Legally Available Marijuana in Some Countries Adds to Airline Woes Recreational marijuana is now legal in countries like Thailand and Amsterdam, bringing new challenges to airlines operating in these regions.
As pilots and crew members increasingly indulge in the substance, either on their own time or as part of medicinal treatment, carriers are struggling to ensure that their personnel remain fit for duty.
The primary concern is not just impairment, but also detecting it. Unlike alcohol, marijuana's effects can linger long after consumption, making it a difficult problem to solve.