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Old 17th Aug 2018, 08:43
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Originally Posted by Alpha777
Wednesday's intoxication on Finnair’s A320 Captain delayed the flight to Rome for about two hours.
”Finnair staff reported on substance abuse, and police patrol was called to breathalysed the crew," the company said in a press release. Captain’s blood alcohol reading was 1.50mg of ethanol per millilitre of blood. (0,15% BAC)
Blimey, if the above figures are correct, I am surprised he/she could even stagger onto the aeroplane??
Pity the F/O didn't take him/her aside, long before they got anywhere near an aircraft and said something like: "Mate, no go!!, go sick!!"
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