Japan Airlines (JAL) announced that flight disruptions caused by a cyberattack have been resolved, and ticket sales have resumed. The company assured customers that no personal data was leaked and no damage occurred due to malware.
According to today’s statement, the cyberattack impacted both domestic and international systems, causing delays in some flights. However, JAL officials confirmed that after taking necessary measures, systems were restored to normal, and ticket sales resumed the same day.
The attack began at 7:24 AM and temporarily shut down a router. As a result, ticket sales for flights scheduled for Thursday were suspended. Investigations revealed no data breaches or significant damage to the system.
Meanwhile, Japan’s other major airline, ANA Holdings, reported no signs of any cyberattack affecting its systems.
As cyberattacks continue to pose a growing global threat, last week American Airlines faced a similar issue. A technical failure on Christmas Eve caused flights to be halted for one hour, affecting the travel plans of thousands of passengers.
Japan Airlines reiterated its commitment to enhancing system security and ensuring passenger safety as part of its ongoing efforts.
