JAL trials display panels with live translations at Haneda to help foreign passengers; 13 languages available

An experimental display with live translations introduced by Japan Airlines at Haneda Airport on Tuesday. It will be used to better communicate with foreigners and deaf people. - Photo: The Yomiuri Shimbun

TOKYO: Japan Airlines and Toppan Holdings Inc. introduced an experimental display at a service counter at Haneda Airport on Tuesday (July 2) that offers live translations.

When passengers and airport staff speak, the display shows a translation into one of 13 languages, including English and Chinese.