Haneda new route operation started but terminal has few users and it is quiet March 29 12:59
At Haneda Airport, the operation of a new route over the city center will begin on 29th to increase international flights. However, due to the spread of the new coronavirus infection, approximately half of routes scheduled to enter service from the 29th have been postponed to service, and terminal passengers are few and quiet.
The government will start operating a new flight route on 29th to increase international flights at Haneda Airport, and international flights will increase by 50 flights per day, with approximately 170 flights arriving and departing.
Along with this, in addition to the international terminal 3 and the terminal 2 which had been exclusively for domestic flights, it has been expanded and opened on 29th as a facility for international flights.
However, as the spread of the new coronavirus spreads, traffic to and from foreign countries is decreasing, and of the routes connecting 23 cities, such as the United States and Europe, which were scheduled to be newly launched, services have been started on routes connecting approximately half of the 12 cities. Has been postponed.
At the terminal, passengers are few and quiet, and depending on the airline, passengers are less than 20% and most are foreigners.
A Japanese man in his 40s, who is working in London, said, "Once I returned to Japan with my family, I will return to London because I have work."
In addition, Manager Shibaizumi, who opened the ramen shop, said, "I'm sorry that there are few customers from the first day. I want you to regain the liveliness as soon as possible."