Japan: Adverse weather causing flight disruptions at Haneda Airport, Tokyo, Jan. 6

Event

Flight disruptions are occurring at Haneda Airport (HND) in Tokyo due to heavy snowfall as of afternoon Jan. 6. Reports indicate that All Nippon Airways (ANA) and Japan Airlines (JAL) have canceled at least 90 inbound and outbound flights.

Flight disruptions will likely persist as long as heavy snowfall continues. Further snowfall is forecast to continue until midnight; additional delays are possible into the morning of Jan. 7. Increased demand for available flights is likely. Flight cancelations may lead to increased demand for alternative means of transport.

Advice

Reconfirm flights before departure. Plan for increased demand for available flights. Seek alternative means of transport if disruptions persist.