Air India on Friday terminated the services of the pilot-in-command of a Phuket-Delhi flight after he tested positive for a psychoactive substance in a confirmatory test conducted following a serious in-flight incident.

“Safety remains Air India's highest priority. The pilot-in-command of the Phuket-Delhi flight tested positive for a psychoactive substance. In line with Air India's zero-tolerance approach to violation of safety, fitness or regulatory requirements, the pilot's employment has been terminated with immediate effect,” an Air India spokesperson said.