Three flights were delayed by 18 hours due to a pilot performing duties while intoxicated at Japan Airlines. This was reported by Zamin.uz.
This incident led to the cancellation of flights for 630 passengers and caused significant inconvenience for travelers. The event took place at Honolulu International Airport in the Hawaiian Islands.
The Boeing 787 aircraft was headed to Chubu International Airport. According to the investigation results, the flight captain was unfit for duty due to alcohol consumption.
The Japanese Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism issued an official warning to JAL airline. The airline's president, Mitsuko Tottori, apologized to the public and promised to strengthen the health monitoring system for crew members to prevent such incidents in the future.
The intoxicated pilot was dismissed from the job. This matter was resolved in accordance with the company's internal regulations and aviation safety standards.
This incident once again demonstrated how important passenger safety and responsibility in aviation are.
