United spokeswoman Erin Benson said the pilots have been “removed from service and their flying duties”.
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The two pilots of the United Airline flight were arrested on the charges of alcohol influence before a flight in Glasgow.
United Airlines pilots Paul Brady Grebenc, left, and Carlos Roberto Licona leave Paisley Sheriff Court in Glasgow after being freed on bail Monday. The men were detained at Glasgow airport on Saturday shortly before the flight was due to take off to Newark Airport in New Jersey.
Police would not comment on what Gerbenc and Licona were doing before their morning flight, but the FAA rule “eight hours from bottle to throttle” protects everyone from the dangers of alcohol and altitude.
It eventually took off with 141 passengers on board at 6.30pm.
Police Scotland said the alleged offences were under the Railways and Transport Safety Act 2003, which relates to carrying out pilot function or activity while exceeding the prescribed limit of alcohol.
For pilots, the alcohol breath limit is nine microgrammes in 100 millilitres, and 20 milligrammes of alcohol in 100 millilitres of blood, according to the legislation. A further court date is pending.
They made no plea or declaration when they appeared at Paisley Sheriff Court and were asked to surrender their passports.
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United Airlines also added; “We are co-operating with the authorities and will conduct our own investigation as well”. The safety of our customers and crew is our highest priority.
