Drunk Japan Airlines pilot causes Dallas-Tokyo flight cancellation after police warning in US
- The airline’s decision to cancel the flight stemmed from the need to assess the captain’s physical and mental well-being, according to reports
- Although a relatively rare occurrence, there have been several recent incidents of pilots reporting for duty under the influence of alcohol
The Mainichi newspaper, which cited a statement from Japan Airlines, reported that the captain dined in Dallas last week with other crew members.
According to the outlet, the airline said he then continued to drink throughout the evening in the hotel lounge where the crew were staying and, later, in his hotel room.
At around 2am on Tuesday last week, a hotel employee asked the group to be quiet, but the pilot’s disorderly conduct prompted a call to the police, the Mainichi reported.
According to statements provided by the airline, police questioned the man and warned him not to cause any further problems.
The newspaper said the airline’s decision to cancel the flight stemmed from the need to assess the captain’s physical and mental well-being.
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