Tokyo Narita's CEO says the runway work, plus a revamp of passenger and cargo facilities, will grow the airport's annual arrival and departure slot capacity from 300,000 to 500,000. Ambitious plans for growing passenger and cargo traffic to Japan depend on Tokyo Narita Airport (NRT) adding a new runway and consolidating three terminals into one, according to NRT President and CEO Akihiko Tamura. Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND) “faces capacity constraints” that make expanding beyond HND’s current 490,000 annual departure and arrival slots limit unrealistic, whereas NRT has the ability to grow capacity, Tamura told the Japan International Transport and Tourism Institute Civil Aviation Symposium in Washington on March 26. “Considering the expected increase in demand, it is essential to enhance the airport capacity in the Tokyo metropolitan area,” he explained, noting there is little room for expansion at HND. “For this reason, the Japanese government is advancing a project to construct a new runway at Narita Airport, where expansion is still feasible,” Tamura said. The new runway, to be 3,500-m (11,480-ft.) long, would be the airport’s third. NRT’s second runway would also be extended from 2,500 m to 3,500 m as part of the project. Tamura said the runway work, plus a revamp of passenger and cargo facilities, will grow NRT’s annual arrival and departure slot capacity from 300,000 currently to 500,000. “A new runway alone is not enough,” Tamura said. “The passenger and the cargo terminals must also be upgraded … The three [current passenger] terminals will be consolidated into one terminal, and a new cargo terminal will be constructed near the expressway.” Also planned are rail improvements to “ensure that travel from the airport to the center of Tokyo can be completed in approximately 30 min.,” he added. “An airport city will be developed in the surrounding areas to attract industries that are well suited to aviation.” Tamura said the new cargo terminal will be “very convenient for our shippers,” adding that the facility will feature “automation … to the maximum level that will make the terminal very efficient and productive.” The Japanese Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT) has indicated the runway work could be completed by the end of this decade, but a specific timetable for all of the projects has not been firmed. Rieko Nakayama, MLIT’s assistant vice minister for international aviation, said an annual record of 36.9 international visitors came to Japan in 2024, up 47% from 25.1 million in 2023 and 16% over 2019. She added Japan aims to attract 60 million international visitors by 2030, more than doubling 2024’s figure. Growing cargo traffic is also a major goal for NRT, which is currently the largest air or sea port in Japan in terms of value of cargo handled. NRT handles 17% of the value of all cargo coming to Japan, with Tokyo’s sea port coming in second at 11%, according to Tamura. The Japan-U.S. air transport market is showing strength even as it has not fully recovered to pre-pandemic levels, according to Cindy Baraban, the U.S. Transportation Department's deputy assistant secretary for aviation and international affairs. She told the symposium that 9.2 million passengers traveled between the U.S. and Japan in 2024, up 25% year-over-year, but still down 13% from 2019. “Nevertheless, Japan maintains the top spot as the largest U.S. passenger gateway to Asia,” Baraban said. “Much of this traffic, of course, naturally flows to and from Tokyo, served by two airports, Haneda and Narita.” She praised “Japan's efforts to bolster Narita as a hub … to maintain critical connectivity between the U.S. and other parts of the Asia-Pacific region, particularly Southeast Asia, which is estimated to be one of the fastest-growing regions for air travel … Narita’s role in air connectivity cannot be overstated.” Yuji Koyama, Japan Airlines’ senior vice president of corporate strategy and planning, noted the number of foreign visitors to Japan has been growing, while “the Japanese population has been in a period of decline,” highlighting the importance of drawing inbound international passengers to Japan. “North America is the most important region for international routes,” he added. Aaron Karp is a Contributing Editor to the Aviation Week Network. Get free air transport news, insight and analysis from our award-winning editors delivered to your inbox daily. Leveraging this expansion, the Narita Airport City (NAC) initiative aims to drive regional economic growth, reinvigorate investment in technology and innovation in Japan, and address challenges such as an aging population and workforce shortages. In alignment with this vision, we developed a strategic spatial and economic masterplan, coupled with a comprehensive socio-economic and spatial strategy. Before developing the spatial plan, we focused on attracting in industries that would generate foreign investment, grow household incomes, and upskill local workforce. The masterplan aims to invigorate the local economy, foster synergy, spur industry innovation and rejuvenate the demographics through the agglomeration of knowledge facilities, modern industries and attractive residential zones surrounding the airport. This concept positions the area to evolve into a connected, revitalised and future-ready community that supports long-term prosperity. Our strategy integrates development areas across the nine towns and cities surrounding Narita International Airport (NRT). We developed the NAC concept masterplan to stimulate the hinterland economy, promote synergy, innovation and rejuvenation by amalgamating knowledge, industries and housing around NRT, and attracting in foreign capital and know-how to catalyse skills and productivity uplift. Connecting nine towns and cities, our strategy ensures balanced growth for the airport and surrounding communities, blending living, working, leisure and nature seamlessly. Development nodes strategically located in areas with existing infrastructure and minimal constraints optimise opportunities while minimising environmental impact. A proposed new rail station aims to enhance accessibility to the Tokyo Metropolitan Region, while an expanded public transport network will bolster connectivity within and beyond NAC. Our plan underscores the incorporation of world-class amenities, a welcoming environment and additional community facilities for local and global talent. By integrating agricultural landscapes, topographic features and waterways into the urban fabric, we will establish a central green/blue corridor network that promotes active mobility and wellbeing. Connecting nine towns and cities, our strategy ensures balanced growth for the airport and surrounding communities, blending living, working, leisure and nature seamlessly. By integrating agricultural landscapes, topographic features and waterways into the urban fabric, we will establish a central green/blue corridor network that promotes active mobility and wellbeing. As a foundational strategy, NAC guides future discussions, consolidates emerging opportunities and supports marketing efforts both nationally and internationally. By positioning NAC as a globally competitive hub, our masterplan ensures sustainable development that aligns with the needs of both business and community. At the outset of the study, our focus was on creating an attractive alternative to Greater Tokyo Area’s dense urban landscape through airport city development. We aimed to benefit existing communities, reduce environmental impact, rejuvenate the declining agricultural sector, drive industry innovation and attract investment, aligning with the government’s objectives. We identified 55 key performance indicators to guide the masterplan within a strategic framework. As NAC emerges as a vital economic driver for the region, our proposed enhancements include: We identified 55 key performance indicators to guide the masterplan within a strategic framework. The economic positioning analysis for the future NAC evaluates key sectors, value chains and major players and aligns them to government growth objectives. By estimating sector potential, it provides development recommendations in line with NAC’s goals, global trends and its unique locational advantages. Captured in a regional masterplan, NAC aims to establish a self-sufficient mixed-use development. It offers an attractive alternative to Tokyo’s urban density, diverse and international services and facilities to attract domestic and foreign talent, create high-value job opportunities, revitalise agriculture and serve as a springboard for tourists to explore the region. Our masterplan ensures sustainable development that aligns with the needs of both business and community. Captured in a regional masterplan, NAC aims to establish a self-sufficient mixed-use development. For us, this NAC project is a huge project, the likes of which we have never experienced before, and we are very encouraged by Arup's extensive knowledge of the global aviation industry and urban planning. Conducted extensive economic positioning analysis, evaluating value chains and key sectors, to inform the spatial development plan Proposed strategic developments to expand capacity at the airport while balancing growth, local livelihoods, cultural heritage, and environmental sustainability Developed a sustainable masterplan for Narita Airport City, boosting internationalisation, local businesses, tourism and economic growth If you'd like to speak to one of our aviation experts about any of the issues raised on this page or a potential collaboration then please get in touch by completing the form. the cargo division of Dubai’s national carrier Emirates (EK) is set to launch freighter flights to Narita International Airport (NRT) in Tokyo This new cargo route, first reported by Air Cargo News will mark the first nonstop and scheduled freighter flight connection between NRT and the Middle East expanding EK’s network of freighter destinations worldwide to 38 This new freighter link by EK will complement the airline's scheduled passenger services to NRT which also offers belly hold cargo capacity the available cargo capacity will be boosted by 100 tonnes in each direction transporting a variety of products such as automobile and machinery parts Tokyo Narita International Airport is Japan’s largest cargo handler by the freight value processed with the investment under the ‘New Narita Airport’ Development Plan NRT is set to become the region’s leading cargo hub by the end of the decade This new freight link will enhance EK’s extensive presence and footprint in East and Southeast Asia marking EK’s third scheduled freighter flight to Japan and providing a twice-weekly connection to Japan’s Osaka Kansai International Airport (KIX) EK will offer 300 tonnes of freight capacity per direction weekly to and from Japan further enhancing capacity and enabling quicker which aligns with EK’s efficiency and reliability Further market expansion is expected in the coming months with additional passenger flights to destinations such as Siem Reap EK currently operates 57 dedicated freighter flights per week supported by more than 290 passenger flights weekly The new freighter link is expected to commence on May 23 It is scheduled to be operated by the Boeing 777F aircraft Emirates SkyCargo Flight EK9413 will depart from Dubai at 1855hr LT and arrive at NRT at 1000 LT (0100hr UTC) the next day Emirates SkyCargo Flight EK9414 will leave Tokyo at 1200hr LT (0300hr UTC) after a two-hour turnaround and is scheduled to arrive back in Dubai at 1830hr LT on the same day Expanding our dedicated freighter network is a key priority on our 10-year strategic roadmap as we start to receive our all-new Boeing 777 freighters we can reach new markets with enhanced capacity,” quoted Badr Abbas Emirates SkyCargo’s Divisional Senior Vice President “Demand for our world-class product and services has been steadily growing in Narita particularly for pharmaceuticals and consumer electronics transported in the bellyhold of our daily passenger flight while large or oddly-shaped shipments such as machinery parts were diverted to KIX The deployment of this freighter empowers us to better support our global customers with direct connectivity to and through Dubai Stay connected at every stop along your journey! 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And while our site doesn’t feature every company or financial product available on the market the information we provide and the tools we create are objective Tokyo-Narita's ANA Suite Lounge is pleasant but it doesn't have the premium feel of other first class lounges Many or all of the products on this page are from partners who compensate us when you click to or take an action on their website but this does not influence our evaluations or ratings Fact CheckedHow is this page expert verified NerdWallet's content is fact-checked for accuracy It undergoes a thorough review process involving writers and editors to ensure the information is as clear and complete as possible Benjamin Din The guest list here is exclusive: You have to be flying first class on a Star Alliance airline or hold the highest tier of ANA elite status (Business class passengers and Star Alliance Gold members have access to the regular ANA Lounge providing things like tarmac transfers from the lounge sit-down dining with waiter service and exquisite design You won’t get those things at the ANA Suite Lounge Here’s a look at the ANA first class lounge (and overall first class ground experience) at Tokyo-Narita airport during my visit in September 2024 The first class experience at Tokyo-Narita starts even before you set foot in the lounge an exclusive area reserved for first class flyers and ANA’s own top-tier elites you’ll find a giant room with several counters where an agent will help you check in and check your bags The agent I interacted with was extremely polite and helpful is a private security checkpoint to breeze through security The ANA first class lounge is located near gate 51 in Satellite No. 5 of Terminal 1, which is where Star Alliance flights depart from at Tokyo-Narita turn left after passing immigration exit control and keep going straight until you see signs for airline lounges and an escalator taking you upstairs until the departure of the final ANA Group-operated flight of the day » Learn more: Best ways to book ANA business and first class awards to Japan The ANA first class lounge is quite spacious considering its strict requirements for admission although it had started to fill up by the time I left to board around 4:30 p.m you’ll pass through a long corridor