(Reuters) - Romanian
airline TAROM cancelled a flight to Bucharest because the pilot was
suspected of being drunk before takeoff from London's Heathrow airport,
it said on Friday.
In a story reminiscent of Denzel Washington's
portrayal of flying under the influence of alcohol in the movie
"Flight", British authorities refused permission for the pilot to take
off in the Airbus A318 from Heathrow on Wednesday morning.
"We
cancelled the flight because one crew member was not physically fit to
operate. His medical incapacity was tracked down in London during
routine checks," the state-owned Romanian carrier TAROM said in a statement.
"The pilot returned home on Thursday and we suspended him from activity until the investigation is finalized."
European
Union member Romania has pledged to sell a range of state companies
under an International Monetary Fund deal, including a 20 percent stake
in TAROM - which operates 23 planes - by August.
"If official results we receive show he tested positive for alcohol, we'll immediately fire him," the airline said.
(Reporting by Radu Marinas)
http://www.tarom.ro/despre-noi/noutati-si-presa/stiri/detalii-stire.html?news=195
Tarom RO394 canceled flight from London to Bucharest on February 6, 2013Bucureşti/07.02.2013:
Tarom RO394 London-Bucharest flight canceled yesterday, February 6,
2013, due to the fact that a crew member was physically unable to
operate the flight. Medical unfitness was found by airport authorities in London after a routine check.
Tarom
RO394 London-Bucharest flight canceled yesterday, February 6, 2013, due
to the fact that a crew member was physically unable to operate the
flight. Medical unfitness was found by airport authorities in London after a routine check. Currently undertaking an investigation to determine why the pilot was unable to make the flight. For
safety reasons, TAROM decided yesterday cancellation and passengers of
assistance received under EU Directive 261/2004 and were rerouted on
other flights yesterday to reach the destination.
The pilot returned to the country during the day today and been suspended until the completion of the investigation. After
receiving the official results, TAROM will take all measures will be
imposed in accordance with all national and international regulations in
force. If
after investigation it is determined that the pilot was found positive
for alcohol control, he will be fired immediately, in accordance with
the internal regulations of the company. TAROM
meet the highest national and international safety standards and the
safety of its operations is the main priority of the company, therefore
such misconduct will not be tolerated.
ABOUT TAROM:
The National TAROM Romanian Air Transport was founded in 1954 and has grown along with Romanian aviation. TAROM
operates under the Ministry of Transport and is a member of SkyTeam
Alliance on 25 June 2010, offering its passengers access to more
destinations and connections. TAROM
is a member of the International Air Transport Association (IATA) since
1993 and the Association of European Airlines (AEA) of 2000.
TAROM a anulat cursa RO394 Londra-Bucuresti din data de 6 februarie 2013
Bucureşti/07.02.2013:
TAROM a anulat zborul RO394 Londra-Bucuresti de ieri, 6 februarie 2013,
din cauza faptului ca un membru al echipajului s-a aflat in
incapacitate fizica de a opera zborul. Inaptitudinea medicala a fost
depistata de autoritatile aeroportuare din Londra in urma unui control
de rutina.
TAROM a anulat zborul RO394 Londra-Bucuresti de ieri, 6
februarie 2013, din cauza faptului ca un membru al echipajului s-a
aflat in incapacitate fizica de a opera zborul. Inaptitudinea medicala a
fost depistata de autoritatile aeroportuare din Londra in urma unui
control de rutina. In prezent se desfasoara o investigatie pentru a
stabili motivele pentru care pilotul s-a aflat in imposibilitatea de a
efectua zborul. Din motive de siguranta, TAROM a decis anularea zborului
de ieri, iar pasagerii cursei au beneficiat de asistenta conform
Directivei Europene 261/2004 si au fost rerutati pe alte zboruri de ieri
pentru a ajunge la destinatie.
Pilotul a revenit in tara in
cursul zilei de astazi si a fost suspendat din activitate pana la
finalizarea investigatiei. Dupa primirea rezultatelor oficiale, TAROM va
lua toate masurile care se vor impune, in conformitate cu toate
reglementarile nationale si internationale in vigoare. Daca in urma
investigatiei se stabileste ca pilotul a fost depistat pozitiv la un
control al alcoolemiei, acesta va fi concediat imediat, in conformitate
cu regulamentul de ordine interioara al companiei. TAROM respecta cele
mai inalte standarde de siguranta nationale si internationale, iar
siguranta operatiunilor sale reprezinta principala prioritate a
companiei, prin urmare astfel de abateri disciplinare nu sunt tolerate.
DESPRE TAROM:
Compania
Naţională de Transporturi Aeriene Române TAROM a fost înfiinţată în
1954 şi a crescut în acelaşi timp cu aviaţia românească. Compania TAROM
îşi desfăşoară activitatea sub autoritatea Ministerului Transporturilor
şi Infrastructurii şi este membră a Alianţei SkyTeam din 25 iunie 2010,
oferind astfel pasagerilor săi acces la mai multe destinaţii şi
conexiuni. TAROM este membră a Asociaţiei Internaţionale a
Transportatorilor Aerieni (IATA) din 1993 şi a Asociaţiei Companiilor
Aeriene Europene (AEA) din 2000.
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