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Heathrow Cabin Crew Fined After Admitting Trying to Board 12 Times Over Aviation Alcohol Limit

The case underscores strict enforcement of low alcohol thresholds for airline staff.

Overview

  • Jessica Kostakopoulou, 43, pleaded guilty at Uxbridge Magistrates' Court to carrying out an activity ancillary to an aviation function.
  • Security intercepted her at Heathrow Terminal 2 on March 22 and police were called after concerns about her condition.
  • Breath tests showed 254 mg of alcohol per 100 ml of blood, far above the 20 mg aviation limit cited in court.
  • The magistrates imposed a £623 penalty including surcharge and costs, to be paid in monthly instalments, and noted her remorse was genuine.
  • She resigned from Scandinavian Air after the incident and apologised in court, with coverage placing the case alongside other recent crew alcohol investigations.