Air India has voluntarily launched a testing programme covering all its pilots, going beyond regulatory requirements, as the airline faces heightened scrutiny following the Phuket-Delhi flight incident earlier this month.
The airline, which made the announcement through a clarification tweet on Tuesday, said the programme was undertaken “in line with our unwavering commitment to safety and professionalism”.
“As the process is ongoing, we urge media and other stakeholders to refrain from speculation or reporting based on unverified or unsubstantiated information,” Air India said in its advisory.
“Any assessment should await the completion of the process and verified facts,” it added.