that leads you to the buffet and noodle bar on your left and a large seating area on your right There are more seating options further down ranging from bar-style seating to armchairs and loungers It’s a very open layout with little privacy — a big contrast from ANA’s first class seat but they’re separated by see-through strips of fabric One of my favorite things about the space: giant windows that span an entire side of the lounge but I was able to spot two of ANA’s three Airbus A380s with the “Flying Honu” livery These aircraft fly exclusively between Tokyo-Narita and Honolulu and sport a lovely turtle design (honu is the Hawaiian word for sea turtle) Off the large seating area by the entrance a corridor leads to a business center with four cubicles which visitors can use as quiet work areas Some of the business amenities include headphones I didn’t test out how easy it was to connect to the provided monitor so I’m sure someone would have been able to assist if needed which could be an issue if you need to take calls but you could also pop into a nearby phone booth there’s a relaxation area with three rest pods while the third has a regular lounge chair I don’t see massage chairs in lounges too often remember to take off your watch or bracelets The compression on your wrists can be pretty intense There are two primary ways to get food at the ANA Suite Lounge: the buffet and the made-to-order noodle bar One major con of this lounge: There’s no dedicated sit-down restaurant. This is a staple of most first class lounges, so the absence here is disappointing. ANA could definitely improve here, especially as top-tier business class lounges are elevating their food offerings (such as the sushi bar at the Delta One lounge at LAX) considering the other food options available don’t skip the chocolate section in the buffet area Try one of the individually wrapped chocolates from ANA Findelish a brand launched by ANA’s own catering service head straight to the noodle bar where you can get made-to-order Japanese and Western dishes (The digital ordering service requires SMS text messaging still check out the menu online.) If you order at the window they’ll give you a buzzer to let you know when your food is ready The Western menu offers dishes like burgers (meat and plant-based) but the standout was the flavorful chicken curry I had a mini tub of Häagen-Dazs strawberry ice cream they only had strawberry and vanilla while I was there There are plenty of drink options at the ANA Suite Lounge a coffee machine and a soda machine that also dispenses orange juice and cold green tea five options were out of stock during my visit since I knew the good stuff was coming once I got onboard ANA serves Krug Grande Cuvee for champagne in the air and Hibiki 17 for whiskey A trip to a first class lounge is not complete without taking a shower to freshen up before your long-haul flight The shower facilities are just outside the lounge entrance and accessible from the main lobby which are shared with the ANA business class lounge so if you’re looking to shower at a busy time You can request a shower room at a digital kiosk immediately past the lounge’s long corridor at the entrance there is a digital alert system that requires the use of SMS text messages to let you know when the shower room is ready there was a shower suite ready when I requested it I probably would have needed to go to the shower reception to pick up a buzzer The shower room was well stocked with amenities Dyson hair dryer and Sekkisei skincare products which I had never seen before in a lounge shower but found quite helpful As you might expect after spending some time in Japan the service at the ANA Suite Lounge was top-notch and lounge staff would offer a slight bow whenever I walked by them Even though there was no sit-down dining service the lounge agents were constantly walking around to make sure that food items were being cleared promptly I enjoyed spending time at the ANA first class lounge although it didn't exude the same level of luxury as some competitors the shower was refreshing and the staff were polite and friendly For travelers looking for a spot to relax and grab a bite to eat before their flight this lounge will certainly check all the boxes If you’re flying ANA first class from Tokyo-Narita this lounge is definitely your best option save your expectations for once you’re in the air You want a travel credit card that prioritizes what’s important to you. 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The page may not be displayed properly if the JavaScript is deactivated on your browser Japanese version Turkish Airlines has just opened its newest lounge, which is also the carrier’s largest lounge outside of Istanbul… Turkish Airlines has opened a lounge at Tokyo Narita International Airport (NRT) The lounge is located in the South Wing of Terminal 1 Turkish Airlines currently operates once daily flights from Narita Airport which depart mid-morning.This lounge occupies the space of the former All Nippon Airways Suites Lounge which was vacated a while back.Here’s how Turkish Airlines describes the design and features of this lounge:Designed with a focus on luxury and comfort Turkish Airlines Lounge in Narita presents an array of amenities to elevate the passenger experience Guests can enjoy a buffet-style selection of Turkish with highlights including being the only lounge outside Istanbul with a Turkish pide oven to offer freshly baked pide during lunch and dinner Additional features include relaxation areas accessible restrooms and a baby care room ensure all passenger needs are met Connectivity is prioritized with complimentary Wi-Fi Reflecting Turkish Airlines’ commitment to artistry and culture the lounge’s design incorporates traditional Turkish marbling art and nods to iconic destinations such as the local favourite Mount Fuji at the entrance.Turkish Airlines Lounge Tokyo Narita entranceTurkish Airlines Lounge Tokyo Narita layoutHow this fits into Turkish Airlines’ lounge networkThis latest opening at Tokyo Narita represents Turkish Airlines’ seventh foreign lounge Some people may be curious about Turkish Airlines’ lounge strategy with one being in a terminal that Turkish Airlines doesn’t even operate from.It seems like Turkish Airlines’ outstation lounge strategy is to open lounges in markets where operating lounges is independently profitable most of Turkish Airlines’ foreign lounges participate in Priority Pass.So they’re typically not very high quality lounges and are often very crowded but at least they give travelers a space where they can use their membership there’s no indication as to whether this lounge will participate in Priority Pass (I’ve asked but haven’t received a response yet) I have to imagine that it will participate and that this is one of the primary motivations for the lounge opening Otherwise it would be mighty strange to open a lounge at Narita Airport with just one daily flight and a partner airline having a hub there.If this lounge does in fact participate in Priority Pass Turkish Airlines has two lounges in MiamiBottom lineTurkish Airlines has just opened a lounge at Tokyo Narita Airport it’ll be the carrier’s largest lounge outside of Istanbul This occupies the space of the former All Nippon Airways Suites Lounge Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value" Such a vast lounge when they only have one flight a day from NRT I was in Narita T1 for several hours today It would have been nice to try it out since both UA and NH don't have the best food offerings Do we have an update when Turkish Airlines Crystal Business Class is rolled out other than “2025” for the 777 fleet I suppose the new seat is still on the certification process LAX seems like a hole in their lounge network Up to 3 flights per day and tons of unused lounge space in TBIT/MSC There's a *A lounge right in that terminal Would complement the iASS lounge airside if it is part of Priority Pass Wouldn't it make more (financial) sense to just funnel their passengers to one of the ANA lounges I think Turkish Airlines does this to promote the country of Turkey since it is a government owned airline Turkey is a very insecure country that needs to soothe it's ego with self promotion United announced the plan to open Polaris lounge in LHR and NRT but it seems they froze that plan United still occupies not-in-use former United First lounge space in Narita (above United Club lounge) so it makes sense to renovate that space and Polaris lounge… fingers crossed NRT makes some sense imo with their return to 5th freedom flights I saw a comment on Flyertalk that the former UA F lounge has plumbing issues that make any renovation prohibitively expensive which is why they haven't done anything with the space It's kind of crazy that three of the seven Turkish lounges outside Turkey are in the United States And one of the remaining four is in Moscow which is hardly a bastion of international travel these days They can't really open lounges in Europe as they would be located in the 'wrong' part of the terminal for most *A pax BRU (SN don't have a non-Schengen lounge) or MAN might work But what about the Caucasuses and central Asia Baku has something like 5 flights a day on Turkish no real incentive to open their own facility there and have everyone else going to MS Asia and the Balkans have Primeclass lounges which belong to the same owner but can be used by TK's competitors without worrying about the branding You've got to remember that it's only the US airlines and Air Canada that operate anything like a substantial network of outstation.. You've got to remember that it's only the US airlines and Air Canada that operate anything like a substantial network of outstation lounges - virtually everyone else is confined to hubs and a handful of key destinations Air France and KLM have a pretty decent network of lounges You are right that Emirates do make an effort in the outstation lounge department but the AFKL list really is rather short - for example they haven't got any lounges of their own in Spain or the UK (well over 30 destinations between them) and the only one in South America (over a dozen long haul destinations) is in CAY Premium passengers are typically directed to lounges operated by airport authorities or the likes of Swissport @FNT Delta Diamond - Moscow is a super high yield destination these days precisely because the options are so limited Half of all Russians travelling to the west must be on TK @Throwawayname - Nothing it stopping TK from opening a lounge in Schengen section of an airport just like that lounge in the US which is in a terminal TK doesn't fly from :) It looks like one of the former Delta Sky Clubs The old Delta Sky Club® was by the 20 satellite not the 40 satellite where the new Turkish lounge is Your feedback is important in helping us keep our community safe The comments on this page have not been provided approved or otherwise endorsed by any advertiser and it is not an advertiser's responsibility to ensure posts and/or questions are answered You have successfully joined our subscriber list Editorial Disclosure: The editorial content on this page is not provided by any entity mentioned herein. 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Read our policy the cargo division of the Dubai-based Emirates airline is to introduce a dedicated weekly freighter service to Narita International Airport The soon-to-be-deployed freighter link to Narita International Airport will make available cargo capacity of 100 tonnes each way The service will represent the first direct and scheduled freighter connection between Narita and the Middle East It will complement Emirates’ existing daily passenger service to Narita that offers bellyhold cargo capacity as well as the twice-weekly freighter link served by Emirates SkyCargo into Japan’s Kansai International Airport After the new freighter link’s introduction Emirates SkyCargo will offer a total of 300 tonnes of maindeck capacity to Japan The service will increase the global network of destinations served by Emirates SkyCargo freighters to 38 According to a statement from Emirates SkyCargo Japan is a “priority market” for the cargo carrier given Japan’s “well-established and diverse manufacturing industry” The airline expects the new connection to transport commodities including automobile and machinery parts Emirates SkyCargo’s divisional senior vice president commented: “Expanding our dedicated freighter network is a key priority on our 10-year strategic roadmap and now we are able to reach new markets with enhanced capacity while large or oddly-shaped shipments such as machinery parts were diverted to [Kansai] “The deployment of this freighter empowers us to better support our global customers with direct connectivity to and through Dubai Narita International Airport is the busiest air gateway in Japan in terms of the value of cargo handled and – with significant investment having been allocated for the ‘New Narita Airport’ Development Plan the airport’s importance is set to grow yet further Emirates SkyCargo currently serves four destinations across East and Southeast Asia through 57 dedicated freighter flights a week This maindeck capacity is complemented by the bellyhold space of over 290 passenger flights a week Additional passenger services are also set to be launched by Emirates between Dubai and Siem Reap in Cambodia to Da Nang in Vietnam and to Shenzhen in China Emirates SkyCargo is the host airline of the IATA World Cargo Symposium (WCS) currently underway in Dubai Saudia Cargo and China Henan Aviation have signed an MoU that will see the two companies work to develop new cargo services TAAG Angola Airlines has launched a new freighter route from Luanda in Angola to Nairobi in Kenya in a bid to capitalise on demand for flowers The Air France KLM (AFKLM) Group’s cargo business saw revenue load factor and yields improve in the first quarter of the year Site powered by Webvision Cloud Look out for your first newsletter in your inbox soon We help you navigate a myriad of possibilities Sign up for our newsletter for the best of the city By entering your email address you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy and consent to receive emails from Time Out about news, events, offers and partner promotions. Tokyo Those pesky layovers and flight delays at Narita Airport will go by a little faster with the new Japan Food Hall that just opened in Terminal Two The new dining facility marks a significant upgrade to the airport's dining scene previously lacking in the waiting area beyond passport control Hosting ten outposts of popular restaurants across Japan this facility is tailored for those desiring a swift yet sumptuous meal while in transit you can indulge in one last proper Japanese meal such as sushi marbled beef cutlets and okonomiyaki before boarding. Here are five places we recommend checking out the next time you’re in Narita Airport terminal two Note: Japan Food Hall is open from 7.30am to 10pm each of the restaurants may have differing operating hours Flying out from Haneda Airport instead? Here are the best places to eat, shop and soak in an onsen at the city airport. Gyukatsu Kyoto Katsugyu is a popular chain restaurant in Japan that specialises in gyukatsu, which is breaded and deep-fried beef cutlets. The dish is somewhat similar to the more commonly known tonkatsu (pork cutlet), but instead of pork, gyukatsu features beef. Guests at this counter-style establishment can sample premium Japanese wagyu beef in a casual setting. Each teishoku set is complemented with shredded cabbage, a hot spring egg, rice, miso soup, grated radish, and a small bowl of Kyoto-style curry to drizzle over your rice and cutlet slices. Sushi Kyotatsu's decision to open yet another branch at Narita International Airport only speaks volumes about its enduring popularity amongst travellers. The restaurant, known for sourcing premium bluefin tuna directly from Toyosu Market, delivers an authentic Edo-mae style sushi experience. The versatility of sushi makes it an excellent pre-flight choice. It's a quick meal, and diners can choose to indulge in just a few pieces or a full feast depending on their appetite. With such flexibility and top-notch quality, it's no wonder Sushi Kyotatsu continues to expand its presence at the airport. Photo: Unagi Yondaime KikugawaThis outpost of a renowned Nagoya restaurant specialises in grilled unagi. Managed by an eel wholesaler with a distinguished history spanning over 90 years, Unagi Yondaime Kikugawa has mastered the art of cooking the humble freshwater eel, turning this classic Japanese delicary into golden brown morsels glazed so expertly with sauce that they practically glisten. Through a window to the kitchen, diners can watch as fresh unagi is prepped and grilled over bincho charcoal until the flesh is crisp and golden brown on the outside while staying fluffy and fragrant on the inside. The speciality here is the hitsumabushi set – a regional dish from Nagoya where grilled unagi is served over rice and with a small pot of dashi to add to the wooden bento box halfway through the meal. Championing a 'local produce, local consumption' ethos, Tempura Nihonbashi Tamai predominantly uses seasonal seafood and vegetables from Chiba Prefecture to make their tempura bento boxes. Notably, the restaurant also offers a small selection of eel dishes curated from its specialised sister restaurant in Nihonbashi. Photo: Sumitomo Fudosan Retail ManagementThe new complex at Tokyo's Haneda Airport T3 has shops, restaurants and a spa to enjoy while waiting for your flight Photo: Nuttawut Uttamaharad/DreamstimePlanning a trip to Tokyo Download these handy apps for stress-free travel Thanks for subscribing! Look out for your first newsletter in your inbox soon! facebooktwitterpinterestinstagramAbout us Go to Home PageSubscribeAdvertiser disclosureSearch The Points Guy So it makes sense that the city has two airports serving both international air traffic and domestic travel used to serve the most long-haul flights of the two travel hubs Haneda Airport (HND) is now the busiest in terms of passengers handling in excess of 78 million passengers annually while Narita handles over 30 million each year the primary reason for the shift being location deciding which of the two airports you should fly into can be tricky we've weighed up the features of both so that you can make the most informed decision before booking your flight Tokyo is the world's most populated city Its sheer size makes defining a true city center difficult each comprising several different districts we will use the iconic Shibuya Crossing in downtown Tokyo as our reference point It's known as the busiest street in the world where as many as 2,500 people at a time cross a single intersection at certain points in the day Here's how the two airports stack up in terms of travel time and the cost of public transportation or taxi to this central point: While ride-hailing apps like Uber and GO are available in Tokyo The map images below indicate just how much farther out of the city the Narita complex is than Haneda: Previous slideNext slide1 of 2NRT to Shibuya GOOGLE MAPS01Driving in from NRT will take at least 60 minutes be aware that cab rides in Japan are quite expensive A trip from Narita to the city will likely cost you between $150 and $200 or more Public transit is much cheaper by comparison though the journey will require you to connect from the airport express line to Tokyo's sprawling metro system to get to your final destination It's located on a peninsula just south of the city center Not only will you gain some spectacular views when your flight is arriving/departing but you will also be rewarded with a much shorter trip into the city Driving to Shibuya Crossing will take between 30 and 45 minutes though even a short trip like this might result in a $100-plus taxi bill Public transit will get you there in the same amount of time for less than $5 Winner: Saving time when you travel for business or pleasure should always be your goal especially when visiting a city like Tokyo where you'll never have enough time to do and see everything you want HND's proximity to the heart of the city is why many travelers choose to fly in and out of that airport when visiting Tokyo The distance from Tokyo Station to Haneda Airport is just 11 miles; meanwhile this makes a big difference in travel time You could get to your hotel or business meeting from HND in less than 20 minutes if the traffic is light; on the flip side it's roughly an hour-long commute from NRT Haneda is also a better option if you're going to Yokohama Winner: Because of its proximity to Tokyo's business districts Haneda is almost always the better airport option for travelers with a business meeting or other time-sensitive engagements Japan is the only country with two Skytrax five-star airlines, All Nippon Airways and Japan Airlines, occupying spots in their top 10 carriers Both operate long- and short-haul flights out of NRT and HND — but both carriers are shifting more of their long-haul operations to Haneda While NRT remains Japan's largest airport it services fewer international flights these days pivoting to focus on medium-haul routes from All Nippon as its closer location to Tokyo has made it more attractive to passengers the government has allocated more slots for international flights to meet demand HND saw record highs in international visitors and flights American carrier United Airlines has greatly increased its flight routes from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to HND in the last five years while reducing the number of flights it operates out of NRT closed down its NRT hub and shifted its entire Tokyo flight strategy to HND As Haneda's international flight offerings have increased so has the number of airlines that serve international passengers there even if a given airline doesn't fly to the airport you want you can get there on a codeshare or alliance partner Oneworld passengers flying between Japan and Sydney have two options between Japan Airlines and Qantas both of which offer flights from HND and NRT Narita offers flights to 41 countries and 14 U.S despite its pivot toward long-haul offerings For travelers to Tokyo coming from the U.S. this difference may prove somewhat negligible Haneda offers flights to 50 destinations across Japan Winner: Haneda now has the upper hand for travel to and from the U.S. given the shift in flight offerings from carriers like Delta and United in the last five years It also maintains an edge for travel within Japan as there are many more options to connect for flights to other parts of the country Narita International still retains great value for its varied offerings of long-haul routes globally At both airports, you'll find first- and business-class lounges for Japan Airlines and ANA, with minimal differences in design aesthetics and food and beverage offerings. Japan Airlines' first-class lounge at NRT is especially well known for the made-to-order sushi station it offers, while first-class passengers at HND can sample a made-to-order teppanyaki bar Narita International is also home to an array of lounges and clubs operated by international partners including United Global First and United Club lounges Haneda, in turn, has plenty of its own lounge options and is home to a Delta Sky Club (opened in 2022) and the famed Cathay Pacific Lounge, among others. Later this year, Haneda will also gain an Amex Centurion Lounge For passengers who aren't traveling in a premium cabin, Narita might have the upper hand. The airport offers five Priority Pass lounges across its two terminals, while Haneda has none. Narita is also one of only five international locations to host a United Club lounge. Both airports feature a decent amount of shopping and dining options and are generally among the more pleasant places to spend a long layover. Narita has a bit more of an appeal for aviation geeks, as the size and variety of planes you'll see make for some great organic entertainment. Some, like Thai's Airbus A380, are especially rare finds for U.S.-based travelers. Winner: While premium-cabin passengers won't notice much difference between the two airports in terms of lounge access, those traveling in economy will be happier traveling through Narita. Between Priority Pass lounges and some great planespotting, it makes for a more enjoyable layover. Narita and Haneda are both excellent airports. However, the differences between the two facilities are becoming more apparent. Haneda is much closer in location to downtown Tokyo, and that proximity has made it a favorite for business travelers. The airport is also increasingly used for long-haul flights, especially to the U.S. Meanwhile, Narita offers more flights from more international carriers and can offer a wider choice of destinations around the world. It also has a much broader selection of airport lounges. The Points Guy believes that credit cards can transform lives helping you leverage everyday spending for cash back or travel experiences that might otherwise be out of reach That’s why we publish a variety of editorial content and card comparisons: to help you find a great card to turn your goals into reality Emirates SkyCargo will add Tokyo Narita Airport (NRT) to its scheduled freighter network in May with flights from Dubai International Airport (DXB) expecting to carry a wide range of manufacturing parts on the route NRT will become the 38th point on the freighter network of the cargo arm of Emirates Airline. SkyCargo will operate the DXB-NRT service from May 24 using a Boeing 777F The route will be flown 1X-weekly on Saturdays NRT President and CEO Akihiko Tamura recently said growing cargo traffic is a major goal for the airport which is currently the largest air or sea port in Japan in terms of value of cargo handled NRT handles 17% of the value of all cargo coming to Japan with Tokyo’s sea port coming in second at 11% He added NRT plans to build a new cargo terminal that will be “very convenient for our shippers.” The facility will feature “automation … to the maximum level that will make the terminal very efficient and productive.” Emirates said there is demand to move different types of cargo on the DXB-NRT route “Expected commodities include automobile and machinery parts semiconductor parts and sophisticated pharmaceuticals,” the carrier noted SkyCargo has been using the bellies of passenger aircraft to move cargo to Narita but “large or oddly-shaped shipments such as machinery parts were diverted to KIX,” Emirates said “The deployment of this freighter empowers us to better support our global customers with direct connectivity [from NRT] to and through Dubai Aaron Karp is a Contributing Editor to the Aviation Week Network insight and analysis from our award-winning editors delivered to your inbox daily The Narita International Airport Company (NAA) that has unveiled the preparatory work for the expansion of the airport, has set a target for March 2029 Narita Airport plans to consolidate its three terminals into one from early 2030 in stages Narita Airport expects to increase the number of takeoffs and landings significantly, but it faces a number of challenges in terms of human resources They are ambitious as they plan to increase the yearly cap on arrivals and departures at Narita Airport, from the current 300,000 to 340,000 in October to cater to growing flight demand to Japan Sources said ministry officials were working to mainly increase the number of takeoffs and landings in the morning and afternoon under the new ceiling Tokyo Haneda was the principal airport until Narita was built in 1978, 47 years after Haneda and against the wishes of many local inhabitants It then went on to be designated as the international airport In the initial plan for Narita Airport in the 1960s a "blueprint" was drawn to install five runways due to the extreme difficulty of acquiring land it is operated with a total of two runways The airport operator will also introduce a third runway to this international airport in 2029 as part of Narita’s “second grand opening.” It plans to eventually scale up the annual takeoff and landing capacity to 500,000 Now it's time for a major overhaul at Narita, a USD5 billion project that will decommission one of the three terminals at present build a new one and then incorporate all three terminals into one officials from airport operator Narita International Airport Corp Chiba Prefecture and nine nearby municipalities held a meeting at the prefectural government’s office The session approved the plan presented by the government and NAA to raise the flight cap to 340,000 “This project is crucial for us both to win the competition among Asian airports and to foster development of surrounding areas,” Chiba Governor Toshihito Kumagai said The central and local governments agreed on the future capacity plan in 2018 and NAA is now forging ahead with efforts to enhance Narita’s functions The 2,500-meter Runway B will be extended 1,000 meters northward by March 2029 a 3,500-meter Runway C, will be built south of Runway B Ninety minutes will be added to the runways’ operational times based on an agreement with local governments for now atleast ! Narita International Airport Corp must overcome several hurdles to progress the enhancement “The most