Air India Pilot Suspended After Failing Alcohol Test in Zurich

An Air India co-pilot was suspended after failing a preliminary alcohol test at Zurich Airport prior to operating a return flight to Delhi.

The first officer was removed from the aircraft before takeoff, and the flight, AI 151, was rescheduled and operated the following day.

The airline stated it maintains a zero-tolerance policy toward safety violations and is awaiting final medical test results.