Two ex-Japan Airlines pilots grounded for lying about drinking.

Two former Japan Airlines pilots were suspended for excessive drinking before a flight and lying about it, leading to their firing.

So check this out: two former Japan Airlines pilots just got suspended for drinking way too much before a flight and then having the audacity to lie about it. They both knew the rules—no drinking 12 hours before flying—but clearly decided to ignore that. When they arrived, they tried to cover it up with some weak excuses, but it backfired, leading to suspensions of up to seven months.

This wasn't just a small issue either. Their flight from Melbourne to Tokyo was delayed by three hours because alcohol levels were off the charts. JAL fired them immediately, and even their executives are feeling the heat with a 30% pay cut. All this comes after many alcohol-related incidents, leading Japan to tighten regulations since 2019. It’s wild out here, and pilots need to get it together!

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