USAToday reported that "a Continental Airlines captain removed from a flight because another employee smelled alcohol on his breath was fired Tuesday…."
Good for Continental Airlines (CAL). They took the correct action, and they were swift and decisive. And good for the fellow employee who ratted the guy out. It is inconceivable that a pilot would show up for work after drinking. I’ve heard some airlines won’t even let their pilots chew gum with aspartame in it because it could affect their judgment.
The pilot "tested above the legal limit for alcohol for pilots" and "was dismissed two days after being removed from the aircraft on suspicion of intoxication."
Which is as it should be.