pressing issue is securing human resources,” said NAA President Akihiko Tamura who was once a transport ministry official The aviation industry currently suffers from a severe lack of security check personnel and ground-handling operators such as traffic directors and airport reception staff Transport ministry statistics show that the number of airport workers nationwide decreased by nearly 20 percent from pre-COVID-19 levels an airport operator could not accommodate the desired maximum flight numbers of airlines Narita Airport’s workforce also shrank during the pandemic to 36,000 as of February 2023 While the figure has since recovered to an estimated 40,000 around 70,000 workers are considered necessary under the functional improvement plan About half of the airport’s employees reside in nine surrounding municipalities which are now plagued by declining populations Narita is considering an “airport tour” and other approaches to encourage young people to pursue careers in the aviation business.NAA is also eyeing labor power from outside Japan The central government in spring last year added the aviation business to the list of “specific industries” where foreign workers can help to alleviate labor shortages A maximum of 4,400 foreign workers with “specified skills” will be accepted for jobs at airports over the five-year period through fiscal 2028 That is nearly five times the current number of foreign staff at airports nationwide The site where the new runway will be built has been inhabited by residents and these areas will be lost to the expansion One of them is the Nakago district of Shibayama Town many residents have made a living from farming one of the last landowners to hold out against the expansion of Narita Airport held a New Year party on Sunday with hundreds of fellow activists they celebrated the mass demonstrations in the 1970s that disrupted the construction and opening of the airport near Tokyo Because he was one of the last landowners holding out against construction the airport’s second runway had to be shortened and a fence erected around his small landholding Mediation and a proposal for compensation was made by the Narita Airport company saying he wanted to keep and cultivate the field of his ancestors The land has been in his family for around 100 years the enhancements will expand Narita Airport from 1,198 hectares to 2,297 hectares The total cost of the project is about 670 billion yen for NAA and the country The relocation is about 200 houses in the towns of Shibayama and Tako due to the construction of the runway and a total of about 1,000 houses in one city and three towns of Narita and Yokoshibamitsu in terms of surrounding noise The Japanese government is ambitious with the goal of 60 million visitors the figure is more than double the 25 million visits for the year 2023 Increasing the airport capacity is progressive but that development also comes with risks associated with aviation safety that brings challenges with increased number of flights to be handled by skilled manpower and an appropriate number of air traffic controllers More air traffic controllers will be needed for safe flight navigation to and from the airport their overall count in Japan has remained constant at around 2,000 over last 10 years period Another problem likely to be exacerbated is noise pollution. Nine municipalities around the airport are still struggling to dispel concerns about noise more takeoffs and landings are expected in the morning and evening at Narita since both domestic and foreign airlines prefer these hours “strengthening approaches to contain noise when flight capacity reaches 500,000.” But these measures may fall short One local government leader who generally supports the airport expansion plan has continued to call for “additional measures against noise.” “I do not think the project will progress smoothly taking into account the mountain of challenges,” said a mayor of one municipality areas in the proximity have no choice but to develop with Narita Airport.” There is a "Hokuso VOR/DME" terrestrial radio station on the extension of the "Approach Light" on the north side (16L) of the current Runway B it will be necessary to relocate the "Hokuso VOR/DME" Very High Frequency Omnidirectional Range Station (VOR) is a type of short-range VHF radio navigation system for aircraft enabling aircraft with a VOR receiver to determine the azimuth between the aircraft to/from fixed VOR ground radio beacons This enables you to see the direction of the aircraft movement Narita had about 36.7 million international passengers placing it 18th among international airports in the world That was a major step back from its eighth place standing in year 2000. It was overtaken by Asian airports such as Incheon (South Korea) and Taoyuan (Taiwan) Display Picture: SGR RT Mark Ⅱ FL360aero | All right Reserved 2025 Travel news, reviews and intel for high-flyers Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Just its second lounge in Asia after Bangkok, the new space is its largest airport lounge outside of Istanbul Airport Turkish Airlines celebrated the opening of an expansive new lounge at Tokyo Narita International Airport (NRT) its largest lounge yet outside of Istanbul located next to Gate 47 in Narita’s Terminal 1 South Wing currently includes 800 square meters of floor space and accommodates up to 105 guests the lounge is set to increase even further to an impressive 1,500 square meters once the second phase is complete A range of premium passengers can now refuel and unwind in the lounge before their flight as well as Star Alliance Gold members and business class passengers with Turkish Airlines or any other Star Alliance member airline The lounge is open every day from 7:30 AM to 9:45 PM The new space features all the amenities that premium travelers have come to expect from an airport lounge and a dedicated workspace for business travelers Other features include designated relaxation areas and a private VIP room for exclusive guests The lounge’s design takes elements from Turkish and Japanese traditions while the food and beverages on offer include a buffet of cuisines inspired by both countries and food from the wider Far East region guests can enjoy freshly baked pide (traditional Turkish bread with toppings) from Turkish Airlines’ only pide oven outside Istanbul “We are glad to open our largest overseas lounge at Tokyo’s Narita Airport offering our guests a space that harmonizes Turkish hospitality with Japanese elegance symbolizing over a century of close relations between our nations,” said Ümit Develi Vice President of Sales for Far East & Oceania at Turkish Airlines Photo: Turkish Airlines Business Class Lounge “Turkish Airlines’ lounge at Narita International Airport reflects our dedication to enhancing the travel experience and further strengthening our presence in the Asia-Pacific region.” President and CEO of Narita International Airport added: “We sincerely appreciate the establishment of the lounge at Narita Airport Turkish Airlines has greatly contributed to the expansion of Narita Airport’s network and we are truly honoured that the airline has chosen Narita Airport as the location for its second lounge in Asia “With Turkish Airlines’ world-class route network connecting the entire globe the opening of the lounge will enable us to provide even greater value to our passengers We wish Turkish Airlines continued success and look forward to further enhancing Narita Airport’s capabilities while growing together in partnership.” Photo: Courtesy of Miami International Airport Turkish Airlines’ new lounge in Tokyo is just its seventh outside of Turkey adding to existing lounges in Bangkok (BKK) Website created by Ink Studio As I wrote about separately, Alaska Air Group has plans to launch long haul flights out of Seattle nonstop flights between Seattle (SEA) and Tokyo Narita (NRT) The flight will operate with the following schedule: HA823 Seattle to Tokyo departing 1:30PM arriving 4:00PM (+1 day)HA824 Tokyo to Seattle departing 6:25PM arriving 11:30AM The 4,739-mile flight is blocked at 10hr30min westbound and 9hr5min eastbound Hawaiian Airlines will use an Airbus A330-200 for the route comprised of 18 business class seats and 260 economy class seats Hawaiian’s business class is in a 2-2-2 configuration so that’s not terribly competitive nowadays Alaska Air Group does plan to update the interiors of its A330s to be more competitive but there’s no timeline for that yet as many people like the pair of seats by the windows With Alaska and Hawaiian still being on separate operating certificates there’s understandably some confusion about how exactly service like this works: Tokyo Narita seems like a logical first long haul airport for Alaska Air Group to serve out of Seattle: This also makes sense in the context of Hawaiian’s struggles flying wide body aircraft profitably Alaska Air Group notes how this new Seattle to Tokyo Narita route enables the airline to right-size capacity between Hawaii and Japan given that it’s a market that has experienced a weaker leisure travel demand in the wake of the pandemic the airline will discontinue its route between Honolulu (HNL) and Tokyo Narita (NRT) and will instead focus its service from Hawaii on the Tokyo Haneda (HND) route Ultimately I think this is a smart move on Alaska’s part I am a bit puzzled by why long haul service is starting with A330s rather than 787s since the latter have a much more competitive onboard product But when you combine Alaska’s massive network out of Seattle, its loyal customer base, and the pretty good economics of this route, I think the airline will succeed with its long haul strategy from Seattle Alaska Air Group will launch daily nonstop flights between Seattle and Tokyo Narita This will be the first of a dozen long haul routes that Alaska Air Group launches out of Seattle by 2030 and it’s a super exciting development What do you make of Hawaiian’s new Seattle to Tokyo route It would have been nice if HA/AS offered this flight to NRT as an overnight to compliment JL's day time flight curious if AS will expand partnership with JX in Asia at least codeshare flights from NRT to TPE they also seems to left out TPE for expansion at least we won't get fifth airlines competing the route IDK this seems confusing to consumers imo flying Hawaiian aircraft and Hawaiian crew out of an Alaska base?? Expanding somewhat out of Seattle makes sense but majorly is questionable given how different the brands are imo I also don’t think Seattle is ever going to be this huge long haul power house that Alaska is hoping it will be.They can try it but will it actually be successful is another question AS' CEO said that widebody flights from SEA will operate under the AS brand but will use the HA 330s until their is a single operating certificate They will either paint a few planes in AS colors even though operated by HA crew before SOC or the plane will be in HA colors As for the comment about the size of the SEA int'l market SEA is already one of the most competitive int'l markets.. SEA is already one of the most competitive int'l markets in the country There are very few major markets left without one international carrier or DL or both and there are a number of markets where there are 2 foreign carriers plus DL And AS thinks they will jump into those markets and the most telling point of all of this expansion is that he acknowledges that SEA is building new terminals but there are absolutely no plans to expand the runway capacity at SEA AS is pinning its hopes on winning the SEA int'l market using widebodies at an airport that is already very close to full not just on the ground but in the air Although he talks about using widebodies on some flights to replace a couple narrowbodies widebodies take more airspace than a narrowbody so there isn't a significant amount of flight capacity gained That is exactly part of what caused B6 to lose its mantle as the preferred airline in BOS and NYC to DL They can try it but I don’t see it working You overhype Seattle way too much it seems to be rapidly on the decline I don’t ever see it actually needing that much International service Alaska gaining Hawaiian is questionable especially considering how much of a leisure market Hawaii is Seattle may well have peaked but if it has there is far more risk to AS than there is to DL SEA is one of the most competitive US airports for international service relative to the size of the population Having AS enter the fray does not bode well for their plans if you believe - and you may be right - that the metro area has peaked out every metro area loses appeal when the economics quit working Add in that Seattle has a number of geographic barriers that limit growth and it won't and can't keep growing as it did part of which was fueled by people fleeing California does that mean we can't use Alaska companion passes for this It might be worth it to fly coach if it's 2-for-1 They should also fly SEA-HKG in the future since there will be plenty of connection opportunities with CX If only Alaska was a viable airline for anyone east of the Rockies AS is a good story and will be fun to follow their international expansion Allegiant is building a nice base for us at FNT we have the option to fly Delta out of DTW for international just a reminder that flights to NRT get 25% less revenue than comparable flights to HND The HA flight leaves 10 minutes after the JL flight to NRT so I can definitely see a JV with JAL in the future There are millions of 1st & 2nd generation S "Since the US does not allow JVs with the same foreign carrier by two US carriers it means the end of cooperation between AA and JL between the PNW and Asia." AS may not be allowed into the AA/JL JV by DOT or AA but making up a US law about foreign JVs doesn't help you win your argument And HND is the better TYO airport vs NRT but Alaska is also coming from a VERY strong point of sale in SEA and it will surprise no one if AS yields on SEA-NRT strongly outperform Delta on SEA-HND given Delta's lack of a partner in TYO and woefully puny size vs AS in SEA CO and NW had overlapping domestic systems and attempted to expand their int'l networks with JVs with the same int'l partners Not everything is codified in law but rather in practice AS and JL are in the same JV on the same routes AS' ascension to a JV will come at the cost of AA whether you want to hear it or not AS' yields on SEA-NRT will not outperform SEA-HND on either DL or NH Only in your fantasies which are ALWAYS detached from reality But that doesn't mean you get to make up US law to suit your usual nonsensical arguments I doubt AS will outperform NH SEA-HND but I also