Starlux Airlines: Pilot Fails Alcohol Test, Removed from Duty to Ensure Flight Safety

In response to allegations by a former councilor that a pilot failed a pre-duty alcohol test, Starlux Airlines stated today that on May 23, a pilot showed abnormal reactions during a pre-duty alcohol test. Following operational protocols, the company immediately suspended the pilot's duty and arranged for another pilot to operate the flight. Former Taoyuan City Councilor Wang Hao-yu posted on Facebook yesterday that an influencer pilot from a Taichung-based airline failed an alcohol test and subsequent blood tests, calling for the pilot's dismissal. In response, Starlux Airlines confirmed that on May 23, a pilot showed abnormal reactions, and the company immediately suspended the pilot and replaced them. Starlux Airlines emphasized that it always follows strict flight safety regulations and implements rigorous inspection mechanisms. The company maintains a zero-tolerance policy toward any situation that compromises flight safety, prioritizing the safety of flight operations above all else.