Flight Attendant Resigns After Consuming Alcohol on Duty

A United Airlines flight attendant, Margit Lake, resigned after being found with a blood alcohol level over ten times the legal limit during a flight from San Francisco to London on October 17. After consuming several mini bottles of vodka to calm her nerves, she arrived at Heathrow smelling of alcohol, prompting paramedics to respond. Although she faced a potential two-year prison sentence, Lake received a £1,461 fine instead, as her intoxication did not disrupt the flight. This incident highlights ongoing concerns about inebriation among airline staff and its impact on safety.

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