Crew Continued Flight Despite Positive Pre-Flight Test

👉🏼 During a Malta–Rome flight operated in April by KM Malta Airlines, the country’s flag carrier, two crew members tested positive for alcohol and drugs during a pre-flight screening. Despite the test results, the flight was not canceled, and the personnel in question continued their duties.

👉🏼 The incident sparked public outrage in Malta, prompting a review of the airline’s internal audit and safety procedures. The Maltese government confirmed that the airline did not fully comply with established protocols. Additionally, the Ministry of Finance is reportedly working on both criminal and administrative sanctions related to the case.