Airports are essential infrastructure, however, not all airports are fulfilling their potential, which may cause an adverse effect on regions. Some airports have lost their position as hub airports, decreasing flights and passengers, while others have increased them. It may not be an exaggeration that only strong airports can survive.

With a background like that, in this seminar, four distinguished speakers presented us with the information on the present situation and future prospects of multiple airports in a region. These keynote speeches focused on examples from New York in the US, and Tokyo and Osaka in Japan, touching upon the overarching challenges for US airports.

During the panel discussion and Q&A session, there was lively discussion among the panelists and from the audience on a variety of topics such as the important factors in ensuring a healthy, multiple-airport market in the metropolitan areas.

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