Typhoon Hagibis is expected to make landfall in Japan on Saturday. It's the strongest typhoon of the 2019 season so far, and airlines and train companies are preparing for the worst. Here's how travel to, and within, the country will be affected.
As"violent" Typhoon Hagibis threatens to wreak havoc in Japan, travelers may find themselves having to change plans at the last minute.
The typhoon, which is the strongest of the 2019 season thus far, is expected to make landfall in Japan on Saturday, October 12. The United States Joint Typhoon Warning Center has classified Hagibis as a"super typhoon," on par with a category five hurricane. Tourists in Japan for the Rugby World Cup have already been affected by the impending storm.
further noted that team members are keeping an eye on the situation and will continue to share updates with passengers.that the company"will not charge any handling fees for the changes or refunds resulting from the anticipated effects on operations caused by bad weather or natural disasters.", which operates commuter trains to both of Tokyo's airports, has contingency plans in place as well.
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