I was to leave Matsuyama for Kagoshima on the evening direct flight on July 21st, but my flight was cancelled. JAL didn't announce the reason, but I thought it might be due to the small number of passengers. Finally I moved to Fukuoka, then headed for Kagoshima. It would be one of the influences of the Chinese origin virus. It was before the pandemic when I booked the flight. However, I was able to enjoy two flights without any additional fee. I was happy, as I like flights.
The plane which I got on at Fukuoka airport was new to me. Its door was set in the rear and it was curious for me just due to my lack of experience, but as far as the plane is secure, it's no problem. One thing, my seat was next to its propeller. It was a nuisance and uneasy to me that such awfully rapidly rotating equipment was beside me. On-flight service was so-so. Only a wet towel and a small bottle of tea were delivered. CAs were mostly seated to avoid the closeness to passengers.
夜の便で鹿児島へ移動して、翌日の船便で種子島へ行くつもりだったが昼前に出発して福岡空港を経由して鹿児島へ到着。中国発のウイルスによる減便の影響を受けた。飛行機が好きなので追加料金なく２回乗れたのは悪くは無かったが。
福岡からの飛行機は初めて乗る機材。後ろからの乗り降りにはビックリしたが、安全で効率的ならどの位置から乗っても問題は無い。ただ、座席は写真のような場所。離陸するとプロペラは視界の妨げにはならなかったが、こんなものがすぐそばにあると落ち着かない。
機内サービスはやはりウイルスのせいで最小限。写真にあるお茶を飲みながら眼下に広がる九州を眺めて過ごした。
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