Airlines charging a premium for services from Tokyo Haneda Airport

Airlines are charging a considerable premium on Asian services from Tokyo Haneda compared to the city's former exclusive international gateway, Tokyo Narita, driven by increased demand from business passengers as Haneda opens up to new services. The price gap has widened since Haneda opened its new international terminal and fourth runway in late Oct-2010. The convenience factor (Haneda enjoys greater proximity to downtown Tokyo) is driving pricing, making it a key facility for incumbent airlines All Nippon Airways and Japan Airlines to defend.

Tokyo Haneda, Japan's busiest airport, Asia's second busiest (after Beijing), now accounts for 20% of all seats on international services from the Tokyo area. Tokyo Narita has an 80% share and is the world's 20th largest airport by system ASKs, with a considerably larger proportion of long-haul international services than Haneda.