The 61-year-old pilot was arrested at the Edinburgh Airport around 10 am with a blood alcohol level above the legal limit of 0.02.
The flight was cancelled and passengers were re-accommodated.
The pilot was charged under the UK's Railways and Transport Safety Act of 2003.
Delta Airlines confirmed the incident and stated that the pilot was assisting authorities with their ongoing inquiries.
The company's alcohol policy has no tolerance for violations.
The pilot was scheduled to appear at the Edinburgh Sheriff Court on June 20th.
LONDON DAILY ARCHIVE
Delta Airlines Pilot Arrested for DUI Before Edinburgh to New York Flight
A Delta Airlines flight from Edinburgh, Scotland to New York City was cancelled shortly before takeoff after the pilot showed up drunk.
19 June 2023 · 22:59 UTC
