ANA and Japan Airlines Strengthen Anti-Human Trafficking Measures from July 27
Starting July 27, All Nippon Airways and Japan Airlines implemented enhanced measures to combat international human trafficking. The carriers will jointly train cabin crew and airport staff to identify potential trafficking victims, using indicators such as passengers unaware of travel details or refusing to speak with companions. Electronic display screens at Haneda, Narita and Chubu airports will also raise awareness. The initiative follows recent cases involving Japanese youth lured by overseas fake job offers and a Thai minor forced into sex work in Tokyo.
All Nippon Airways and Japan Airlines began implementing measures to prevent international human trafficking on July 27. Human trafficking often exploits air routes; characteristics include passengers not knowing the purpose and destination of their travel, refusing to speak with companions, and other signs. The two companies jointly conducted training for cabin crew and airport staff, and used electronic display screens at Haneda, Narita and Chubu airports to issue reminders. In recent years, cases have occurred including Japanese young people being lured by overseas dark part-time job scams and a Thai girl being forced into sex work in Tokyo.
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