What happened
Two pilots operating a SWISS Airbus A220 were suspended after flight attendants reported them for consuming excessive alcohol during a layover in Geneva in May 2026. The crew observed the pilots being "clearly intoxicated" at the hotel and noted they drank closer to departure than regulations allowed. Despite their condition, the pilots attempted to report for duty the next morning rather than declaring themselves unfit. Flight attendants reported the incident to their supervisor, confirming the pilots' lack of fitness for duty. SWISS removed the pilots from duty before their shift began and launched an investigation. The airline highlighted this as evidence of its strong safety culture, where crew members actively monitor and report colleague conduct