Canada asks Air India to probe pilot reporting for duty under influence of alcohol: Source

Canada’s transport regulator has asked Air India to investigate an incident ‍of a pilot reporting for duty under the influence of alcohol and failing two breathalyzer tests, a person familiar with the matter said. The tests were conducted by Canadian police at Vancouver International Airport, after the pilot was asked to leave the aircraft, the person said. The incident was labelled as a “serious ⁠matter” by Transport Canada in a letter to Air India and authorities are likely to pursue enforcement action, the person added.For all the latest headlines, follow our Google News channel online or via the app. The person requested anonymity as he was not authorized to speak to the media. Transport Canada did not respond to an emailed request for comment outside regular working hours. In a statement, Air India confirmed the flight from Vancouver to Delhi on December 23 experienced a last-minute delay due to the incident, adding that an