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Japan Airlines encourages 'no bags' travel

The airline's plan to encourage foreign tourists to travel without bags is both convenient and fuel-efficient, a concept India could adopt as well

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Sandeep Goyal
I often say, “Innovation Thy Name Is Japan.” And I have been proved right once again.

Japan Airlines (JAL) has just introduced a novel “Any Wear, Anywhere” service, which allows passengers travelling to Japan to rent clothes for their trip, and not carry any checked-in baggage. Customers are asked to book their rentals a month before their flight. The rental clothing is then shipped to their hotel or other accommodation. The service offers clothing sets in various styles with prices starting at $28, and customers can use them for up to two weeks. There are, of course, charges for damaged
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