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Airline pilot fails breath test at Heathrow - report

Airline Industry Information, Oct 20, 2008

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A United Airlines pilot was arrested on suspicion of being above the legal alcohol limit at London's Heathrow Airport on Sunday (19 October).

Police officers boarded a United Airlines aircraft at Heathrow's Terminal One and detained the pilot, who is now on police bail until 16 January 2009 while a full investigation is conducted.

A spokesperson for United Airlines stated that it operates a zero tolerance alcohol policy and the pilot has been suspended from service.

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