Thu Dec 26 03:10:01 UTC 2024: ## Japan Airlines Suspends Ticket Sales After Cyberattack
**TOKYO** – Japan Airlines (JAL) suspended all ticket sales on Thursday following a cyberattack that caused significant disruptions to its flight operations. The airline reported “malfunctions in systems communicating with external systems” beginning around 7:30 am local time (23:30 GMT Wednesday). While JAL isolated a compromised router shortly after 9 am, the incident resulted in delays to both domestic and international flights.
Although public broadcaster NHK reported over a dozen flight delays at various Japanese airports, no mass cancellations were announced. JAL emphasized that it is currently assessing the extent of the damage and working to restore its systems. The airline’s main competitor, All Nippon Airways, reported no similar incidents.
The incident comes on the heels of a Christmas Eve technical glitch that briefly grounded all American Airlines flights. While the specifics of the JAL cyberattack remain unclear, the airline’s suspension of ticket sales underscores the severity of the disruption. Further updates are expected as JAL continues its investigation and system recovery efforts.
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