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Japan Airlines Data Breach Exposes 92,000 Customer Records

Japan Airlines Data Breach Exposes 92,000 Customer Records

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ThreatCluster •October 30, 2026 at 00:14 UTC
  • •92,000 customers' data exposed due to a breach at Amadeus.
  • •Sensitive information for 2,000 customers includes passport numbers and frequent flyer details.
  • •No credit card information or passwords were compromised.

Japan Airlines (JAL) reported a data breach at Amadeus’s Passenger Service System, affecting 92,000 customers. The breach, which occurred between August 10, 2023, and September 23, 2026, exposed reservation codes, names, and flight details. For approximately 2,000 customers, sensitive information such as email addresses, phone numbers, passport numbers, and frequent flyer numbers was also compromised. JAL confirmed that credit card numbers and passwords were not affected and stated there is no evidence of misuse of the data. Amadeus, the IT firm responsible for the system, had previously announced a vulnerability in its travel booking display environment on October 1, 2026. Other airlines, including All Nippon Airways, Asiana Airlines, and Korean Air, are also reported to be affected by this incident. JAL is reaching out to affected customers to provide support and guidance. The airline assured that flight operations remain unaffected.

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Timeline

2026-10-01
Amadeus announces vulnerability
Amadeus disclosed a vulnerability in its travel booking system that could expose customer data.
BleepingComputer
2026-10-23
JAL notified of data breach
Japan Airlines was informed by Amadeus about unauthorized access to its systems affecting customer data.
BleepingComputer
2026-10-29
JAL publicly discloses breach
Japan Airlines confirmed the data breach affecting 92,000 customers and provided details on the compromised information.
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Common questions

What specific data was compromised?
The breach exposed reservation codes, names, flight details, and for some, passport numbers and email addresses.
How is JAL responding to the breach?
JAL is reaching out to affected customers to provide guidance and support regarding the breach.
Is there evidence of data misuse?
JAL has stated there is currently no evidence of customer information being misused.