Aviation policy
up in the air

Haneda vs Narita

Air transport policy is clearly a priority for Japan’s new government. Within weeks of the election, Minister Seiji Maehara was creating turbulence with plans to turn Haneda airport into a 24-hour international hub.

But whether or not European executives will soon be able to fly to their home HQ from the centre of Tokyo, there is much room for improvement to Japan’s air transport policy. A lack of ... Read more