As demand for air travel, which had plummeted due to the novel coronavirus, is recovering, the number of security inspectors has decreased by 20% compared to before the spread of infection, and the shortage of airport staff is becoming more serious. started to consider.
Regarding airport staff, while there has been a series of resignations due to the effects of the new corona, it has been difficult to secure new personnel even though the demand for air travel is recovering, and airports are becoming increasingly crowded.
In response to this, the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism set up a study group of experts, and on the 24th, the first meeting, the person in charge reported on the current situation.
As a result, compared to before the spread of infection,
▽ Passenger handling at the check-in counter decreased by 22%,
Security inspectors decreased by 19%
, and Ground handling such as loading and unloading luggage on the ground
decreased by 12%.
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Participants commented that due to the sharp decrease in the number of flights arriving and departing, the experience level of the staff was low, and that the situation on the ground was becoming more difficult than the numbers.
For this reason, the investigative committee will proceed with interviews with the relevant parties, and will consider the efficient allocation of personnel, the introduction of advanced technology, and the possibility of subsidizing business operators. We are planning to make an interim summary of the guidelines.