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383 passengers miss the flight because of a drunk pilot
Washington, Usa - They were given a hotel accomodation

They had to spent the night into a hotel, the 383 passengers going from Washington to London on a Virgin-Atlantic flight; as the pilot's breath smelled of alcohol. Police, who was informed by the control staff, checked him and agreed that he was "slightly" drunk. To look at the brigth side of the story, at least passengers didn't have to pay for the hotel accommodation, as it was entirely offered by...
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 56526
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency