During Obon holidays, the number of domestic reservations is about 40% of last year's impact Corona effect July 31, 20:09

During the Obon holidays, the number of domestic flight reservations has decreased by about 40% compared to the same period last year.

According to the summary of 11 major domestic airlines, there are about 1.3 million people who have made reservations for domestic air flights during the 10 days from the 7th to the 16th of the Obon period next month, as of 31st, This is a significant decrease of 39.6% compared to the same period last year.

The peak reservation time is 8 days for down flights from Haneda and Osaka, and 16 days for up flights.

According to airlines, there are many reservations for Okinawa and Hokkaido, but due to the spread of new coronavirus infection, cancellations are being made one after another.

4 out of 7 international flights canceled

On the other hand, on international routes, 4 out of 7 operators have ceased operating all flights.

In addition, the number of reservations for three companies operating routes such as North America and Asia is only 2.9% compared to last year.

Reservation status of reserved seats at JR companies To 20% of last year

During the Bon Festival in August, the reservation status of reserved seats on JR and Shinkansen and conventional lines limited to approximately 20% of the same period last year, and was the lowest since 1996 when a record was set. ..

According to JR companies, the number of reserved seats during the Bon period from the 7th to the 17th of next month is 750,000 out of a total of 105.3 million seats available for Shinkansen and conventional express trains as of the 21st of this month. Stay in the seat.

This was a large drop of 21% compared to the same period last year, and it was the smallest since 1996 when the record was left.

Compared to last year,
19% of Tohoku
Shinkansen, 21% of Tokaido
Shinkansen, 22% of Sanyo Shinkansen and Hokkaido Shinkansen, and
25% of Kyushu Shinkansen compared to last year .

The day with the most reservations is 8 days down and 16 days up.

According to JR companies, it is because the spread of the new coronavirus is continuing to refrain from going home and traveling.

Prediction of traffic congestion on highways Not announced as "difficult"

On the other hand, NEXCO East, Central Japan, and West Japan's three expressways have announced that it is difficult to predict the traffic congestion forecast during the Obon period that is announced every year due to the spread of new coronavirus infection. Is not ...