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Substitutions

Aircraft substitutions are strictly regulated!
Do not substitute aircraft without management approval.
General Policy
  • No substitutions permitted without prior management approval.
  • All fleet types are available—substitutions should rarely be needed.
  • Exceptions may be granted for simulator limitations, but advance approval is required.
Substitution Categories
Aircraft substitutions are only allowed within the JAL GROUP itinerary and within the same aircraft category:
CategoryPermitted Aircraft
LightDH8D, AT76, EMB190
MediumB738, A320, A20N
HeavyB763, B77W, B788, B789, A359, A35K
ClassicMD-11, B722, DC-3, B772, B742-4, DC-6, BN2P
Substitution Approval Process
  1. Contact management in advance with your substitution request.
  2. Clearly state your reason (e.g., simulator limitation, technical problem).
  3. Wait for written approval before flying.
  4. If a substitution is approved, you must include a comment in your PIREP, explaining the reason.
Example Scenarios
Allowed:
  • Swapping B738 for A320 due to a temporary simulator issue (with management approval).
  • Using EMB190 instead of DH8D on the same booked route, with approval.
Not Allowed:
  • Flying a Heavy (B789) when booked for a Medium (A320) without approval.
  • Switching categories (e.g., Classic to Medium) without permission.
If you are unsure about the substitution rules or need an exception, always check with management first before making any changes.