A "very drunk" British Airways pilot who was hauled off a plane before allegedly assaulting police officers has been suspended.
The 51-year-old was a passenger on board a Airbus A319 when she became “disruptive” and the captain was forced to abandon take-off, the Sun reported.
A source claimed she acted “as if very drunk” and was recognised by airline staff on the short flight from Edinburgh to London Heathrow.
Her alleged bad behaviour was sufficient for the captain of Flight BA1457 to be informed who subsequently informed abandoned take off.
A source told the newspaper: “She was being abusive and incredibly belligerent to other passengers.
“It got so heated that the flight-deck was informed and the captain decided to eject her.”
Police were called to meet the plane as it returned to the stand. Flight BA1457 took off an hour and a half late.
The ejected pilot, was said to have “passionately” resisted arrest and was "flailing her arms at officers as they tried to arrest her.”
She was reportedly suspended immediately.
A Police Scotland spokesman said: “A woman was arrested and charged in connection with aviation offences and assault.”
A British Airways spokesperson said: “It would be inappropriate to comment during a police investigation.”
