A slew of new flights bound for the U.S. got off the ground over the weekend at Tokyo's Haneda Airport. Japanese and U.S. aviation authorities agreed in February to allow the extra 10 flights per day.
All Nippon Airways celebrated the launch of its new routes to New York and Chicago. Flights between Haneda and the U.S. had been limited to early mornings and late evenings. The new ones take off during daytime hours. Officials gave the slots to ANA, Japan Airlines, and four U.S. carriers.
(Passenger)
"The new flights are a boon, since Haneda is so easy to get to."
(Business person)
"I can get to New York in the morning by taking a morning flight from Tokyo. It's really convenient for business people."
More changes are in store for Haneda. The transport ministry is planning to introduce a new approach route by 2020. It will take aircraft over downtown Tokyo.
◆a slew of たくさんの～、多数の～
◆get off the ground 離陸する、順調にスタートする
◆aviation 航空、飛行
◆slot 時間枠、時間帯
◆boon 恩恵、恵み、ありがたいこと
◆in store 用意されている、待ち構えている
◆downtown 中心街の、中心地の
