Virgin Atlantic has confirmed that the pilot who was questioned by police following an allegation of drunkenness made at Heathrow Airport last month will not be charged.
The airline said a diet being followed by the pilot caused the initial positive reading during a preliminary breath test but later blood tests confirmed that the amount of alcohol in his blood was “the equivalent to that of a non-drinker”.
“The pilot is now free to resume his duties at the airline immediately,” said a Virgin statement.
“Despite media reports, the pilot was never handcuffed at any stage and was never escorted off the plane by police officers.”
By Bev Fearis
