Safety

No charges are to be brought against a Virgin Atlantic Airways first officer who was arrested at London Heathrow last month after allegations relating to blood-alcohol levels.

Blood tests show that the pilot, who was serving as a relief crew member on a service to Miami on 28 October, was under the legal alcohol limit for aviation workers.

Virgin Atlantic says the pilot “will not be charged with any offence” as a result of the findings. The carrier adds: “The pilot is now expected to resume his duties at the airline.”

In April another Virgin pilot was similarly cleared to return to work following a negative blood-alcohol test, conducted after he was held at Heathrow on 31 March ahead of operating a service to New York.