Double New Year's for NH106: Tokyo to LA Flight Bridges Time Zones and Celebrations

COLOMBO (News 1st); Forget one New Year's Eve! Passengers on All Nippon Airways flight NH106 from Tokyo to LA on December 31st got to ring in 2024 not once, but twice, thanks to the magic of crossing the International Date Line.

For passengers onboard All Nippon Airways flight NH106 departing Tokyo on December 31st, the New Year celebrations weren't limited to a single countdown.

This unique transpacific journey, spanning the International Date Line, allowed revelers to ring in 2024 twice, creating a one-of-a-kind New Year's Eve experience.

As the Boeing 787 soared through the night, Tokyo had already ushered in the new year. 

However, the real magic unfolded as the plane crossed the International Date Line. Suddenly, it was December 31st again, offering a second chance to usher in the year.

Flight NH106 landed in Los Angeles shortly after the second round of New Year's greetings, carrying not just passengers but a unique experience etched in their memories.