Japan Airlines and ANA Employees Caught Cheating on License Exams

The scandal at Tokyo's Haneda Airport prompts a reevaluation of training and oversight in Japan's aviation industry.

Japan's two major airlines, Japan Airlines (JAL) and All Nippon Airways (ANA), have admitted to instances of their employees cheating on written driving license exams for operating baggage cars and catering vehicles at Tokyo's Haneda Airport.
The cheating incidents occurred between May 2022 and February 2024, involving a total of 89 employees across both airlines.
JAL and ANA have taken steps to address the issue, including returning the compromised permits to authorities, halting online exams, and ensuring that future tests are conducted under appropriate conditions.
The scandal has raised concerns about flight safety and the integrity of the airlines' training and certification processes, amidst recent air mishaps and heightened scrutiny of Japan's aviation industry.
Regulators, airlines, and the public are now faced with the challenge of reevaluating oversight mechanisms within the aviation sector to prevent similar incidents and ensure the highest standards of safety and integrity.