Two pilots caught exchanging blows in Vigo city centre after a boozy night out and only five hours before they were due to take a plane-load of passengers to Madrid, have been sacked by Air Europa based on evidence provided by the Local Police.

The two pilots, who were put on gardening leave immediately after the incident, have been informed in writing of the company's decision following a meeting of the disciplinary committee at the end of last week. 

Drunk pilots caught brawling hours before flight
By: thinkSPAIN
Tuesday, September 23, 2008

It has emerged that two uniformed Air Europa pilots have been suspended after being caught exchanging blows and insults outside an hotel in Vigo city centre last Sunday while allegedly worse the wear after a boozy night out, and just five hours before they were due to pilot a Boeing 737 bound for Madrid with 110 passengers on board.

FAG (45) and ACGD (47) told the attending Local Police officers that they were due to depart at 12pm, though it was later confirmed that the flight was scheduled for 7.30am.

A replacement crew had to be called in, and the plane eventually took off after subjecting the passengers to a delay of more than three hours.