On May 23, 2026, alcohol was detected during a pre-flight alcohol test administered to a cabin attendant scheduled to operate Flight JL252 (from Hiroshima Airport to Tokyo International Airport (Haneda)). As a result, immediate arrangements were made to replace the individual. However, securing a replacement cabin attendant required additional time, resulting in a flight delay of approximately 40 minutes.

Furthermore, a subsequent internal investigation revealed that the cabin attendant in question, along with another cabin attendant (*), had consumed alcohol on May 22 - the day before departure - exceeding the limits established by company regulations.

We offer our sincere  apologies to our passengers and all affected parties for the significant inconvenience and distress this has caused.

(*) Note: On the day of the flight, this second cabin attendant had already been removed from duty after reporting an inability to fly for reasons unrelated to alcohol.

 

[Flight Details] 

Date and Time of Occurrence: Saturday, May 23, 2026 

Flight Number: JL252 (From Hiroshima Airport to Tokyo International Airport (Haneda))

Departure: 8:22 (Scheduled 7:40)

Arrival: 9:39 (Scheduled 9:00) 

Aircraft Type: Boeing 767 (Registration number: JA613J)

Number of Crew: 2 Cockpit crew, 5 Cabin attendants 

Number of Passengers: 186 (including 4 infants) 

 

We deeply regret that repeated alcohol-related incidents have severely undermined public trust in our company. We view this matter with the utmost gravity. Moving forward, we are committed to swiftly strengthening our preventive measures and will work cohesively as an entire organization to ensure their rigorous and flawless enforcement.  

 

May 27, 2026
Japan Airlines