Holiday season exodus of travelers peaks

Holiday season exodus of travelers peaks

NARITA, Japan - The year-end holiday season exodus of travelers peaked Dec. 29 at Japan's two major international airports, but the departure lobbies were less crowded than usual, reflecting fears about the Y2K computer bug. Photo shows departing travelers at Narita airport east of Tokyo on the morning of the day.

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