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September 30, 2014

Thai AirAsia X to Start Daily Operation between KIX and Bangkok (Don Mueang)!

Thai AirAsiaX (XJ), which newly started operation on September 1 (Mon.) 2014 between Kansai International Airport and Bangkok (Don Mueang), Thailand will add 2 more flights to increase from current 5 to 7 times a week from March 26 (Thu.) 2015, providing a daily round-trip service.

Thai AirAsiaX, established in 2013 as a low-cost carrier (LCC) with its base at Bangkok (Don Mueang Airport), has been operating in the medium and long-haul route. With this increased flights, the AirAsia group’s service will expand to 14 times a week between KIX and the two cities.

The LCC’s daily operation will enhance the demand for air travel between KIX and Thailand.

Date of service commencement

March 26 (Thu.) 2015

Schedule

Name of flight Schedule Aircraft Date of operation

Outbound XJ611

Departure from KIX 00.05

→ Arrival at Bangkok (Don Mueang)

04:10 A330-300

Daily Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu,

Fri, Sat, Sun

Inbound XJ610

Departure from Bangkok (Don Mueang)

15:10

→ Arrival at KIX

22:50 Ａ330-300

Daily

Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu,

Fri, Sat, Sun (The indicates the day of increased flight）

Specifications of aircraft Model: Airbus A330-300 Seats: 377 total (Business Class: 12, Economy Class: 365)

*The operation is subject to approval by national governments concerned. The schedule is subject to change.

Photo: Courtesy of Thai AirAsiaX AirAsia group’s route to and from KIX

KIX

Kuala Lumpur: 7 times a week

[Thai AirAsiaX]

To Bangkok (Don Muaeng):

7 times a week

[AirAsiaX]


September 30, 2014

Japan Airlines Decided to Launch Regular Service between KIX and Los Angeles!!

- Service to reopen in March 2015 after an 8 and a half year absence - Kansai International Airport, commemorated the 20th anniversary on September 4 (Thu.) 2014, is pleased to inform that Japan Airlines (JAL) announced that they will launch a regular service between KIX and Los Angeles, the West Coast of the U.S., from March 20 (Fri.), 2015 by using economically excellent aircraft Boeing 787.

The KIX-Los Angeles route, which JAL has stopped the service since October 2006, will be recommenced for the first time in 8 and a half years (after about 6 year absence of other airlines).

JAL decided to restart the service in response to strong requests from the local industries, municipalities and travel agencies.

Please use Kansai International Airport which marked the 20th anniversary and has become more convenient.

Date of operation commencement March 20 (Fri.), 2015

Operation schedule

Name of flight Departure and arrival Aircraft Date of operation

JL60

KIX (Departure)

15：20

→ Los Angeles (Arrival)

9：20 B787-800 Everyday

JL69

Los Angeles (Departure)

11：20

→ KIX (Arrival)

15：50 (+1)

*On and after March 29, departure from KIX will be 17:40 and arrival at Los Angeles

12:00, and departure from Los Angeles will be 14:30 and arrival at KIX 19:00 (+1).

Specifications of aircraft

Boeing 787-800: 186 seats total (Business Class: 42, Economy Class: 144)

The contents above are subject to approval by the authorities concerned.

JAL Boeing 787-800 Los Angeles


September 30, 2014

Osaka International Airport Starts Selling Original Character Goods “Sorayan”!

Osaka International Airport started selling its official mascot of “Sorayan,” which

debuted to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the airport. “Sorayan” has

been catching public attention and becoming very popular with its lovely figure.

In response to many people’s request, the following products have been

released as a first step. More items will be added so that people will become

friendly with “Sorayan.”

How about buying them as a memory of your travel or souvenirs?

“Sorayan” items

Confectionary Printed cookies (L) ¥1,000 (S) ¥600

Chocolate crunch (L) ¥1,000 (S) ¥600

Sundry goods 4P mini-memorandum pad ¥350

T-shirt (blue or pink) ¥1,600

A4 clear file ¥250

Mini-towel ¥380

*The above prices exclude tax.

Dealers: Limited to Osaka International Airport

▪ 2nd floor of North Terminal: “Sky Plaza”

▪ 2nd floor of South Terminal: “L/Univers”

▪ Shops inside the Gate: “Sky Stores” and “Sky Convenience Store”


September 30, 2014

Air Canada to Restart KIX-Vancouver Service on Summer Flight Schedule

Air Canada (AC) will restart a direct KIX-Vancouver service from May, 2015.

