Eight Air India Express Crew Suspended After Missing Mandatory Breath Test Deadline
· India · News18, NDTV
Air India Express has suspended eight crew members after they failed to report for a mandatory pre-flight breath analyser test within the stipulated deadline. The airline initiated internal disciplinary action following the procedural lapse to ensure strict compliance with aviation safety norms. Pre-flight alcohol testing is a mandatory regulatory requirement for all flight and cabin crew members before operating any commercial aircraft. The report does not specify the exact routes or flights affected by the suspensions. Aviation regulators mandate strict adherence to safety protocols to prevent operational hazards.
Why it matters
The suspension impacts airline scheduling and underscores strict regulatory enforcement of safety standards across domestic carriers. Passengers may experience minor flight rescheduling while the airline deploys backup crew members.
Read the original report — News18
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