In the Skies: August 2019
Change in check-in cut-off time at Haneda Airport
All Nippon Airways (ANA), Japan’s largest airline, has announced that check-in cut-off time for ANA international flights departing from Haneda Airport will be changed from 40 minutes to 60 minutes prior to departure. This change will go into effect on 27 October 2019.
In addition, for all domestic flights from any airport in Japan, the cut-off time for passing through the security check point will be changed from 15 minutes to 20 minutes. This change will also go into effect on 27 October 2019. Similar changes were instituted last year on domestic flights departing from Haneda Airport.
ANA is enacting this policy to ensure passengers pass through security and arrive at their boarding gates with ease and on time for boarding. “We sincerely appreciate the kind understanding and cooperation of our passengers,” said Masaki Yokai, senior vice president of ANA. “To prepare for 2020 and beyond, we aim to adopt various measures to create the best possible experience for our most valuable customers.”
Delta cancels Tokyo Narita service, pulls out Singapore flight
From 22 September 2019, Delta will suspend its Singapore-Tokyo Narita service following a review of its Asian routes. Passengers can continue to fly between Singapore and the US via the airline’s partners Korean Air, China Eastern, and Air France-KLM.
To offer options for passengers who wish to travel to the US from Singapore with one-stop, Delta’s joint venture partner, Korean Air, will be carrying passengers on the Singapore-Seoul Incheon-US service. Additionally, Delta’s other partners China Eastern and Air-France-KLM will also be servicing this route via Singapore-Shanghai-US and Singapore-Paris or Amsterdam-US respectively.
United Airlines adds Boeing 777-300ER to PVG-EWR flight
From 22 September 2019, customers flying with United Airlines will be able to fly on board the Boeing 777-300ER from Shanghai (PVG) to New York (Newark) and enjoy Polaris seats and the same amazing service. The Boeing 777-300ER aircraft has 60 seats in United Polaris business class, 24 in United Premium Economy, 62 in United Economy Plus and 204 in United economy class.