Originally Posted by
airspeed75
"A source told the Sun ‘The pilot saw for himself that the crew member was in no fit state to work and engage with passengers."
This doesn't say at what point this observation was made? Perhaps this was during the process by which she was likely arrested and removed from the aircraft?
Perhaps it was brought to his attention during the flight and at this point he saw it. I highly doubt he saw this prior to taking the aircraft into the air - he clearly isn't shy of reporting her so why would he wait?
I don't think it changes anything and it's likely just a sad case of an alcoholic making a poor decision at the hands of addiction. I'd imagine there will be a very troubled and sad family dealing with this tonight if she has one.
Yes, very sad indeed. And one hundred percent agree with you about the stigma associated with mental health and addiction in the industry. Some airlines (including BA) are making a sound effort to offer blameless support mechanisms, but full openness is sadly well into the future. She'll need very specialist support now, so much hope that she gets it and can move ahead with her life, albeit in another direction.