India Considers Banning Perfume for Pilots and Flight Attendants

India's Office of the Director General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has proposed an update to its bylaws regarding alcohol consumption, which includes a section mentioning that pilots and flight attendants should not use substances such as mouthwash, tooth gel, perfume, or any product with alcoholic content, as it may result in a positive breath analyzer test. While the impact of wearing perfume on breath tests is unclear, the proposal aims to ensure pilot safety and prevent instances of pilot drunkenness. The public has until October 5 to provide comments on the proposed addition.