JAL Detects Alcohol in Two Pilots, Causing a 3-Hour and 11-Minute Delay for Flight from Melbourne to Narita on December 1

JAL Detects Alcohol in Two Pilots, Causing a 3-Hour and 11-Minute Delay for Flight from Melbourne to Narita on December 1

Japan Airlines (JAL) announced that alcohol was detected in two operating crew members on flight JL774 from Melbourne to Tokyo/Narita (Boeing 787-8, registration: JA840J) on December 1st, causing a delay of 3 hours and 11 minutes in departure.

Alcohol was detected during a pre-flight check at the hotel, and after further testing ensured an alcohol level of 0.00mg/l was confirmed, the flight took off.

The flight departed Melbourne at 10:31 AM and arrived at Tokyo/Narita at 5:57 PM. There were 103 passengers on board, along with 11 crew members: two captains, one co-pilot, and eight cabin attendants.

Interviews conducted with the crew after the operation revealed that two out of the three operating crew members had consumed alcohol exceeding the limit.

JAL has reported the incident to the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport, and Tourism. The airline stated that it would proceed with interviews with the parties involved and implement necessary measures swiftly.

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