If you were travelling on UA949 to Chicago from London on 9th, you might had find the flight cancelled.
It seems that the Police were informed and the pilot – a 51 year old from Lakewood, Colorado was arrested for being over the prescribed alcohol limit and thus breath tested. The pilot has since been released on bail, and due to appear in court on the 20th November.
Last night United Airlines said: “Safety is our highest priority and the pilot has been removed from service while we co-operate with the authorities and conduct a full investigation.”
Oh dear. Whilst pilots are stressed, they have to remember they’re not god, and have the same alcohol intolerances the rest of us have.
Sources, BBC News, The Independent
