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    131 On-Duty Airport Employees Across Country Fail Breathalyser Tests; More Scrutiny Coming

    Feb. 10, 2020
    Employees tested included those in key roles such as aerobridge operators, airplane push-back operators, refuelling assistants, bus drivers, mechanics and security personnel, besides baggage handlers and other technicians.

    By Mihir Mishra

    Source Economic Times

    NEW DELHI: You would want airport ground staff to be happy, it makes for better service - but not merry, for that may involve issues of passenger and flight crew safety.

    Yet, 150,000 breathalyser tests taken over a four-month period ending this January at several airports found 131 on-duty airport employees exceeding the permissible alcohol intake limit.

    Read more: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/transportation/airlines-/-aviation/131-on-duty-airport-employees-across-country-fail-breathalyser-test/articleshow/74020648.cms