Alcohol testing of flight crew and cabin crew members

The guidance states that in Italy, pilots and cabin crew members face a complete prohibition on alcohol consumption before and during their duties. The permitted blood alcohol concentration level is 0.0 g/L, aligning with national regulations which are stricter than EU standards. Testing will be conducted using certified breathalyzers, and crew may be tested at any time during their assigned duties.

Key points

• Crew members are banned from consuming alcohol.
• The legal blood alcohol limit is 0.0 g/L in Italy.
• Testing is done using approved breathalyzers.
• Inspections can be carried out by ramp inspectors.
• Operators must comply with EU and national regulations.

*Plain-English summary of Ente Nazionale per l’Aviazione Civile (Italy) guidance — always consult the official source (linked above) for current, authoritative requirements.*