Japan Airlines Marks 75 Years of Sapporo–Tokyo Flights: "There Is Still Room to Grow"
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Japan Airlines (JAL) has marked the 75th anniversary of its flights connecting Sapporo and Tokyo, which began in 1951. To commemorate the occasion, a commemorative ceremony was held.
Currently, the route operates 34 flights a day between New Chitose Airport and Haneda Airport. In 2025, approximately 3.5 million people are reported to have used this route.
Japan Airlines says that there is "still room to grow" on this route. The airline has indicated that it will continue its efforts to increase the number of passengers.
The air route connecting Sapporo and Tokyo has supported the movement of people between Hokkaido and the Greater Tokyo area. As the route reaches this milestone of 75 years, attention is focused on how it will develop in the future.
Sources: 日テレNEWS NNN
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