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Topic Reading-Vol.2415-11/21/2018

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2018/11/21 Topic Reading-Vol.2415-11/21/2018

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Japan Airlines tightens alcohol rules for pilots

Is flying a passenger airplane so stressful, especially for Japanese pilots? Japan Airlines, a renowned once the de-facto flag carrier, announced that the airline tightens alcohol check with a new breathalyzer system at all airports. The move came after one of their pilots was arrested in Heathrow airport when he tried to get on board an aircraft. The test showed that the pilot was nine times over the legal alcohol limit in the UK. The airline also had a number of delayed flights for the last few years because of the failures of their pilots to the pass alcohol test before boarding.

Is this problem only unique to that particular airline? What about other Japanese airlines, or other airlines in the world? Is flying an aircraft safely so frustrating? Does it make pilots too lonely to stay away from their families or country abroad? Or is it too difficult for pilots to sleep without excess alcohol because of jet lag?

Whichever the cause might be, passengers aren’t expecting to be flown by a drunk pilot.

Enjoy reading and learn what could happen in the cockpit if a pilot is sitting under influence of alcohol or drug.

https://www.bbc.com/news/business-46231780

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