didn't say they would nice try injecting a new random bit that no one said and acting like you're responding to me I said they'd likely outperform Delta given Delta's half size.. I said they'd likely outperform Delta given Delta's half size to AS in SEA and lack of a partner in TYO Alaska has the strength on both ends of the route despite HND being the generally preferred airport for TYO locals Your dogma is off the charts today but it's always amusing watching everyone laugh at you Why you insist on performing to everyone's already low expectations of you is beyond me first it will surprise no one if AS has yields on SEA-NRT that outperform DL on SEA-HND and now "I doubt AS will outperform NH" you will clearly choose whatever arguments and still make no sense AS serves no more of the top feeder markets to HND or any other Asian market than DL does AS serves many markets with more frequency than DL and also serves a lot of secondary and.. AS serves no more of the top feeder markets to HND or any other Asian market than DL does AS serves many markets with more frequency than DL and also serves a lot of secondary and tertiary markets that contribute nothing to TPAC flights DL is lacking nothing domestically to Asia from SEA AS has no JV with JL which is the only way that NRT works for any legacy carrier in order for AS to grow to a similar role as AA you will clearly choose whatever arguments and still make no sense." Because NH and Delta are clearly equals in everything out of TYO And Delta is the weaker point of Sale vs NH on the TYO side of the route while Alaska will be the stronger point of sale easily on the SEA and TYO side of the route given their membership in the oneworld alliance AA may not want AS in their JL JV but that doesn't mean you get to make up US law or fake precedents that don't relate and that are actually different case law anyway simply noting your lies about US law and precedent all you need to do is show us where two US carriers have ever been allowed to be in the same JV It hasn't happened and it won't happen - which is horribly bad news for AA feel free to provide data that shows how DL compares in int'l markets compared to NH and HA It hasn't happened and it won't happen - which is horribly bad news for AA The wet dreams you have of DL's demise are on full display your wet dreams are not grounded in reality So first you claim there's a law saying two US carriers can't be in an international JV together Then you come up with a precedent and CO/NW thing then don't bother defending it when called out on it Now I need to show you where it's happened before That's why your nonsense about a US law preventing it is just that God even knows what you're trying to say here Delta does serve HNL-HND and showed DOT how badly it was performing in public documents quite recently International fare yields aren't publicly provided so while you seem to think you can just say anything Who knows what you're trying to prove saying Delta doesnt' fly HNL-HND but gets a premium from not flying it.. Try proofreading before attempting yet failing miserably to appear intelligent You clearly know that I meant to say that DL doesn't NRT which is where the trash yields to Tokyo are that is why HA is dropping HNL-NRT and trying to start SEA-NRT where you and they think they will do better - even though the dynamics of NRT and HND aren't any better The difference is that NH doesn't use A380s from SEA - which also goes to show you who tries to.. The difference is that NH doesn't use A380s from SEA - which also goes to show you who tries to take down HA and is just as interested in NOT seeing AS succeed; hint: UA and NH are JV partners and the largest over the Pacific just because you don't know data doesn't mean that others don't know the data You can't even defend your initial points anymore about "US Law on international JVs" because that law does not exist and then come up with nonsense arguments that DL gets a fare premium by not flying HNL-HND Claiming to have international fare data that does not exist publicly and now you're on some weird rant about UA/NH are the biggest in TYO Everyone knows you love to look foolish and hide behind a fake nom de Plume Have a little self respect for once in your sad life DL is most definitely not getting the premium in HNL-HND published fares are not what sells from HNL And the market is a coach market which is why DL doesn't bother to use anything other than a 763 HA is leaving NRT-HND because there is huge overcapacity because NH uses an A380 and DL does not serve NRT which is where average fares to TOKYO "published fares are not what sells from HNL." Must be the amazing corporate clients Delta has in HNL and TYO then (aka Are you suggesting Delta has some large mileage base in TYO or HNL to sell "HA is leaving NRT-HND" HA never flew between the two Tokyo Airports Nor is HA leaving Narita from Seattle or Honolulu "And the market is a coach market" It certainly is for Delta Also why Delta flies its smallest wide body on the route to lower its obviously losses it is AS that is stuck w/ flying lots of capacity from HNL-HND and to serve Tokyo via NRT from SEA." it's Delta flying capacity with no pricing power on TYO-HNL I see where you're finding the HNL-NRT tidbit for HA HA is dropping NRT-HNL and trying for SEA-NRT where the same lower fare dynamic from NRT vs HND exists And let's see what HNL service other carriers decide to add Haneda may be more desirable for point-to-point flying but anyone connecting (which Alaska/Hawaiian tout with JAL) will want Narita for the onward connection opportunities Hawaiian’s in-flight food and drinks in business-class is in need major improvement Especially if the competition across the Pacific is United Polaris It will force Delta to invest and expand in its Pacific fleet The fact that Delta doesn’t fly Tokyo-New York is incredible but you don't get to make up your own facts ICN is a far larger connecting hub than either HND or NRT and it will only grow in connectivity now that the KE-OZ merger has been approved and KE can eliminate the dozens of duplicate routes that KE-OZ operate within an hour of each other at ICN and that is even before the additional runway and further terminal expansion at ICN opens You make up your own facts every single time you post all you or anyone else have to do is show your work The reason why you make the charge about me making up facts is because you reject the facts that are clearly available but you don't like just show the facts about which you think I am wrong You just make up opinions and pass them along as facts...and you are NEVER wrong and I highlight plenty of data sources - only to have some people argue that the data is all made up It really isn't hard to find out that ICN is a far larger hub than either Tokyo hub and oneworld didn't have a partner there; Star did and is losing it as part of the KE-OZ merger JAL has a nicely timed bank at Tokyo Narita and intra-Asia departs around 6pm and vice versa So yes SEA-NRT is perfectly timed for connections at both ends that was the approximate timing of the Delta flights when Narita was a Delta hub There were even some later flights in the evening out of Narita Be weird boarding a Hawaiian flight in January in Seattle seeing all the funky FA Hawaiian shirts and hearing ukulele music....then landing in snowy Tokyo 10 hours later I'm also curious to see how this works in practice Culturally it almost feels like a fifth freedom flight and Alaska will sell off Hawaiian because they do not have enough money @ edward Johnson -- It's possible you're right 12 long haul routes in six years seems totally realistic when you already have as massive of a connectivity network as Alaska does It's one thing if Alaska were an airline startup It's much easier to add long haul routes when you have a well established domestic and regional network Sounds like they have a good idea of what cities they want to launch already Would love a post on your best guesses for the route dartboard... I'm thinking: O&D can sustain route alone - TYO CDG major hubs that rely on connectivity - HKG AMS 1 or 2 unique asia destinations that lack significant US connectivity - HAN/SGN/MNL/?? an extra European leisure-ish destination.. off the top of my head I don't know how many of these would require overflying Russia but maybe this is also a tacit bet that AS (like UA) seems to think this ... Editorial Disclosure: The editorial content on this page is not provided by any entity mentioned herein. Opinions expressed here are the author’s alone, and have not been reviewed, approved or otherwise endorsed by any of these entities. See more about our ethics policies here. 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Surprisingly, United Airlines has eight total routes to Tokyo-Narita — five from the mainland U.S » Learn more: 6 best airlines to fly to Japan it's a stretch to consider Narita airport as part of Tokyo The airport is located near a small city called Narita and is approximately 36 miles from the Imperial Palace at the center of Tokyo Travelers have several options to bridge that distance the most affordable yet comfortable way is by the "limousine bus." It's important to note that these aren't your typical city buses Airport bus companies use luxury coaches with luggage storage underneath the passenger cabin Some buses even have free Wi-Fi for the journey taking the bus directly to your neighborhood may save you the hassle of connecting within Tokyo to get where you want to go Bus companies operate over a dozen routes from Tokyo-Narita to neighborhoods throughout the Tokyo metroplex — and even to Tokyo-Haneda Airport Limousine Bus reports operating over 1,200 departures daily between Tokyo-Narita and Tokyo-Haneda Airport Discounted rates for international tourists start at around $12 (1,900 yen) each way you can take one of several rail options into Tokyo including: Narita Express: The fastest way direct to Tokyo Station. Rates start around $20 (3,070 yen) each way or use your Japan Rail Pass to take the Narita Express at no extra cost Keisei Skyliner: A fast and comfortable express train to northern Tokyo (Nippori or Ueno) with reserved seating Tickets purchased online cost around $15 (2,310 yen) Keisei Line: General subway cars which are slow and don't have reserved seating — but are typically the cheapest option a fare from Tokyo-Narita to Asakusa costs around $7 (1,100 yen) — or cheaper if you use an IC card While you could take a taxi or rideshare from Tokyo-Narita into the city As I write this article from Tokyo-Narita Airport an Uber into the city currently costs around $186 (29,040 yen) one-way Tokyo-Haneda is Tokyo's longest-serving airport having opened in 1931 as Tokyo Haneda Airfield The airport transitioned to primarily servicing domestic flights when Tokyo-Narita opened in 1978 an international terminal was opened at Tokyo-Haneda in 2010 The airport's proximity to Tokyo is the main reason why airlines battle over the opportunity to fly into Tokyo-Haneda the fifth busiest airport in the world as of 2023 with over 78 million passengers 44 airlines operate flights from Tokyo-Haneda Airport to 101 airports across 25 countries you can fly from Tokyo-Haneda to 50 destinations across Japan ANA has 73 routes from Tokyo-Haneda while Japan Airlines operates 59 routes Dallas-Fort Worth: American Airlines and Japan Airlines Washington-Dulles: ANA and United Airlines » Learn more: ANA First Class lounge at Tokyo-Haneda review Tokyo-Haneda is located just south of the center of Tokyo Travelers can travel from Tokyo-Haneda to their final destination in Tokyo via train Airport limousine buses operate dozens of routes from Tokyo-Haneda to neighborhoods around Tokyo again making this a convenient and affordable option to get to your final destination Fares depend on the route but start at around $6 (1,000 yen) check the departure boards for the bus stop assigned for your route Two train lines connect Tokyo-Haneda with the city: Keikyu Line: This expansive train line serves destinations throughout central Tokyo and even out to Tokyo-Narita airport via the Narita Sky Access line Choose your train carefully as local trains will take much longer than "express" and "rapid-limited express" trains which skip over intermediate stops Tokyo Monorail: Take this single-tracked train for a scenic route to Hamamatsucho Then connect to the circular JR Yamanote line to get to destinations across the city Since Tokyo-Haneda is much closer to the city taking a taxi or rideshare is more affordable than Tokyo-Narita taking a private car may not be faster than taking a train a journey from Tokyo-Haneda to Asakusa Station takes 38 minutes by train at a cost of around $4 (599 yen) versus an Uber taking 45 minutes and costing around $62 (9,640 yen) » Learn more: Should you tip in Japan? flying into Tokyo-Haneda is going to be the better option for most travelers visiting Tokyo The airport is closer to the city center and has more than double the limousine bus options to neighborhoods around the city Haneda's proximity means getting into the city is cheaper a nonstop flight into Tokyo-Narita can be preferable to connecting to fly into Tokyo-Haneda award availability may only be available on routes into Tokyo-Narita and not Tokyo-Haneda While Narita isn't central to the city it's certainly worth flying into to pay fewer miles Limited Time Only: Earn $1,000 Toward Travel!Capital One Venture Rewards Credit Card It was followed by Singapore's Changi and Hong Kong International Airport Skytrax conducted a survey assessing passengers' experiences across multiple factors including quality of staff service (attitude efficiency) delivered across front-line positions at an airport It includes staff working for customer help/info counters food and beverage outlets - all customer facing staff Incheon Airport is the main international airport serving Seoul It is also one of the largest and busiest airports in the world the airport offers various services for passengers and electric cart services for those with reduced mobility Email: evne@vnexpress.netTel: 028 7300 9999 - Ext 8556 FPT Tower, 10 Pham Van Bach Street, Dich Vong Ward, Cau Giay District, Hanoi, Vietnam © Copyright 1997 VnExpress.net. All rights reserved. aiming to balance its growing low-cost carrier traffic with international services.","image":"https://images.cdn.centreforaviation.com/stories/CTC/Japan_Tokyo-1024x.jpg"}16-Jul-2024 11:15 AMUSD5 billion ‘New Narita Airport’ project – in what direction will the investment take it?AnalysisWhile there are numerous other cities apart from Tokyo with two main commercial airports each of them handling both domestic and international traffic the position there is more complex than in most cases Now the time has come for a major revamp at Narita: a USD5 billion project that will decommission one of the three terminals The nature of Narita's traffic both now and in the future will dictate the design of these facilities and their operation You must log in to read the rest of this article Got an account? Log In Get a taste of our expert analysis and research publications by signing up to CAPA Content Lite for free, or unlock full access with CAPA Membership aiming to balance its growing low-cost carrier traffic with international services.","keypoints":"NIAC proposes a ‘New Narita’ Airport costing over USD5 billion.