Airlines and railway companies say they are likely to suspend their operations on Friday as heavy snow is expected in the Kanto-Koshin region, including Tokyo.
Japan Airlines says that as of 5 p.m. on Thursday, it had cancelled 32 flights to and from Tokyo's Haneda Airport scheduled for Friday.
Other carriers say they will have normal operations, but may cancel some depending on weather. They are calling on people to check airline websites for the latest information.
Railway operators of Shinkansen, subway and other trains say they will run as usual, but that there could be some cancellations and delays.
They are calling on customers to follow updated information on the operators' websites and arrive at stations earlier than usual.
Japan Airlines says that as of 5 p.m. on Thursday, it had cancelled 32 flights to and from Tokyo's Haneda Airport scheduled for Friday.
Other carriers say they will have normal operations, but may cancel some depending on weather. They are calling on people to check airline websites for the latest information.
Railway operators of Shinkansen, subway and other trains say they will run as usual, but that there could be some cancellations and delays.
They are calling on customers to follow updated information on the operators' websites and arrive at stations earlier than usual.
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Summary
Heavy snow forecast in Kanto-Koshin region, including Tokyo, may lead to airline and railway operations suspension or cancellations on Friday. Japan Airlines has already cancelled 32 flights from Haneda Airport. Other carriers plan normal operations but may cancel depending on weather. Travelers
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URL: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20230209_35/
Date: Feb. 9, 2023
Created: 2023/02/10 07:32
Updated: 2025/12/09 07:38
Last Read: 2023/02/10 07:41