Patriot Express route changes eliminate several connections from Yokota Air Base, the headquarters of U.S. Forces Japan in western Tokyo. (Photo by Seth Robson/Stars and Stripes)
YOKOTA AIR BASE, Japan — Fewer military passengers are flying the Patriot Express, prompting the Pentagon to reduce service to Japan and eliminate several routes from Yokota starting in October.
Since 2022, the number of required Patriot Express passengers — those traveling on official orders — fell roughly 30% in the Pacific and more than 35% worldwide, U.S. Transportation Command spokesman Erik Anthony said by email Friday.
“With a decreased demand, routing, aircraft type and frequency changes were necessary to make sure operating the Patriot Express system is financially conscientious,” he wrote.
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