As we have since day one of the Earthquake and Tsunami in Japan, we continue our ongoing contact with several key agencies in the United States who are constantly monitoring and assessing Japan’s evolving situation.

Throughout this crisis, the agencies have all concurred that travel to the region remains safe and we continue to receive updates as the situation develops. Japan’s National and Industrial Safety Agency and ISOS have issued guidance that travel to Japan can continue, but to avoid travel to areas affected by the tsunami and the exclusion zones around the Fukushima nuclear reactor site and to follow instructions from local authorities. 

Additional information can also be found on the CDC Radiation Emergency page, and our website provides many links to resources that are available to you if you live in Japan or are traveling to the area. Also included on our update page is a real-time updated map of radiation levels in Japan.

Japanese governmental agencies report drinking water in Tokyo and surrounding areas remains safe for adult consumption. At this time, no changes in drinking water are recommended for adults. Notwithstanding these assurances, we have repeatedly confirmed adequate supplies of bottled water for our Members in Japan. These are available in the domicile and layover hotel.

Our efforts to provide assistance and relief in Japan continue. Food, water and essential supplies that continue to be generously donated by AFA Members are being distributed to our Members in need in Japan. We also wish to express our appreciation for those who have made and continue to make contributions to the AFA Disaster Relief Fund. All of the funds contributed go directly to impacted Flight Attendants in the form of cash assistance.

From the moment of the earthquake, through the resulting tsunami and continuing through the disaster associated with the nuclear reactors, we work to insure the continued health and well-being of our Members based in or laying over in Japan. Our thoughts and best wishes go out to those affected by this tragedy. We encourage you to support each other as we make our way together through these difficult times.