JAL warned after 2 cabin attendants' drinking incident delays flight (opens original article in a new tab)

Japan Airlines was reprimanded by the transport ministry after two cabin attendants' alcohol consumption led to a flight delay, prompting calls for preventive measures and punitive actions against staff.

• Japan's transport ministry reprimanded Japan Airlines and urged preventive measures after two cabin attendants' drinking incident caused a 40-minute flight delay
• The attendants falsely reported no alcohol consumption, with the chief attendant later fired and the other suspended, as the ministry noted insufficient safety awareness
• JAL imposed punitive measures including a 30% pay cut for its president and faced previous alcohol-related incidents leading to flight cancellations and delays