Virgin Atlantic Drunk Flight Attendant Removed from Aircraft at London Airport

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LONDON- A Virgin Atlantic (VS) flight attendant was removed from duty after arriving at work while over four times the legal alcohol limit, following a car crash en route to the airport.

Kathryn Scott, 44, was taken off a plane at London Heathrow (LHR) before departure after reports emerged that she had crashed her vehicle on the way to work. A member of the public drove her to the airport after the accident, a court heard.

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Virgin Atlantic Flight Attendant Removed

The incident occurred on June 12, 2025, when Scott was scheduled to operate a Virgin Atlantic service. She crashed her Hyundai at a roundabout before abandoning the vehicle.

According to testimony at Uxbridge Magistrates’ Court, police were alerted, and the crew member was removed from the aircraft until officers arrived.

A subsequent test revealed her blood alcohol concentration was 91 milligrams per 100 millilitres, more than four times the UK aviation limit of 20 milligrams.

She denied the charge of performing an aviation function while above the legal alcohol threshold. Reported by the Telegraph, she told the court she had consumed two glasses of wine the previous evening and cited a liver condition that might impair her ability to process alcohol.

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Court Proceedings

During the hearing, Scott claimed her crash was caused by a steering fault in her car. Despite this, prosecutors maintained that her intoxication posed a direct safety risk to passengers and colleagues.

The court confirmed she was granted bail and ordered to return for trial on December 11, 2025, at the same court. If convicted, penalties could include fines and a permanent restriction from working in aviation roles.

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Similar Incident

Delta Air Lines (DL) faced a comparable situation when two flight attendants failed alcohol tests before flight DL49 from Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) to New York (JFK) on November 29, 2024.

Dutch police tested 445 crew members in a large-scale operation, with the two Delta staff removed after failing breathalyzer checks.

One female attendant recorded seven times the European legal limit, incurring a €1,900 fine, while her male colleague barely exceeded the threshold and was fined €275.

Despite the disruption, Delta operated the flight with only a 20-minute delay, later landing in New York ahead of schedule. Both attendants remain suspended pending termination proceedings.

Photo: Virgin Atlantic

Alcohol Limits in Aviation

The UK enforces a strict 20 milligrams per 100 millilitres blood alcohol limit for aviation professionals, significantly lower than the general driving threshold of 80 milligrams.

This standard aligns with international safety practices, ensuring crew fitness for duty and safeguarding passengers.

Airlines impose zero-tolerance policies for alcohol violations, with breaches often resulting in dismissal and regulatory penalties. Such measures underscore the industry’s commitment to operational safety and public trust.

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