Mitsuko Tottori Appointed as First Female President of Japan Airlines

Tottori's Promotion Follows a Tragic Collision at Tokyo's Haneda Airport, Pledges to Prioritize Safety

Mitsuko Tottori, a former flight attendant, has been appointed as the first female president of Japan Airlines, effective from April 1, 2024.
Tottori's appointment comes in the wake of a collision between a Japan Airlines plane and a coastguard aircraft at Tokyo's Haneda Airport, which resulted in the death of five coastguard crew members.
Despite the tragedy, all 379 passengers and crew on the Japan Airlines plane survived, thanks to a swift evacuation.
Tottori, who has been with the airline since 1985, has pledged to prioritize safety in her new role.
Her appointment is seen as a significant step forward for gender equality in Japan, where women held just 13.2% of management positions in 2021.