Woman is named as next president of JAL.

[drron]

A former flight attendant is to become President of JAL. They continue the progression on workers becoming President. Two of her predecessors as President have been from engineering and maintenance and a pilot. Certainly unlike Japan.

https://www.reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/japan-airlines-bankruptcy-helped-lay-groundwork-first-female-boss-2024-01-31/?utm_source=Sailthru&utm_medium=Newsletter&utm_campaign=Daily-Briefing&utm_term=013124&user_email=42c279be87db2e6b362e5c5af53114ca6a8bab3e0d36948cf7872b29529df7e9

 

[clifford]

Who cares?

 

[SCM]

I think their professional background (engineering, flight attendant, pilot) is far more interesting than the gender. JAL doing it right.

 

[AIRwin]

Interview with new CEO:

https://edition.cnn.com/2024/04/24/business/japan-airlines-first-female-ceo-interview-intl-hnk/index.html

 

[drron]

I certainly noticed changes on our JAL flight yesterday. The staff were much more talkative than usual especially the younger male FA. He said to me the staff regard the new CEO as excellent and that she has encouraged staff to get to know their customers.

I noted their safety video which was introduced 3 years ago. possibly saved lives back in January. Fairly graphic demonstration of why you should leave your baggage behind.

 

[RooFlyer]

I noted their safety video which was introduced 3 years ago. possibly saved lives back in January. Fairly graphic demonstration of why you should leave your baggage behind.

Good heavens! An actual safety video telling you how to prevent injury or death on an aircraft. No tourist vibe, no "magic", no celebrity tossers.

I regret I only have one flight with them this year (for a number of reasons).