Heathrow pilot was drunk

UNITED AIRLINES is both embarrassed and pleased that it was its staff who spotted a pilot who turned up at Heathrow to operate a flight to Chicago while three times over the alcohol limit.  A British court has found Captain Erwin Washington, 51, of Lakewood, Colorado, guilty of attempting to take off when officially drunk.  His lawyer said the pilot was "remorseful."  Washington will be sentenced on 5 February and was released on unconditional bail.  He has been suspended by the airline. www.united.com

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