UK air crew face tough new alcohol limits

Pilots, cabin crew and air traffic controllers who drink on duty will now face police breathtesting under strict new Government alcohol limits which take effect today.

Pilots, cabin crew and air traffic controllers who drink on duty will now face police breathtesting under strict new British government alcohol limits which take effect today.

Professional mariners will also be subject to legal limits, while the question of limits for leisure seafarers is to be put out to consultation.