Stopping at the airport due to a typhoon Considering congestion prevention measures Narita Airport Company September 26, 15:21
In response to the problem that Typhoon No. 15 caused traffic to the city center, etc., and a maximum of approximately 17,000 people stayed at Narita Airport, Narita Airport Company took measures to prevent congestion, such as narrowing the number of arrival flights in an emergency. It was decided to proceed with the examination.
At Narita Airport, traffic to the city center was affected by Typhoon No. 15, and from October 9th to 10th of this month, a maximum of approximately 17,000 people were trapped in airport terminal buildings.
Narita Airport Company President Akemi Tamura apologized at the press conference on the 26th that he wanted to apologize for the fact that many people were staying at the airport.
In addition, if there is a possibility that this situation will occur, delay the takeoff of flights to Narita from inside and outside the country through the country, or in some cases request that the number of arrival flights be canceled. We narrowed down and showed the idea of reducing excessive congestion in the terminal building.
This means that discussions with the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism are already underway.
President Tamura said, “The importance of not increasing the number of people staying at the airport as much as possible is shared with the country, and we have to be prepared. We want to respond company-wide to prevent recurrence.” He expressed his thoughts to focus on future measures.