Delta Air Lines Inc. is about to revolutionize the journey expertise for passengers flying from Tokyo’s Haneda Airport to connecting home flights within the United States.
According to Jeff Moomaw, Delta’s vice chairman for the Asia Pacific area, the airline is working carefully with Japan’s transport ministry and U.S. authorities to remove the requirement for passengers to recheck their baggage when connecting to native flights within the U.S.
Currently, passengers flying into the United States should verify of their baggage once more when connecting to home flights, regardless of having already gone by baggage inspection at Haneda Airport. This new measure, anticipated to be launched as early as this 12 months, will simplify the method and cut back the effort for vacationers.
Expanding the Program to Incheon Airport and Beyond
Delta’s groundbreaking initiative gained’t cease at Haneda Airport. The airline additionally plans to implement the identical baggage check-through course of for passengers touring from South Korea’s Incheon Airport.
Additionally, Delta goals to increase this comfort to flights originating from London and Frankfurt, additional streamlining worldwide journey for its prospects.
Enhancing the Travel Experience for Delta Passengers
“Anyone who has traveled and connected in the United States knows that it’s a difficult experience,” Moomaw acknowledged. “We will soon be able to remove that part of the experience.”
This transfer is predicted to considerably enhance the general journey expertise for Delta passengers, making connections smoother and extra environment friendly.
Delta at the moment operates flights from Haneda Airport to 6 U.S. cities: Detroit, Atlanta, Minneapolis, Seattle, Los Angeles, and Honolulu. The airline consolidated all its Japan routes to Haneda in 2020, discontinuing its flights from Narita Airport close to Tokyo.
Delta’s Commitment to the Tokyo Market and Japan
Despite the continued challenges posed by the coronavirus pandemic, Delta stays optimistic about the way forward for worldwide air journey.
“We are starting to see more demand for international (flights)” after the pandemic, Moomaw acknowledged. “Tokyo market has the most capacity for Delta of any other market in Asia. We are very committed to Tokyo and Japan long-term.”
This dedication to the Tokyo market and Japan is clear in Delta’s efforts to enhance the journey expertise for its prospects.
By eliminating the necessity for luggage rechecks on connecting flights, Delta is demonstrating its dedication to offering a seamless and handy journey for passengers touring from Tokyo and past.