A groundbreaking service is being introduced at Narita Airport in Japan, allowing passengers to compress their clothes before packing them in their suitcases. The process is done through special devices or bags that remove air, reducing the volume of clothes and providing significant space for extra luggage.
The service is primarily aimed at passengers on long flights or those travelling with limited carry-on luggage. With compression, travellers can carry more clothes without needing larger suitcases or exceeding airline weight limits.
According to airport officials, this innovation is part of a broader strategy to improve the travel experience by reducing hassle and making it easier to organise luggage. The service can also reduce waiting times at baggage check-in, as lighter suitcases are easier for airport staff to handle.
Those who have used it have highlighted its speed and ease of use, emphasising that travel becomes more comfortable and flexible with less luggage. This service is still in the experimental stage, but if the results are positive, it is planned to be expanded to more terminals at Narita Airport.
All of this is fine, of course, but there is an issue for the person who will have to wear them later and will need to restore them to their original form. And obviously, simply ironing them may not be enough… at least on the first try!
Source : Internationalairportreview
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This article first appeared, in Greek, in the most recent edition of Hermes Airports' online newsletter, Flight Mode. Click here to view it.
