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Air India to Mandate Drug Tests for All Pilots After Phuket Incident
✍️ Kanak News Odisha
🗓 14 Aug 2026, 10:13 AM
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Air India has announced that all its pilots will undergo mandatory drug testing following an incident that occurred in Phuket.
Air India has announced a new safety protocol that will require every pilot on its fleet to undergo drug testing.
The decision follows an incident that took place in Phuket, Thailand, which raised concerns about pilot fitness.
The airline said the tests will be conducted on a regular basis and will be part of a broader effort to enhance safety standards.
No details have been released about the frequency of the tests or the specific testing method.
The move comes as airlines worldwide are tightening safety measures in response to recent incidents.
The decision follows an incident that took place in Phuket, Thailand, which raised concerns about pilot fitness.
The airline said the tests will be conducted on a regular basis and will be part of a broader effort to enhance safety standards.
No details have been released about the frequency of the tests or the specific testing method.
The move comes as airlines worldwide are tightening safety measures in response to recent incidents.