JAL Pilot Tampered with Test Kit to Hide Alcohol Use
Pilot's Repeated Alcohol Misconduct Sparks Major Airline Investigation A Japan Airlines (JAL) pilot has been caught repeatedly violating alcohol policies, leading to significant disruptions in flight schedules and prompting a thorough internal investigation. The incident highlights a concerning pattern of behavior that has raised serious safety concerns within the airline. The 64-year-old captain, who was responsible for piloting international routes, had previously been flagged by JAL after being found with a low level of alcohol in his system seven years ago. At the time, he had promised to quit drinking. However, recent events have shown that he failed to uphold this commitment. According to JAL, the pilot tampered with his alcohol testing kit on multiple occasions. This included altering the date settings to make it appear as though the tests were conducted at different times, effectively masking his alcohol consumption. These actions were not isolated incidents but part of ...