Delta Flight Attendants Removed After Failing Alcohol Tests in Amsterdam

Two crew members were fined and suspended after exceeding legal blood alcohol limits before a flight to New York City.

Dutch authorities conducted random alcohol tests on 445 airline crew members at Amsterdam's Schiphol Airport, flagging three individuals, including two Delta flight attendants.
A female Delta flight attendant registered a blood alcohol level seven times over the legal limit and was fined €1,900 (around $2,000), while her male colleague was fined €275 (about $290) for a lesser violation.
Delta Airlines confirmed the employees were removed from duty, but the flight to New York's JFK Airport departed on time and arrived ahead of schedule.
European aviation regulations prohibit alcohol consumption within 10 hours of a flight, with strict enforcement by Dutch authorities to ensure safety compliance.
Delta stated its alcohol policy is among the industry's strictest, with zero tolerance for violations, and the suspended attendants may face termination.