\r\nNIAC is the corporatised operator of the airport and has been active in foreign markets.\r\nNow it turns its attention to its home airport as traffic starts to return after the COVID-19 pandemic (but it is still well down on the pre-COVID level).\r\nEventually three terminals – including a new one – will be consolidated into one.\r\nNarita is the main international airport but their roles have been reversing.\r\nNarita’s main charges to airlines are still lower than Haneda’s.\r\nNarita has the highest level of LCC capacity among a group of international airports and the lowest level of alliance capacity.\r\nThat has implications for how the ‘New Narita’ will be configured and for how its role will change.","abstract":"While there are numerous other cities apart from Tokyo with two main commercial airports Now the time has come for a major revamp at Narita: a USD5 billion project that will decommission one of the three terminals The nature of Narita's traffic both now and in the future will dictate the design of these facilities and their operation Nicholas Santos nuota 23.26 nei 50 m farfalla M45 LCM limando di 1,70 s il precedente record mondiale e superando il minimo “A” per i Mondiali we are discussing the madness that occurred at the Ft Lauderdale Pro Swim Ledecky’s world record in the 800 free proves that age is seemingly just a number for her but it also makes the Rio 2016 swim she beat out more memorable March 23rd, 2025 Asia, International, News, Previews & Recaps, Records The final day of action unfolded at the 2025 Japan Swim the competition which represents the sole qualifying opportunity for the nation’s swimmers to add their names to the World Championships roster 18-year-old Mio Narita saved her best performance for last winning gold in the women’s 400m IM and setting a new Japanese National High School Record in the process After establishing herself as the top-seeded swimmer with a morning swim of 4:41.23 out of the heats Olympic finalist Narita crushed a big-time result of 4:35.39 to ultimately take the gold Narita was one of two swimmers to get under the 4:40 barrier this evening, with Waka Kobori hitting 4:39.14 for the silver her time this evening overtook her own previous Japanese National High School benchmark and lifetime best of 4:35.40 notched at last year’s Olympic Trials Her slightly quicker performance keeps her ranked as Japan’s #3 performer of all time in this 4IM event Top 5 Japanese Women’s LCM 400 IM Performers All-Time Both Narita and Kobori cleared the World Aquatics ‘A’ standard of 4:43.06 needed to qualify for Singapore and the pair ranks 4th and 5th Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_2" ).setAttribute( "value" Former Masters swimmer and coach Loretta (Retta) thrives on a non-stop but productive schedule that includes having earned her MBA while working full-time in IT while owning French 75 Boutique while also providing swimming insight for BBC More from Retta RaceSee All Subscribe to our newsletter and receive our latest updates The 2025 Japan Swim kicked off today from the Tokyo Aquatics Centre site of swimming action at the 2020 Olympic Games One of the marquis events on day one was the women’s 200m IM and Mio Narita ensured her presence was known to kick off her campaign 18-year-old Narita cranked out a time of 2:09.68 to beat the field by nearly a second en route to capturing the gold Shiho Matsumoto was next to the wall in 2:10.61 while Shuna Sasaki rounded out the podium in 2:11.80 Narita’s result represents a new lifetime best for the teen overtaking her previous PB of 2:10.11 logged at last year’s Konami Open for her first-ever foray under the 2:10 barrier Narita’s performance tonight established a new Japanese National High School Record Three-time Olympian Rikako Ikee held the previous benchmark with the 2:09.98 she put on the books in 2017 Splits for Narita this evening included 28.35/33.52/36.90/30.91 to become Japan’s 5th-swiftest performer of all time Top 5 Japanese Women’s LCM 200 IM Performers All-Time Narita’s performance now inserts her into the season’s world rankings in slot #2 Her new high school record also easily cleared the 2:12.83 World Aquatics ‘A’ standard needed for this summer’s World Championships Matsumoto’s silver medal-worthy outing of 2:10.61 also made the grade After the race, Narita told Nikkan Sports “It’s [breaking the record] always been my goal “I want to do my best to get a personal best of 4 minutes 34 seconds.” Advertiser DisclosureAdvertiser Disclosure 61 Published Articles 3583 Edited Articles Opinions and recommendations are ours alone which is a great airline of choice when planning a trip to Japan will once again offer a twice-daily service from Chicago (ORD) to the Japanese capital of Tokyo After being removed from its schedule in 2023 JAL will restore its nonstop service to Tokyo’s Narita (NRT) airport this spring The Japanese flag carrier will restart its nonstop service between the Windy City and Tokyo Narita on May 31 2025 (with the return route launching the next day) just in time for the busy summer travel season This is particularly useful for those wishing to connect onwards to other destinations in Tokyo The new service will operate according to the following schedule: The arrival time in Chicago will be slightly modified from September 1 to October 25 and the departure time from Chicago during this period will be 12:10 p.m The flights will be codeshared with JAL’s Oneworld partner American Airlines The existing service from Tokyo Haneda (HND) arrives in Chicago early in the morning compared to the late afternoon arrival from Tokyo Narita: The U.S. is clearly an important market for Japan Airlines. Not only was it the launch country for its first-ever Airbus A350-1000 route to New York (JFK) but in 2025 the airline will offer more nonstop flights between the 2 countries than ever before JAL also recently announced that the A350-1000 will start service to Los Angeles (LAX) in the summer of 2025 The carrier also sends a second daily Airbus A350-1000 service to Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) from Haneda the only country so far to have 3 airports welcome its new flagship aircraft To experience the very best of JAL’s exquisite hospitality and catering JAL’s reinstatement of nonstop service from Narita to Chicago will mean better connectivity options for travelers to Japan and beyond but the second daily flight should equate to more mileage redemption options should you wish to experience JAL’s prestigious business and first class without breaking the bank Daniel has loved aviation and travel his entire life He earned a Master of Science in Air Transport Management and has written about travel and aviation in publications like Simple Flying Plus — expert strategies to maximize your points & miles by joining our (free) newsletter We respect your privacy. 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Passengers who wish to select a specific seat or board a different train other than the immediately departing train will need to purchase tickets at station counters or vending machines the system will also be available at Nippori Station on the line Luxury trains offering tourists a chance to visit Japan's hidden gems Disney-themed Shinkansen trains to begin service in Japan from Feb. 21 JR Central to test pet-friendly shinkansen car To have the latest news and stories delivered to your inbox Simply enter your email address below and an email will be sent through which to complete your subscription Please check your inbox for a confirmation email Thank you for reaching out to us.We will get back to you as soon as possible JCAB hosted CAAS on a visit to the Hydrogen Fueling Station for ground support vehicles at Kansai International Airport Chen Chuanren is the Southeast Asia and China Editor for the Aviation Week Network’s (AWN) Air Transport World (ATW) and the Asia-Pacific Defense Correspondent for AWN Singapore Boost Aviation Ties As Narita Joins Innovation Project is published in Aviation Daily an Aviation Week Intelligence Network (AWIN) Market Briefing and is included with your AWIN membership Already a member of AWIN or subscribe to Aviation Daily through your company? Login with your existing email and password Not a member?  Learn how to access the market intelligence and data you need to stay abreast of what's happening in the air transport community March 28th, 2025 Asia, International, News, Previews & Recaps, Records the sole qualifying opportunity for this summer’s World Championships the Tokyo Aquatics Centre is playing host to the 47th National Junior Olympic Cup Spring Swimming Championships The competition spans four days and includes short course meters prelims and finals for girls/boys ages 11-12 Already qualified for Singapore, 18-year-old Mio Narita was in the water once again Narita stopped the clock at a time of 4:28.19 to handily take the gold establishing a new Japanese National High School Record in the process Splits for Narita’s new JPN HS Record: Entering this competition, Miku Kojima held the high school standard so Narita managed to shave .30 off to check in with the new mark Olympic finalist Narita’s performance here also represents a new lifetime best overtaking her previous PB of 4:29.70 notched at the 2022 Japanese Short Course Championships She now becomes Japan’s 4th-quickest SCM 400 IM performer ever Top 5 Japanese Women’s SCM 400 IM Performers All-Time 17-year-old Kazushi Imafuku is also racing at this competition making his presence known in the 400m freestyle Imafuku stopped the clock at a time of 3:42.44 to establish a new meet record with Imafuku’s outing checking in as a new personal best by over 4 seconds He’s now Japan’s 9th-swiftest SCM 400 free performer of all time operates a fleet of eight Boeing 787-8 aircraft It will open service between Tokyo Narita Airport (NRT) and IAH from March 4 Zipair’s 787-8s are configured with 290 seats The airline said starting service from NRT to IAH makes sense because the Lone Star State “has become more business-friendly in terms of tax and cost and major companies have been relocating to Texas.” already operates from NRT to California cities Los Angeles It also operates flights between NRT and Vancouver Zipair aims to operate a fleet of 20 aircraft by 2030 About us | Advertise with us | Contact us Chief of DX Development and Planning department at Tokyo Narita International Airport talks to International Airport Review about the airport’s digital transformation journey and the technology trends shaping the airport sector We are working on promoting digital transformation based on the ‘AIR NARITA’ Master Policy Although air travel demand has temporarily declined due to COVID-19 we recognise that in the face of expected future growth in air travel demand airports around the world face the common challenge of how to operate airports efficiently and promote contactless initiatives We intend to further promote fast travel and generate further airport innovation to improve efficiency The ‘AIR NARITA’ master policy on digital transformation at Narita International Airport is designed around the following three core elements encompassing the activation innovation and renovation of Narita Airport’s business taking all those involved with the airport towards a common destination: We started a trial of the Airport Community App last year as part of our initiative to improve the sophistication of airport operations We are currently considering the application’s operations to allow approximately 40,000 airport employees to use the Airport Community App in real-time in the future We will promote business efficiency and enhanced productivity by proactively incorporating robotics artificial intelligence (AI) and other cutting-edge information and communications technology Narita Airport has implemented several innovative technologies to improve the passenger experience but one of the most notable innovations is the AI chatbot which provides guidance services for passengers who have just arrived at our airport When you land at Narita Airport and connect to the airport’s free Wi-Fi you will see the chatbot’s information screen on your smart phone You can ask it anything about Narita Airport as well as Japan The chatbot is highly accurate because it is powered by a machine learning AI system that has been trained on previously collected data Another using AI-powered system is the Multi-lingual Intercom Service This allows customers to speak to an operator simply by holding their smartphone over a QR code panel installed on the wall This intercom system can automatically translate customer questions from or other languages into Japanese and display them on the operator’s monitor answers from airport staff can be automatically translated into the customer’s own language and displayed on their smartphone Our system supports 13 international languages using AI machine translation This facilitates more fluent conversations between passengers and operators our system can also use text messages via keyboard input making it accessible to the hearing impaired The Multi-lingual Intercom Service is extremely effective in dealing with international passengers at Narita Airport who cannot speak Japanese or English these panels have been installed at some 100 locations within the airport Because AI can assist in some areas that are currently performed by people self-driving cars could be useful in solving the shortage of bus drivers the use of AI can be expected to eliminate human error and reduce traffic accidents I believe that this cutting-edge AI technology can be implemented not only for buses but also for the ground service unit (GSU) vehicles at airports for airports where safety is the top priority this autonomous vehicle technology can kill two birds with one stone by resolving the shortage of human resources and ensuring safety AI will bring the most significant changes to airport operations the data linkage status of each system at Narita