The airline will be the only one company connecting between KIX and Canada for the first time in about 7 years since they stopped the service in October 2008.

The airline will launch operation from May 2, 2015 by focusing on the tourist season of next summer, and will start selling tickets after they are ready to serve. (The government approval is pending.)

Date of operation commencement

On May 2 (Sat.), 2015 Operation schedule

AC1928 Departure from KIX 16:25, Arrival at Vancouver 09:55 (5 flights a week on Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, and Sat)

AC1927 Departure from Vancouver 12:05, Arrival at KIX 14:55 (+1) (5 flights a week on Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, and Sun)

* The flight day of the week is subject to change depending on the season.


Boeing B767-300ER

*The operation is subject to approval by the authorities. Schedules are subject to change.


September 30, 2014

The 20th anniversary of Kansai International Airport

Vietnamese LCC “Vietjet Air” to Operate Chartered Plane for the First Time in Japan!

Commemorating the 20th anniversary of Kansai International Airport on September 4 (Thus.) 2014, Vietjet Air (VJ) announced that they will start the operation of a chartered plane from KIX to Vietnam (Hanoi) and Cambodia (Siem Reap). Vietjet, a Vietnamese first LCC (low cost carrier) started business in December 2011, has forayed into an international route following in Thailand, Singapore and Korea. KIX is the first airport in Japan they will serve.

Flight schedule

Name of flight Schedule Aircraft

Outbound: December 30 (Tue.) VJ5741/VJ5701

KIX→Hanoi→Siem Reap (Departure 12:25→Arrival 15:35/Departure 17:25→Arrival 19:25)

A320-200

Inbound: January 1 (Thu.) VJ5702

January 4 (Sun.) VJ5740

Siem Reap→Hanoi (Departure 15:00→Arrival 17:00)

Hanoi→KIX (Departure 0:30→Arrival 6:55)

A320-200


Model: Airbus A320-200 Seats: 180 (Economy Class only)

*The operation is subject to approval by national governments concerned. The schedule is subject to change. *The schedule is indicated in local time.

Photo: By courtesy of Vietjet Air


September 30, 2014

China Airlines to Increase KIX-Kaohsiung Flights from October 26

China Airlines, currently flying 7 times a week between KIX and Kaohsiung, will increase 5 more flights from October 26 (Sun.) 2014, totaling 12 a week (max. 2 flights a day). In addition to the existing flight from KIX at 12:10, another flight 20:35 will be operated, providing greater convenience for business users, long distance travelers, and those who wish to stay longer.

Date of operation commencement October 26 (Sun.) 2014

Flight schedule: Taiwan route (columns with indicate flights on and after 10/26)

Name of

flight Departure and Arrival

Date of operation

Aircraft

Outbound: CI167 From KIX 12:10 → To Kaohsiung 14:55 Everyday B738

CI177 From KIX 20:35 → To Kaohsiung 23:20 Mon, Tue,

Thu, Fri, Sun B738

Inbound: CI166 From Kaohsiung 7:30 → To KIX 11:10 Everyday B738

CI176 From Kaohsiung 15:55 → To KIX 19:35 Mon, Tue,

Thu, Fri, Sun B738


Model: Boeing B737-800 Seats: 158 total (Business Class: 8 Economy Class: 150)

*The operation is subject to approval by national governments concerned.

The schedule is subject to change.

(Photo: By courtesy of China Airlines) *The photo is an image.


September 30, 2014

Admission of Saraya Co., Ltd. to the

Kansai Food Export & Branding Council

New Kansai International Airport Co., Ltd., Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance Co., Ltd.,

Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation, Nippon Express Co., Ltd., and the Kansai Foods Export Promotion Cooperative Association as members of the Kansai Food Export & Branding Council (President: Shuichi Kuwata, Director of Osaka North Branch of Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance Co., Ltd.) have been working to expand food exports from Kansai International Airport.

The members thought that it would be necessary to continue ensuring the safety of Japanese food exports for a further export expansion of Japanese food. From this point of view, the members decided to have Saraya Co., Ltd. as a company supporting food export hygiene join the Kansai Food Export & Branding Council.

The members expect that Saraya Co., Ltd. as a new member will support the Kansai Food Package system of the Kansai Food Export & Branding Council from the viewpoint of hygiene and contribute to the continuous guarantee of the safety of food exports.

Saraya Co., Ltd. cooperated in the field of hygiene with the All Kansai Food Promotion Committee and the Kansai Food Export & Branding Council who organized the second ALL KANSAI FESTIVAL in Kuala Lumpur (held from September 19 to October 1), in which Saraya Co., Ltd. provided disinfectants for the event.

Comment from Shuichi Kuwata, President of the Kansai Food Export & Branding Council (Director of Osaka North Branch of Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance Co., Ltd.)

We appreciate that Saraya Co., Ltd. has joined us. We are planning to assist the promotion of food exports and continue the utilization promotion of Kansai International Airport and support to small and medium-sized enterprises.

Comment from Director Okuyama, Osaka Office, Saraya Co., Ltd.

Our vision is to improve the sanitation, environment, and health of the world. We are happy to provide support from the viewpoint of hygiene to the continuous safety of food exports.


September 30, 2014

Revision of Parking Fee at Osaka International Airport

Osaka International Airport revised the parking fee on October 1 (Wed.) 2014. No parking fee is charged for cars whose parking time does not exceed 30 minutes. This is for the convenience of people who come to the airport by car.

Date of application: Applied to cars leaving the parking lot at or after 00:00 on October 1 (Tue.) 2014

Parking lot: In Osaka International Airport

Content of revision

Classification of vehicles

Unit of parking time

Present fee Revised fee

Standard-sized car

12 hours from entry

¥100 to ¥110 for every 30 minutes

¥100 to ¥110 for every 30 minutes (Free of charge for cars whose parking time is within 30 minutes)*1

*1: If parking time exceeds 30 minutes, a parking fee is charged from the time

of entering. *2: The advance parking fee adjustment machine cannot adjust the fee for a

car whose parking time is within 30 minutes, so please use the exit fee adjusting machine.

*3: For detail of parking fees, please see the website below.

URL ： http://www.nkiac.co.jp/parking/itami/


September 30, 2014

- Renovation of Terminal 1 Building in Kansai International Airport (KIX) -

New shops and facilities open one after another! As announced on November 7, 2013, a full-scaled renovation, “Kansai International Airport Terminal 1 Building Renovation Project.” started in March 2014 and is proceeding smoothly as scheduled. New stores and facilities, which opened on the day of the 20th anniversary of Kansai International Airport, have made KIX more attractive. More shops and facilities will open to change KIX to a very fascinating image. The renovation will continue until March 2015. We will make further announcements regarding the status as needed.

The work has been carried out under our motto “Safety first.” We apologize for any inconvenience to you during this time, and we appreciate your understanding and cooperation. Overview of new shops and facilities:

Many attractive shops coming in the International Departure area! Also completely renewed duty free-shops!

A luxury lounge in the International Departure area for customers who prefer premium brands!

Refurbished Information and Group Check-In Counters with easy access.

For more details, please see the attached material.

~ Kansai International Airport (KIX) - Renovation of the Terminal 1 Building ~

Information on New Openings and Renewals

New Kansai International Airport Company, Ltd.

Press release materials

September 30, 2014

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1. Introduction

The “Renovation of the Terminal 1 Building of the Kansai International Airport (KIX)” which was started from

March 2014 has been progressing smoothly as planned thanks to your cooperation.

With the opening of new shops and airport function facilities to mark the 20th anniversary of the opening of

Kansai International Airport (KIX) on September 9, 2014, KIX has become a more attractive place.

In order not to be content with the current situation but to make the place far more attractive, however, we will

open more shops and make available more facilities.

KIX will continue its evolution to provide our customers with “more convenience” and “more comfort.”

A good journey starts from a good airport.

The renewal of the Termiinal 1

building is underway.

More enjoyable shopping

More comfort and relaxation

Smarter procedures and

more secure and reliable support


More convenient, more comfortable KIX

In the Spring of 2015, a new Terminal 1 will be opened.


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2. Information on secondary openings

(International departure area)

3rd floor International Departure

Main Building

UNIQLO

The biggest UNIQLO shop in a Japanese airport will be

opened in the International Departure area!

A wide variety of products catering for a wide variety of

climates are available to meet the needs of individual

passengers around the world.

Visit the UNIQLO shop before leaving Japan.

The shop will open in March, 2015.

