AA Co-Pilot Arrested for Being Drunk Before His Flight

An American Airlines co-pilot was arrested when he failed a breathalyzer test at Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) before he was scheduled to fly to Philadelphia Saturday morning.

“This is a serious matter and we are assisting local law enforcement and the Federal Aviation Administration with the investigation,” the airline said in a statement. “We will handle this matter appropriately as the safety and care of our customers and employees is our highest priority.”

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