Airport is that multiple mechanical systems are connected peer-to-peer and it is hard to manage the data I believe most airports have the same issue I believe that technology that can solve this problem by harnessing information to analyse and display various types of data in real-time to improve the customer experience efficiency and convenience of airport facilities and services Tatsuya Narukiyo joined Narita International Airport Corporation (NAA) as an IT Engineer in 2016 he took on the role of Chief of DX Development and Planning department Tatsuya is responsible for digital transformation at Narita International Airport which is the biggest international airport in Japan He is working on building a data lake system (AODB: Airport Operational Data Base) to analyse and display various data in real time for digital innovation By No comments yet All subscriptions include online membership giving you access to the journal and exclusive content By By Comment *document.getElementById("comment").setAttribute( "id" "aad1d2e6a97e3bf9dc9a6da2096c9893" );document.getElementById("d6337c1004").setAttribute( "id" Write for us 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Terms & Conditions | Privacy Policy | Cookie Policy Website design and development by e-Motive Media Limited Videh Kumar Jaipuriar has been nominated for his exemplary leadership in managing and navigating Delhi International Airport (DEL) during the COVID-19 pandemic He led multiple initiatives to ensure business continuity at DEL which included passenger safety and convenience and care for environment and employee safety He proactively engaged with the government stakeholders and supported them in safeguarding aviation through strong confidence building measures for travellers such as developing several indigenous technology solutions like air circulation with six changes per hour and a combination of UV and plasma disinfection systems to provide safest journey experience to their passengers DEL has been forefront of implementing safety measures which was later adopted across the country Jaipuriar ensured that DEL was operational for rescue missions and transporting medical essentials to various parts of the country He further led the Vande Bharat Mission flights of Government of India (a rescue mission to get Indians back to India) as well as rescue flights by other international governments His outstanding leadership across all areas across the stakeholders in the aviation ecosystem and going beyond the call of duty in managing and navigating this crisis for a national capital airport having national importance makes him the apt choice for the Person of the Year Award Adnan Saggaf continues to demonstrate strong leadership skills throughout the COVID-19 pandemic and brought out of the box ideas in attracting traffic and to support his team during this difficult time With new innovative ideas in balancing cash flow the facilities were kept maintained and the personal were kept employed Saggaf has protected the financial stability of his staff income shown excellent performance of crisis management and exceptional negotiation skills shown with authority regarding agreement restructuring and receivable payments To handle the loss of Umrah traffic to the airport to use the terminal with attractive offers and more reliable services He built a new strategy by diversifying the airport offers He prepared the facilities by deploying new technology and working on enhancing passenger experience Saggaf also initiated a capacity building programme for the airside team by drafting SOPS as well as initiating dedicated workshops to discuss ideas and to deploy new initiatives and this is exactly what Saggaf showed and why he deserves to be awarded as the Person of the year 2021 Peter has been with the Sangster International Airport for over 25 years operations and now oversees the security function and is also the Chief Operations Officer Peter has been instrumental in co-ordinating the preparation and implementation of a COVID-19 response plan for not just MBJ but to guide the operation of all agencies operating on airport The aim of this plan was to ensure a safe environment for staff and the travelling public; therefore this plan was instrumental to establish consumer/travellers/public confidence and provided information and guidelines on the new protocols implemented at the airport Peter is well known for his expertise in investigation and aviation security His co-operation with law enforcement stakeholders has been unrelenting in assuring the security of the airport and stakeholders alike While Peter is known as a firm individual that displays the outmost professionalism and integrity he operates on the basis of equity and fairness in all matters relating to staff Robson Freitas has developed and led the BH Airport plan for the resumption of airport operations post-COVID-19 as well as being responsible for leading the group of Directors and Managers at the airport defining the three main pillars of recovery: Health and Safety of People Institutional and Integrated Communication and Institutional Partners These central pillars include ensuring hygiene and health and social distances measures for passengers in addition to participating in strategic committees involving the public sectors to comply with regulatory rules Freitas developed the COVID guardians programme who were responsible in monitoring and following up on the measures already implemented for COVID-19 and advising users employees and other people on compliance with distancing hygiene and health measures recommended by health authorities He also developed a COVID booklet with information and guidance for the airport community regarding good hygiene and health practices and led the beginning of the publication of a monthly newsletter with passenger curve information allowing the planning of reopening and rehiring by commercial stores Freitas also supported the reduction of OPEX by planning the temporary closure of areas toilets and equipment in common use and internalising some activities Raghunath worked closely with all the aero concessionaires and cargo operators to minimise disruption and provide financial relief to them The airline marketing team helped launch a historic first route to the U.S West Coast and the cargo team at BIAL also achieved record numbers over this period with the airport becoming India’s leading airport for the export of perishables Raghunath has led a digital transformation and expansion at BIAL airport with new initiatives and the deployment of the fully biometric-based self-boarding solution for seamless passenger flow and travel experiences and a process automation and analytics platform meant that the airport won ACI World’s ‘Voice of the Customer’ initiative which recognised BIAL airports efforts to prioritise their customers during COVID-19 Raghunath has remained a staunch and resilient leader during such an uncertain time and is very much appreciated by his team Alicia Prince has played a critical role in leading and navigating Cairns Airport through the COVID-19 pandemic Prince implemented a functional plan to ensure business continuity and staff welfare segregating front-line operational staff into work teams to avoid interaction between groups She ensured that the $55 million domestic Terminal upgrade continued safely despite the unprecedented COVID-19 crisis She also deployed the COVIDSafe Operation Plan for Cairns Airport which was endorsed and later commended by Queensland Chief Health Officer As part of this plan Alicia developed an airport layout to provide physical separation of low risk and high-risk arrivals and initiated increased hygiene and sanitisation protocols The health and safety of the airport community was paramount to maintaining operations and in response to this Alicia initiated a COVIDSafe training program for the entire airport community and worked closely with her team to deliver As a result of the great work Prince has done to ensure COVID-19 best practices Cairns Airport was one of the first Australian Airports to be awarded an ACI Global Health Accreditation Alicia also led the terminal optimisation project which assessed and implemented terminal downscales due to the crisis Significant savings (both financial and environmental) were achieved by reducing the operational footprint of the airport Whilst maintaining operations throughout the pandemic was a priority Alicia ensured her team were kept well informed and engaged Cairns Airport has a team of 33 volunteers which form part of Alicia’s wider team To ensure they remained connected and cared for Alicia and her team created care packages including home-made cakes and personally delivered to each of the volunteers’ houses in a COVIDSafe manner Alicia demonstrated great leadership throughout the pandemic and continues to do so today Her clear and transparent communication and collaboration with other Australian Airports and key agencies to ensure best practice and alignment contributed greatly to business continuity all the above was managed whilst working remotely and juggling home schooling with her two young boys Balram Bheodari leads Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport as North America’s most efficient airport due to his vast knowledge of and astute attention to efficiency in aviation which has allowed the airport to thrive in the most difficult of markets and selflessness to provide a quality of leadership throughout Atlanta Airport He oversees all facets of airport governance including operations and a multi-billion-dollar capital improvement programme designed to pave the way for Atlanta’s growth over the next 20 years Bheodari developed a comprehensive resumption of operations playbook that served to support ATL’s recovery efforts With guidance from the Federal Aviation Administration and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) amid evolving health and safety guidelines Bheodari steadfastly encouraged collaboration among stakeholders he participated in daily calls with Airports Council International and other large-hub airports to share best practices as well as information from Washington He aimed to restore customer confidence and ensure the airport was a healthy facility using COVID-19 safe protocols the airport achieved Airport of the Year by the Airport Minority Advisory Council (AMAC) Bheodari was the most ardent supporter of our mission-critical employees Having worked his way up through the ranks he fully appreciates the oftentimes thankless jobs these employees perform that keep the Airport safe and running optimally at all times Morale never flagged because Bheodari made sure those employees felt valued through hazard pay His actions and his directives all reflect his commitment to the three key focus areas of our organisation’s strategic plan: people Jonas Abrahamsson has shown the strength to steer the company towards its long-term sustainable goals Abrahamsson has ensured that Swedavia achieved its net zero target for all ten of the airports in 2020 and has continued to support strategic development and innovation to further the cause of sustainable air travel when passenger numbers where down over 90 per cent and a lot of investments were paused he decided that investments in the company’s net zero target should proceed allowing Swedavia to become the first net zero airport group by the end of 2020 Chris Dinsdale has worked at Budapest Airport since 2015 where he was nominated for the position as CEO fought relentlessly to make sure that the company survived the crisis and worked with great commitment to secure the funding of the airport a voluntary salary cut for the executives and the founding of the Budapest Airport Foundation which supports blue collar workers who lost their job during the COVID-19 pandemic After being nominated to CEO position in March 2021 Dinsdale continues to work closely with the executive team to create a clear COVID-19 recovery strategy for Budapest Airport This will also mean that we come out stronger of the pandemic 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Corporation (NAA) is rolling out major upgrades as part of a digital transformation strategy that seeks to revamp it into an “airport of the future.” NAA executives Shinichiro Motomiya (GM for Airport Planning) and Tatsuya Izumi (Deputy General Manager) spoke with Frontier Enterprise to elaborate on the status of airport upgrades a four-party council reached an agreement to expand the airport’s annual capacity from 300,000 to 500,000 arrivals and departures The council comprises the Ministry of Land Transport and Tourism; Chiba Prefecture; nine municipalities surrounding Narita Airport; and NAA This expansion will involve extending the existing runway and constructing a new one any move to increase the number of annual flights to and from Narita beyond 300,000 has had to be approved by the local communities the airport will expand its annual flight capacity to 340,000 Narita Airport has been working to upgrade its air traffic control functions and introduce high-speed exit taxiways by the summer timetable of 2020 to ensure safe and efficient operations,” Motomiya said one of the immediate effects of the increased number of flights is heightened noise in the surrounding communities what the airport can do on its own is limited “We are installing soundproofing measures at residences schools and other properties in the surrounding area the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) and other research institutes are conducting research to reduce the source of noise and we would like to cooperate in the development of such research by providing data and promoting its widespread use,” he said Baggage handling is one of several airport operations currently undergoing improvements behind the scenes the decision-making involved in loading and unloading baggage is so complex and nuanced that today’s technology still can’t replicate it at the same level as human workers “Progress in automating baggage loading and unloading has been slow due to the dynamic and detailed nature of the extremely sophisticated decision-making process,” he said NAA is developing the elemental technologies that will eventually form the foundation of its future system — introducing each one incrementally “We believe the key to success is to introduce these technologies gradually starting with small-scale improvements to existing operations Our goal is to build understanding among the teams responsible for daily operations and that’s what we’re working toward,” he noted and IoT have become staples of data-driven airport operations worldwide Narita International Airport