Kansai Airport Sees Peak Arrivals
The return rush at Kansai International Airport peaked on August 14 as travelers who spent the Obon holiday overseas arrived back in Japan, with 39,300 international passengers expected to land at the airport during the day. (News On Japan)
Kansai International Airport experienced a surge in arrivals on August 14, as returning travelers from the Obon holiday period flocked to the airport. The airport anticipated handling 39,300 international passengers that day, marking it as the busiest for returning travelers during the holiday season. Visitors returning from overseas shared their experiences, with one traveler recounting a weeklong trip to Palau and Guam, while another mentioned their nine-day break in Guam.
Despite the excitement, some returning passengers expressed challenges in readjusting to their regular routines, such as cooking meals and managing household tasks. Kansai Airports forecasted approximately 718,000 individuals to utilize international flights throughout this Obon period, a 20% decrease compared to the previous year, largely due to a 70% reduction in flights to and from China due to strained diplomatic relations.
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