Japan Airlines flight turned away, forced to return 550 miles to Tokyo after missing airport’s closing time by 10 minutes

By / February 22, 2023
  • A Japan Airlines flight was turned away from Fukuoka airport after missing the 10 p.m. closing time by 10 minutes.
  • The flight had to fly 550 miles back to Tokyo.
  • The airport has a noise curfew, which is why flights are not allowed to land after 10 p.m.