Air India pilot removed from flight at Vancouver airport before takeoff
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In a statement to the media, Air India said the flight from Vancouver to Delhi experienced a 'last-minute delay,' and an alternate pilot was brought in to operate the flight.
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In a statement to the media, Air India said the flight from Vancouver to Delhi experienced a “last-minute delay,” and an alternate pilot was brought in to operate the flight.
“The pilot has been taken off flying duties during the process of enquiry,” the statement read.
“Air India maintains a zero-tolerance policy towards any violation of applicable rules and regulations.”
The flight was reported to be an Air India Boeing 777, which can seat more than 340 passengers.
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