JAL Narita-Vladivostok route goes into service but concerns about new virus February 29 0:41
A new Japan Airlines scheduled service between Narita Airport and Vladivostok, a base city in the Russian Far East, is newly launched on the 28th. On the other hand, in Russia, the spread of the new coronavirus has led to some movements to be postponed to Japan.
Japan Airlines commenced regular flights between Narita Airport and Vladivostok from the 28th.
This is the first time a Japanese airline has entered Vladivostok.
At Vladivostok Airport, a commemorative ceremony was held to coincide with the departure of the first flight, and Japan Airlines Chairman Yoshiharu Ueki said, "The flight time is only two and a half hours, and the distance between Russia and Japan is sharply reduced. I want you. "
Vladivostok has been attracting attention from Japan as the "closest European city", and ANA is scheduled to start regular flights next month.
On the other hand, in Russia, the spread of the new coronavirus has led to a move to stop traveling to Japan, and the situation has been severe.
A Russian woman in her 20s, who was planning to go to Tokyo Disneyland, said, "I'm sorry to hear that I will be closed.
On the other hand, a man in his thirties who came from Tokyo said, "I'm worried whether Russian people are worried.