Air Japan Flight Cancelled Due to Pilot’s Alleged “Drunk” and “Disorderly Behaviour” at Hotel

157 passengers were affected when a Japan Airlines flight from Dallas to Tokyo was grounded due to an incident involving the captain. The pilot had reportedly become intoxicated and behaved disruptively at the crew’s hotel in Texas after flying in from Tokyo. Although the pilot had no detectable alcohol by the scheduled departure time, Japan Airlines decided that the captain was unfit to fly in order to ensure the crew’s well-being. The cancellation, attributed to “health issues” among the crew, prompted the airline to arrange alternative flights for the affected passengers.

In response to the incident, Japan Airlines issued a sincere apology to the customers, expressing awareness of the gravity of the situation and a commitment to implementing measures to prevent recurrence and rebuilding trust. The celebrations after the flight continued late into the night, moving from a restaurant to the hotel lounge and eventually the pilot’s room, causing disturbance for other guests and staff. Concerns about the pilot’s speech and behavior resulted in a call to the police, leading to a warning for disruptive behavior. Despite not being arrested, Japan Airlines deemed the pilot unfit to fly the following day’s departure, and a replacement pilot couldn’t be found in time, leading to the cancellation of the flight.