Japan Airlines toughens liver function checks to suspend risky pilots over alcohol

Airline warns pilots will be fired if they fail liver checks

Japan Airlines (JAL) said that it will suspend high-risk pilots if their liver functions deteriorate beyond certain levels, as the troubled carrier announced stricter safety measures after international flights were delayed due to a drinking incident involving a pilot.

JAL toughens liver function checks to suspend risky pilots over alcohol

Japan Airlines Co said Tuesday it will suspend high-risk pilots if their liver functions deteriorate beyond certain levels, as the troubled carrier announced stricter safety measures after international flights were delayed due to drinking incident involving a pilot. JAL submitted a set of measures to prevent a repeat of the…

JAL Removes 6 Pilots with Drinking Risk from Flight Duties, Over a Dozen with Possible Risk

Japan Airlines submitted the recurrence prevention measures to the transport ministry on Tuesday, including plans to remove all pilots with a drinking risk from flight duties, following an incident where a male captain on JAL’s international flights violated company regulations by drinking alcohol during a stay in Honolulu.

Japan Airlines toughens liver function checks to suspend risky pilots over alcohol

Six pilots have already been suspended from flying, according to JAL. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Japan Airlines Enhances Liver Function Checks and Suspends High-Risk Pilots Amid Drinking Incidents

read the original version on: www.retailnews.asia Following a string of concerning incidents involving pilots and alcohol consumption, Japan Airlines is revamping its safety protocols by introducing stricter measures aimed at safeguarding passengers and restoring public confidence in air travel. This week, the airline announced new regulations in response to a reprimand from the Transport Ministry, which mandated improvements in their safety […]…