Canada Demands Air India Action by Jan 26 After Pilot Alcohol Scare

• An Air India pilot for flight AI 186 (Vancouver-Delhi) was found 'under the influence of alcohol' and 'unfit for duty' on December 23, 2025.
• Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) confirmed the pilot's impairment with two breathalyser tests at Vancouver International Airport.
• Transport Canada formally demanded Air India investigate and submit corrective actions by January 26, 2026, citing regulatory violations.
• Air India has grounded the pilot, informed DGCA, and stated a "zero-tolerance policy," cooperating with Canadian authorities.
• A staffer at Vancouver duty-free reportedly flagged the pilot after smelling alcohol, leading to police intervention.

Why It Matters: Canada demands swift action from Air India after a pilot was found drunk before a flight.