Air India expands drug testing to all pilots after captain tests positive for marijuana - Reuters

Air India is conducting an unprecedented one-off drug screening for its entire fleet of over 5,000 pilots to detect psychoactive substances. This action follows reports that a captain tested positive for illegal drugs after a Phuket-Delhi flight experienced a mid-air plunge. The DGCA has directed the airline to tighten testing rules, with a focus on swab-based testing. The situation has also brought the Montreal Convention into focus regarding potential compensation for affected passengers during the incident.