Air India on Thursday said one of its pilots has been grounded after being stopped from operating a Vancouver-Delhi flight on December 23, following concerns raised by the Canadian authorities over his “fitness” for duty. The pilot was deplaned just before the departure of the airline’s Delhi flight from Vancouver, Air India said in a statement. Canadian authorities raised concerns regarding the pilot’s fitness for duty, following which the crew member was taken for further inquiry,” Air India said in an official statement. “Air India maintains a zero-tolerance policy towards any violation of applicable rules and regulations. Transport Canada has urged Air India to conduct a thorough review and investigation under its Safety Management System and provide details of corrective actions taken to prevent any such recurrence.

Source: The Telegraph January 02, 2026 03:15 UTC