A veteran Delta pilot who allegedly showed up drunk for a flight from Scotland to New York City has appeared in court and was released on bail – with the condition that he may not flying in the UK’…
for a flight from Scotland to New York City has been ordered not to fly in the UK’s airspace — as he was hit with charges for his alleged reckless conduct.
He appeared Monday in Edinburgh Sheriff’s Court, where he made no plea and was remanded in custody, “committed for further examination,” a police spokespersonRussell was expected to appear in court again “within the next eight days,” but during a short video meeting Wednesday, he was granted bail by Sheriff Gordon Liddle,One condition of being sprung states that he may not fly within UK airspace until the case has been disposed of.
He was accused of being over the legal limit when he showed up at Edinburgh Airport on Friday for Flight DL209, which was canceled at the last minute with the passengers bound for JFK International Airport already onboard.
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