TOKYO -- Japan Airlines is reeling from series of incidents in which pilots were found to have been drinking alcohol before flights, despite rules imposed by the flag carrier prohibiting such behavior.
Lack of communication from management blamed for repeat occurrences

Japan Airlines imposed rules prohibiting pilots from drinking during layovers in December last year. (Photo by Konosuke Urata)
TOKYO -- Japan Airlines is reeling from series of incidents in which pilots were found to have been drinking alcohol before flights, despite rules imposed by the flag carrier prohibiting such behavior.