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BA pilot 'fails breath test at airport'
A British Airways pilot is facing the sack after allegedly being caught over the alcohol limit as he prepared to fly a passenger plane to London.
It is understood that the pilot was held by Swedish police after failing a breath test he was asked to take before the flight was due to leave from Arlanda airport near Stockholm.
A British Airways spokeswoman said the pilot, who has not been named, has been removed from flying duties while a full BA investigation was carried out, in addition to the inquiry by Swedish police.
"We are extremely concerned to hear of this alleged incident," the spokeswoman said.
She said BA had "very strict rules governing the use of alcohol" which amounted to a "zero tolerance" policy.
"It's a disciplinary offence for an employee to report for work impaired by alcohol and it is deemed to be gross misconduct, which can result in dismissal.
"A full investigation has been launched."
The spokeswoman said the pilot had been flown back to the UK, where he was "helping" with the investigation.
Story filed: 21:40 Saturday 25th January 2003