Articles tagged “tokyo”

United is only one of many airlines that have been unable to execute their plans for growth, which were pinned on the Dreamliner’s promises of fuel-efficient long-distance travel.

The combination of public and private funds that drive Japan's rail industry are a model for other nations and a reminder of the immense value just waiting there for properly managed transportation networks.

With a heat map that reveals people use Foursquare mainly for food, drink, shopping, and transport, it's glaringly obvious that we're dealing with one of the world's most used travel apps.

The is the first case of All Nippon Airways not being hurt by the government bailout of its rival JAL. As Haneda becomes more important than Narita for Tokyo travelers this could have long-term effects.

Tokyo's taxi system is one of the best in the world and user engagement with smartphones is just as good. It's doubtful Tokyo needs a brash American to teach them how to combine the two.

The lack of a nonstop service between the Big Island and Japan since 2010 represents a major gap in the travel market for the two countries and forms a strong argument for why Hawaiian should be awarded flight rights.

Is it possible to capture the culture of a city by counting how many museums, bookshops, and comedy clubs it has? Perhaps culture is under-researched because it is something that is better felt than counted.

Haneda has distinguished itself from Narita sheerly through its convenience to downtown Tokyo and Gelman's work should distinguish it even more.