Chicago DUI laywer comments on flying the dry skies

American Airline pilot due to fly to Chicago from London was grounded for alleged intoxication.  All domestic ariline flight crews are subject to strict minimums of alcohol consumptions several hours prior to taking flight.

May 22, London, England

The pilot, whom the airline declined to name, was supposed to operate a flight with 204 passengers to Chicago. The flight was delayed while a replacement was found and the plane eventually took off.

"The company has strict policies on alcohol and substance abuse and holds its employees to the highest standards," the airline's London office said. "Employees at all levels of the company are not allowed to be on duty whilst under the influence of drugs or alcohol and regular screening is carried out."

 Apparently, he was charged with failing the breathalyzer test.  He still gets a trial where a determination of guilt will be made.