The captain and first officer have been suspended indefinitely due to suspected intoxication before takeoff!
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According to foreign media reports, Swiss International Air Lines recently confirmed that in May 2026, two of its pilots stationed at Geneva Airport were temporarily disqualified from flying due to "physical condition not meeting flight requirements." Currently, the two pilots have been suspended indefinitely pending further internal investigation by the company.
It is understood that the two pilots were scheduled to fly an A220 aircraft on a European route the following morning. However, while resting at the crew hotel in Geneva, other crew members noticed that the two pilots were in abnormal condition, suspected of having consumed excessive alcohol, and believed they were no longer fit to safely perform their duties.
It is reported that the two pilots drank alcohol together the night before the flight, exceeding the permitted limits for aviation safety. However, neither pilot realized that their condition might affect flight safety, nor did they proactively report their inability to fly to the company. Subsequently, other crew members noticed the abnormality and immediately notified the relevant authorities.
A spokesperson for Swiss International Air Lines stated, "The situation is very clear, and we must assess whether the two pilots are fit to perform their flight duties." Before the scheduled flight, the company quickly took measures to remove the two pilots from their posts and arranged for replacements to complete the subsequent flight.
According to European aviation safety regulations, the blood alcohol concentration of cockpit crew members must not exceed 0.2‰. This standard is primarily used to address special circumstances such as detection errors or trace amounts of alcohol in food. However, airlines typically have stricter internal regulations requiring pilots to be sober before duty and strictly prohibiting them from flying under the influence of alcohol. Swiss International Air Lines stated that the two pilots' actions violated the company's regulations regarding alcohol management and flight safety.
Swiss International Air Lines emphasized that the two pilots did not enter the cockpit that day, and the incident did not affect flight safety. The company believes that this incident also demonstrates the effectiveness of its safety management system-when employees discover potential risks, they can report them promptly, and the company can take swift action according to established procedures.
A Swiss International Air Lines spokesperson stated, "Our safety mechanisms are functioning effectively. Employees proactively took responsibility and promptly reported any issues they discovered, and the company subsequently took immediate action and handled the matter according to relevant procedures." The company also reiterated that all crew members must strictly adhere to alcohol management regulations, and anyone under the influence of alcohol is prohibited from performing flight duties.
Currently, Swiss International Air Lines has suspended the flying qualifications of the two pilots, and relevant departments are investigating the incident. The two individuals will not be involved in any flight operations until the investigation is concluded. Swiss Air stated that the company consistently adheres to the highest standards of aviation safety and has a zero-tolerance policy for violations involving alcohol.