New Store

4th floor International departure

(general area)

Visit the shops on the 4th floor from the

International departure area on the 3rd

floor after immigration procedures.

South departure

gate

North departure

gate

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Main Building

ANA DUTY FREE SHOP

A number of “LONGCHAMP” and “TUMI” products

favored by customers around the world are available.

The shop will open in early October, 2014.

Victoria’s Secret

Victoria’s Secret offers custom-selected cosmetics and

accessories.

The shop will open in November, 2014.

New Store New Store

*The actual appearance of the shop and products may be different from those of the image.

Departure

Formalities Counter

(South)

Departure

Formalities Counter

(North)

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Main Building

KIX NORTH LOUNGE (new opening)

Shower rooms (relocation)

The space of the north side of the KIX Air Side Avenue will be

increased to create a premium lounge for its customers. The

adjacent shower room is available for all customers for a fee.

The lounge will open in March, 2015.

New Opening & Relocation

KIX Duty Free Shop

Our directly operated duty-free shop, largest in the Terminal

1 building, will be completely renewed as KIX DUTY FREE.

Customers can enjoy shopping leisurely while browsing

through a wide selection of more than 100 brands of

cosmetics, perfumes, liquor, tobacco, and watches, etc.

The shop will be renewed in March, 2015.

Renewal

Departure

Formalities Counter

(South)

Departure

Formalities Counter

(North)

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2nd floor International Departure

South and North Wings

VIP Lounge The VIP lounges for the "KIX VIP SERVICE" designed to provide a comfortable

stay to the customers in the Kansai International Airport will open at the

International Departure Area in both the North and South Wings. Enjoy high-

quality time before departure.

The lounges will open in March, 2015.

New Opening

Gate

28

Gate

29

Gate

30 Gate

31

Gate

32

Gate

33

Gate

34

Gate

35 Gate

36

Gate

37

Gate

38

Gate

39

South Wing North Wing

Gate

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Gate

１4

Gate

１5

Gate

１6



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2. Information on secondary openings (General area)

4th floor International Departure Area

One Village, One Product Market

Miscellaneous goods and processed foods

from Asia and Africa are sold in the shop and

manufacturing industry of developing

countries is supported through their sale.

The shop will open in January, 2015.

Relocation

Information Counter & Insurance Desk

The Information Counter and Insurance-

Handling Counter on the 4th floor have been

completely renewed for enhanced visibility

and functionality to provide better services to

the users.

In service as from July 18, 2014.

Renovated

South Group Counter

Following the renewal of the North Group

Counter, the South Group Counter has also

been renewed. The enhanced visibility

provides an easier access to the users.

In service as from August 13, 2014.

Renovated

South

departure gate

North

departure gate


September 30, 2014

Introduction of Oceangoing Marine Cargo Insurance Exclusively for the Kansai Foods Export

Promotion Cooperative Association

New Kansai International Airport Co., Ltd., Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance Co., Ltd., Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation, Nippon Express Co., Ltd., Saraya Co., Ltd., and the Kansai Foods Export Promotion Cooperative Association as members of the Kansai Food Export & Branding Council (President: Shuichi Kuwata, Director of Osaka North Branch of Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance Co., Ltd.) have been working to expand food exports from Kansai International Airport.

With consideration of the benefits of food exporters in the Kansai area, Mitsui

Sumitomo Insurance Co., Ltd. recently developed oceangoing marine cargo insurance exclusively for the members of the Kansai Foods Export Promotion Cooperative Association. This insurance compensates for the corruption and quality degradation of food to be exported from Kansai International Airport only. Accordingly, the Kansai Foods Export Promotion Cooperative Association introduced the insurance in October.

Normal oceangoing cargo marine insurance does not compensate the corruption or quality degradation of food exports. The risk of the corruption and quality degradation of food exports is usually passed on to commodity prices abroad, which has led to a reduction in the competitiveness of Japanese food in terms of price.

This insurance, on the other hand, is expected to hedge the risk of the Kansai Food Package system, lower the hurdle of export difficulties, and lead to an increase in the competitiveness of Japanese food in terms of price abroad. New Kansai International Airport Co., Ltd. in corporation with all parties concerned

hopes to contribute to a business expansion in food exports as well as a network expansion of air transport and an increase in cargo volume in order to spread the safety and deliciousness of Japanese food to people’s dining tables worldwide.

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