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Greetings from the Narita Airport email newsletter editorial office.
Narita Airport celebrated its 45th anniversary on the 20th of May! We take this opportunity to express our sincere gratitude for your support of Narita Airport. The airport has evolved step by step over its 45-year history with its facilities being replaced, renewed and reshaped over that time. In this month's issue, we look back at the history of Narita Airport and discuss its vision for the future. |
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45th Anniversary. The Story of Narita Airport, Looking Back and Looking Forward. |
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ZIPAIR launches a new service to San Francisco on 2 June! |
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Revision of Passenger Service Facility Charge and Passenger Security Service Charge |
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WestJet will Launch a New Service to Calgary on 1 May! |
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Monthly Traffic Statistics (Apr 2023) |
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Amendments to International Passenger Charge |
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ZIPAIR to launch Narita - Manila Service on 1 July 2023 |
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45th Anniversary. The Story of Narita Airport, Looking Back and Looking Forward. |
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| Narita Airport History |
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Narita Airport opened in 1978 as Japan's gateway to the sky. It initially opened with only one passenger terminal. Terminal 2 opened in December 1992, Terminal 3 opened in April 2015, and the terminals were expanded as passenger traffic increased.
There was also only one runway in the beginning, but a second runway was added in April 2002 in time for the 2002 FIFA World Cup Korea/Japan held in May of that year.
When Narita first opened, there were 34 airlines. Today, with 88 airlines and 120 routes to 119 destinations, the airline network supports a global international network! (*As of April 2023)
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Although Narita Airport opened on the 20th of May 1978, only a ceremony was held on that day and no aircraft arrived or departed. The first aircraft arrived the next day on the 21st. That was JAL1047, a DC-8 cargo aircraft from Los Angeles via Anchorage.
The first passenger flight to arrive was JAL 446 from Frankfurt. That was also a DC-8. The first flight to depart was a Korean Air cargo plane KAL802 flight on the 21st.
The first passenger flight was JAL 947 to Guam via Saipan on the 22nd. |
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| Did you know? Trivia about Narita Airport (1) |
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<Narita Airport was not called "Narita Airport" when it opened>
Narita Airport opened as "New Tokyo International Airport" and changed its name to "Narita International Airport" on April 1, 2004!
*In this newsletter, we refer to the airport as Narita Airport in a unified manner.
<Overseas travel when the airport first opened>
In the 1970s, Boeing 747s, popularly known as jumbo jets, were the norm. Overseas travel became more accessible with group discounts of about half the normal price and Narita Airport bustled with group travelers.
<PSFC was purchased from vending machine>
The Passenger Service Facility Charge (PSFC) used to be purchased at vending machines in the passenger terminals which would issue a PSFC ticket. Today, this charge is added to the airline ticket when you buy it, and you may not even notice it. PSFC is used to maintain and manage the various facilities that passengers use, and for baggage carts and information and other services.
<Nigiri-zushi on board. Sushi chef on board!>
meal service. It's amazing that there would be a sushi chef on an aircraft. Even today, there are some airlines that have chefs on board serving meals. They go to great lengths to extend hospitality to their customers.
We have a variety of sushi restaurants at Narita Airport so do drop in if you feel like some sushi before your flight. |
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| Capacity Enhancement at Narita Airport |
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| Work is currently underway on a capacity enhancement project at Narita Airport to meet mid- to long-term demand for air services. This entails new and additional runway facilities and extending operating hours to increase capacity from 300,000 slots a year to 500,000. |
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| Did you know? Trivia about Narita Airport (2) |
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<No rail link when airport opened>
In 1978, Keisei Electric Railway was given the role of serving the airport when Narita Airport opened, but passengers had to take a bus from Higashi-Narita Station (then known as Narita Airport Station) to the passenger terminal (today's Terminal 1).
Since 1991, the railway line has been directly connected to the terminals and airport users can choose the mode of transport that best suits their needs today.
<Airline check-in at bus terminals>
T-CAT (Tokyo City Air Terminal) and YCAT (Yokohama City Air Terminal) had airline check-in counters until 2002 where passengers could complete their boarding, baggage check-in and passport control procedures.
<No entry to airport without ID>
In the past, security checks with passports or some other form of identification were needed to enter Narita Airport. The introduction of advanced security technology in 2015 made it possible for people to enter the airport without having to stop at the airport entrances. |
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| Charting the Future of Narita Airport. What is the New Narita Airport concept? |
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| With the advent of Narita Airport's 45th anniversary, it needs to become an international hub airport and develop new facilities to meet continuing increases in demand for air services and replace aging facilities while addressing environmental issues. |
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The current three passenger terminals will become one new passenger terminal to increase efficiency and customer convenience. Consolidating three terminals into one will eliminate the need to change terminals for connecting flights and will provide an easier airport to use for customers.
The proposed site for the single terminal is south of Terminal 2 to provide a balance between the terminals and so that development can take place while the three existing terminals are still operating.
We are also aiming for an attractive terminal that offers space and services for inbound customers to experience the Japanese touch, provides new values of experience through the introduction of cutting-edge technology as well as facilities for interaction with the local community. |
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ZIPAIR launches a new service to San Francisco on 2 June! |
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San Francisco is a city that everyone associates with world-renowned tourist attractions such as Golden Gate Bridge and Fisherman's Wharf. Alamo Square, where the iconic Victorian architecture homes of San Francisco can be found, is also known for being the setting of famous television dramas. We invite you to take advantage of ZIPAIR's comfortable service and enjoy casual trips to the fascinating city of San Francisco.
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Revision of Passenger Service Facility Charge and Passenger Security Service Charge |
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As of Friday, September 1, 2023, the Passenger Service Facility Charge (PSFC) and Passenger Security Service Charge (PSSC) will be revised as follows.
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WestJet will Launch a New Service to Calgary on 1 May! |
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Calgary is the gateway to the Canadian Rockies with their majestic mountains and crystal clear lakes, and attracts visitors from all over the world. Calgary Airport also provides access to Banff National Park, a World Natural Heritage site. In addition to the vast natural landscape, Calgary also features a modern cityscape and excellent shopping facilities which offer the opportunity to enjoy city life. Travel with WestJet to Calgary and enjoy its many attractions.
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Thank you for your interest in this article. What did you think of the history of Narita Airport and its future? The contents of this issue have a bit more of a serious tone but for those of you who have been familiar with the airport since it first opened, it may seem like looking through an album with a few surprising facts thrown in. Narita Airport remains committed to further improvements in convenience and offering our customers an exciting experience. Stand by for more exciting developments at Narita Airport.
See you next month! |
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