American Airlines flight cancelled after pilot arrested on suspicion he was drunk

An American Airlines flight bound for Philadelphia was canceled after one of the pilots was arrested on suspicion of alcohol intoxication. The airline confirmed to USA TODAY that the incident involved "a member of its crew at Manchester Airport" in England Thursday. The name of the pilot has not released. "The employee was detained and the flight, AA735 to Philadelphia, has been cancelled," an airline statement said. "We have rebooked (passengers) on alternative flights." Greater Manchester Police said that they followed up on reports that a pilot may be under the influence: "Officers attended and a 62-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of performing an aviation function when over the prescribed limit of alcohol." "He has since been bailed pending further inquiries," authorities said. American Airlines apologized to customers for the delay, adding that "safety is our highest priority." <br/>