Many flights disrupted due to missing scissors.

On Saturday morning at Hokkaido's New Chitose Airport, passengers were met with unexpected delays and cancellations. It was reported that at least 36 flights were cancelled and 201 were delayed. The reason? A pair of scissors had gone missing, causing chaos and disruption for travelers.

According to the BBC, authorities were immediately on the case, trying to locate the missing scissors. Passengers were even forced to go back through security as a precaution. Finally, on the following day, the scissors were found. However, this did not immediately put an end to the ordeal.

Authorities had to confirm if the scissors that were found were the same ones that had gone missing from a store in the domestic terminal. It wasn't until Monday that they announced the scissors had been found and were indeed the missing ones. It was a stressful situation for both the airport staff and the passengers.

One traveler shared their thoughts with local media, saying, "I don't think we have any choice. But I do hope they are a bit more careful about it." Another expressed their concern, stating, "So many things to worry about these days... it never ends. And I don't feel safe until I get home."

The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism also got involved, requesting that the airport investigate the cause of the missing scissors. It was a serious matter, as the incident could have potentially been linked to hijacking or terrorism.

Hokkaido Airport acknowledged their lack of proper storage and management systems at the store, which ultimately led to the incident. They also recognized the gravity of the situation and the potential risks involved. They stated, "We are aware that this is also an incident that could be linked to hijacking or terrorism, and will once again work to ensure thorough management awareness."

This incident caused significant disruptions at one of Japan's busiest airports, which serves the world's second-most traveled domestic air route between Tokyo and Sapporo. In 2022 alone, over 15 million travelers passed through this airport. It serves as a reminder of the importance of proper security measures and management in such high-traffic areas.

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