is using data to improve operational efficiency we will utilise data to optimise operations and improve marketing accuracy — all in pursuit of smarter more sustainable airport management,” Motomiya said Motomiya sees strong potential for AI at Narita Airport drawing parallels with its success in Japan’s manufacturing and logistics sectors Narita Airport is actively promoting the use of AI to improve operational efficiency the airport is integrating emerging technologies This includes applying real-time AI analysis to operational data and introducing predictive preventive maintenance an initiative by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) that aims to automate and streamline passenger processing Technologies supporting this include facial and image recognition Izumi also sees AI playing a major role in how airport operations evolve “AI technologies will help us improve staff productivity by enabling automation and labour savings that haven’t been possible with conventional systems We also aim to provide more personalised information and services to each passenger Our goal is to create a travel experience that’s never been seen before — using agentic AI and the additional workforce capacity made possible by automation to deliver more human-centred service,” he said NAA envisions Narita International Airport becoming an “airport of the future” — not just a piece of transportation infrastructure but a continuously evolving hub shaped by technology and cooperation with the surrounding community smart airport initiatives are advancing through the use of AI alongside passenger assistance technologies like robotics and self-driving systems there’s growing focus on hydrogen fuel and renewable energy as part of the push toward carbon neutrality,” Motomiya observed He noted that many airport cities and aerotropolises are also emerging globally Narita Airport is aiming to extend its existing runway and construct a new one by March 2029 it plans to build a consolidated passenger terminal and drive integrated development with the local community through the introduction of the Airport City concept Motomiya also highlighted the Narita Open Innovation Program 2023 which attracted more than 160 companies — including start-ups — to collaborate on areas such as employee productivity “We’re currently running proof-of-concept trials for some of the proposals and we’ll keep working to further evolve Narita Airport through open innovation initiatives,” he concluded International Airport Review caught up with Narita International Airport Corporation’s Chief of Sustainability we hear from Ishiguro about the small but powerful changes the company is making to manage emissions My name is Takeshi Ishiguro and I am a member of the sustainability department at Narita International Airport Corporation (NAA) I have been working mainly on carbon neutralisation project for airport vehicles the idea is to establish three infrastructure facilities and support systems:  electricity so that stakeholders can choose a method of vehicle decarbonisation we will promote a project to install solar power generation we will consider incentive systems to compensate for the price difference between sustainable aviation fuel and jet fuel As a part of the aviation lighting upgrade halogen and fluorescent lights will be replaced with LEDs all newly constructed runways and taxiways will naturally be installed with LEDs As for the conversion of aviation lights to LED we are trying to convert all of them to LED by 2030 About 60% of the aviation lights have already been converted to LED Electric vehicle chargers and hydrogen stations are already in place four of NAA’s special vehicles are currently fuelled with renewable diesel and we are preparing to increase the number of renewable diesel vehicles and to fuel airport operator vehicles after the summer renewable diesel is expensive and we are considering a subseries to help patch the price gap with diesel fuel It’s a medium and long-term numerical target for decarbonisation with the goal of achieving carbon neutrality It’s a concerted efforts of all parties in both The initiative includes the introduction of advanced technology reduction of environmental impact through construction and the reduction of CO2 emissions through co-operation with stakeholders Since initiatives related to decarbonisation are not an issue that can be solved by a single company it is important to foster a sense of unity among the business board we are working on three initiatives for one part of the fleet of electric vehicles; fuel vessel vehicles and fuel conversions so that airport operators can promote decarbonisation using methods appropriately made for each company We have been installing solar power generation systems for more than 20 years We increased the number of installations starting in the late 2020s to enhance their supply of electricity from renewable energy sources The decarbonisation of the vehicles and establishment of a system which introduces sustainable energy fuels has been rapidly studied and addressed over the past few years There is one off-site hydrogen station at the landside area of the Narita Airport grey hydrogen is refuelled from outside the airport we would like to produce green hydrogen by water electrolysis using electricity from solar power generation systems to utilise it at the airport Mr. Takeshi Ishiguro joined Narita International Airport Corporation (NAA) as an engineer in 2019 He was a member of Airfield Maintenance Department and he was working on LED conversion project Ishiguro took on the role of Chief in Airport Sustainability and he is now responsible for carbon-neutral project of the airport’s vehicles , , , By No comments yet "ab392fb1cf2e6898abc2b712081cb74c" );document.getElementById("d6337c1004").setAttribute( "id" French beauty house Guerlain introduced its ‘Ultimate Boutique’ at Narita International Airport on 8 November with a ribbon-cutting ceremony The LVMH Group-owned maison has created a space that blends art and beauty featuring contemporary design alongside a personalised shopping experience It offers an immersive customer venue centred around Guerlain’s triple-axis portfolio A standout feature is the facialist alcove the first and only one currently available in Guerlain’s airport stores shoppers can receive skincare advice and bespoke treatments Travellers can browse products in the back wall displays while a fragrance discovery zone invites them to embark on an olfactory journey with Guerlain scents Travellers can also indulge in the anti-jetlag and Travel-In-Glow services exclusively designed for its airport location The ‘Ultimate Boutique’ will remain dynamic described by Guerlain as ‘the crowning jewel’ of its Parfumerie d’Art range The French maison noted: “Each fragrance in the Partumerie d’Art collection is born of its own spark of inspiration – an artistic emotion that leaves an indelible mark on the perfumer’s memory “Like a painter seated before their blank canvas a writer piecing together their words or a composer arranging together notes on a score the House of Guerlain perfumer elevates fragrance to the rank of art.”  The new boutique at Narita Airport showcases Patchouli Paris the latest fragrance in L’Art & La Matiére the scent draws inspiration from Parisian nights and the Seine River It blends aldehydes with musk and woody iris notes Jelk said: “If Patchouli Paris were a colour it would be the red glow of the artistic effervescence of Parisian nights.”  The dedicated skincare area in the boutique spotlights the Orchidée Impériale collection a well-rounded range that targets signs of ageing This premium collection leverages the latest discoveries in skin longevity with a distinct formulation featuring the orchid Guerlain has introduced its first Orchidée Impériale skincare morpho-protocol neck and décolleté to delay structural signs of ageing Orchidée Impériale Black is the latest addition to the Orchidée Impériale Exceptional Complete Care range Backed by 15 years of research in Guerlain’s Orchidarium the line harnesses the skin-enhancing effects of the Black Orchid (cycnoches cooperi) to protect against skin ageing the Orchidée Impériale Black skincare line has reinvented its The Cream the Black Orchid is elevated by augmented Blackimmune technology this technology targets three levels of the skin’s self-defence system to help restore its youthful potential The orchid – with its 30,000 species – has been a ‘reservoir of discoveries’ for Guerlain over the past two decades As reported the perfumes & cosmetics house released the Orchidée Impériale Gold Nobile collection earlier this year a breakthrough with potential applications in cosmetics This concept is at the heart of the Orchidée Impériale Gold Nobile line which is inspired by the white orchid The prestige collection comprises the Orchidée Impériale Gold Nobile Cream and Serum now available to travellers in the ‘Ultimate Boutique’ at Narita Airport Passengers can discover Guerlain luxury cosmetics at the ‘Ultimate Boutique’ makeup area with a special focus on Rouge G Guerlain first introduced its hero Rouge G lipstick collection in 2009 offering a wide palette of highly pigmented lipstick shades the French maison reinvented the range with an ultra-care version in 40 accompanying satin or velvet matte shades Its jewel case is a collector’s accessory that can include a personalised engraving Guerlain Beauty Experts are also at hand in the boutique to share ‘the art of complexion as well as an unforgettable smile and eyes makeover’ They offer one-on-one makeup consultations to passengers designed to showcase Parfumerie d’Art fragrances offers customers the chance to personalise their bottles Travellers can also choose from a selection of cords and seals The facialist alcove at the ‘Ultimate Boutique’ offers services tailored to passengers seeking relaxation and rejuvenation They can participate in bespoke experiences designed to promote wellbeing and selfcare Services include hand massages and self-massage coaching guided by therapists and incorporating the traditional healing technique of Gua Sha available only in Guerlain airport boutiques offers a relaxing beauty session alongside Abeille Royale skincare essentials Another highlight is the Travel-In-Glow session a three-minute treatment designed to enhance natural features Guerlain Asia Pacific Director Emma Behaeghel remarked: “Today marks a new milestone for Guerlain as we expand our presence here in Japan – bringing the luxury and heritage of French beauty to one of Asia’s most esteemed travel destinations.”  International Product Division Ⅱ Go Uemura said: “Today at the opening of the Guerlain Ultimate Boutique I am truly grateful to be able to share this wonderful moment with all of you “We would like to extend our sincere appreciation to everyone who has been involved in making this project a reality.” ✈ Subscribe to our newsletter for critical marketing information delivered to your inbox The Moodie Davitt Report is delighted to present the results of the inaugural TREX Awards A trailblazing celebration of the finest travel retail-exclusive products and other initiatives the TREX Awards recognise the critical need for differentiation within travel retail shining a spotlight on innovations 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The company has already made some movements in that direction, scheduling daily flights from Tokyo Narita to Cebu onboard a B737-800, starting on October 27, 2024, the ch-aviation schedules module shows the first intra-Asia United flight in seven years "This seemed like something we would like to try and the advanced bookings indicate that it’s going to be very successful,” said Nocella United Airlines declined to comment on the report The number of flights and passengers at Guam International continues to plumb pre-pandemic levels with the airport seeing 368,200 passengers between January and April 2024 versus 636,846 in the same period in 2019 (a 42% decrease) United Airlines is by far the largest operator in this hub with over 63% of overall capacity and 60% of all frequencies Get started with a ch-aviation subscription unrestricted access to all of ch-aviation's news and data for 14 days Upgrade to our Data and News Subscriptions Aviation Intelligence for your everyday use We offer a comprehensive aviation industry database utilised by various entities such as operators Representatives from Tokyo Narita at Routes World 2024 Strong inbound tourism demand to Japan is fueling network and passenger growth at Tokyo Narita International Airport (NRT) Japan welcomed 17.7 million foreign tourists the highest for any first half of the year NRT recorded 1.92 million foreign passengers representing 120% of pre-pandemic levels from 2019 NRT has welcomed several new routes in 2024 including services by Thai AirAsia to Bangkok Don Mueang via Kaohsiung; Aero K to Seoul; Spring Airlines to Shijiazhuang; ZIPAIR to Vancouver; and Air Japan to Bangkok Upcoming routes include United Airlines’ flights to Cebu; Air Tahiti Nui to Papeete; All Nippon Airways to Perth; Iberia to Madrid; and Japan Airlines to Shanghai NRT has also seen a rise in LCC traffic in recent years with the capacity share of low-cost operators surging from 27% in 2019 to 42% in 2024 “The development of new long-range small aircraft, such as the Boeing 737 MAX and Airbus A321XLR presents opportunities to establish new routes to Asian cities previously inaccessible by narrowbody aircraft,” a spokesperson for NRT told Aviation Week “We aim to capture increasing demand from the Southeast Asian By leveraging our position as the closest airport to North America we plan to enhance transit traffic between Asia and North America.” To accommodate increasing passenger and cargo demand NRT is undertaking major infrastructure improvements Plans include extending the existing runway and constructing a third runway by the end of fiscal 2028 A key aspect of the airport’s future is also the planned consolidation of its three passenger terminals into a single mega-terminal enhancing user experience and connectivity for international and domestic flights The new terminal will be approximately 1.1 million m2 in size and will be able to handle 66 million passengers annually NRT also plans to expand and consolidate cargo facilities to meet direct shipping and cross-border demands strengthening its position as a leading cargo hub in East Asia the global route development community's trusted source for news and information Routes World 2024 is the pre-eminent global event for the network development industry The 29th Routes World event will take place in the Kingdom of Bahrain