While travel demand has fallen sharply due to the effects of the new coronavirus, Japan Airlines and Japan Travel have developed an educational program that allows them to learn overseas lifestyles and communication in English, and experience learning at high schools in Saitama City. Was done.
This educational program was jointly developed by Japan Airlines and Nippon Travel Agency, which have been in a difficult business situation due to a sharp drop in travel demand. , About 70 people participated.
Students learned how to communicate with foreigners from international flight attendant instructors who have a wealth of overseas experience, and also connected online with Japan Airlines' Singapore and Shanghai bases to provide local flight attendants overseas. I was asking in English about my work at Singapore and my impression of Japan.
As the effects of the spread of infection are prolonged and opportunities for study abroad and study abroad are lost, the aim is to utilize the know-how of airlines and travel agencies to learn about overseas, and in the future we will charter the aircraft. In addition to the sightseeing flight, you will also experience in-flight announcements.
The boy student who participated said, "I really wanted to study abroad, but it was a great experience to hear the stories of people who are active overseas."
At this high school, short-term study abroad programs in Hawaii, in which second-year students participate, have been canceled for the second consecutive year, and Vice-Principal Shinichi Okada said, "We are still unable to study abroad, but we want our students to be as international as possible. I want to provide education. "