Heavy snow in Japan disrupts holiday air traffic


Japan Airlines said it scrapped 42 flights, affecting 6,398 passengers, by early afternoon, all of them services to and from the northernmost island of Hokkaido. - AFP

TOKYO: Heavy snow in Japan's northern region cancelled dozens of flights Tuesday (Dec 31) as millions of families were returning home to spend the New Year holiday with their loved ones.

Japan Airlines said it scrapped 42 flights, affecting 6,398 passengers, by early afternoon, all of them services to and from the northernmost island of Hokkaido.

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