Yet another pilot has been charged with being impaired by alcohol, before taking off on a transatlantic flight.

Bottle to Throttle: Was Pilot Flying Drunk?

As suggested in the video, perhaps having a breathalyzer in the cock-pick is the way to go.  It appears as if the honour system is no longer working.

The United States Department of Transportation, enforces a breath alcohol limit of 0.02 for all commercial transportation, including airline pilots.  Although this limit is significantly lower than the legal limit for non-commercial vehicles, alcohol effects are still present.

As a passenger, I would hope that my pilot and all airline personnel are at 0.00.  Commercial drivers and pilots, that transport passengers have the lives of everyone aboard in their hands every time they drive/fly.  Should they not be held to a greater standard?