On October 28, 2018, a Japan Airlines co-pilot scheduled to board flight JL044 from London Heathrow Airport to Tokyo Haneda Airport failed a breath test in violation of UK`s Aviation Law (Railways and Transport Safety Act 2003), which showed he had excessive alcohol. The individual was arrested by the police and gave a sample of blood to be tested.

On November 1 (5:00AM Japan Time), the company received an official notification from the local authorities following the results of a blood test, which concluded that the co-pilot was in violation by seeking to fly with a blood alcohol reading in excess of the permitted level; ultimately resulting in the prosecution of the individual.

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