PRESS RELEASE
May 28, 2019

Juneyao Airlines to launch new daily service between
KIX and Changsha
Kansai Airports is delighted to announce that Juneyao Airlines (HO) will begin new daily service
between Kansai International Airport (KIX) and Changsha, beginning July 1, 2019.
Following growing travel demands from China, the Shanghai-based full-service carrier has been
serving KIX since 2014, offering lower airfares than major full-service airlines, along withcomplementary in-flight meal, check-in baggage and other services. With this network
expansion, Changsha will be the fifth destination from KIX on Juneyao Airlines after Shanghai,Yinchuan (via Shanghai), Nanjing, and Qingdao, and the new route is expected to drive airdemand even further.
Located in south central China, Changsha is home to over seven million people and also a key
commercial city with many Japanese companies doing business there. Having a rich naturalenvironment, the city boasts a wealth of attractions, including Mt. Yuelu, important culturalproperties, historic spots and scenic beauty.
Kansai Airports is committed to expanding its global network to provide more convenient andcomfortable travel experiences for all its customers.
○ Launch Date
Monday, July 1, 2019
○ Flight Schedule
Destination

Flight No.

Schedule (local time)

Frequency

HO 1393

Changsha (16:00) → KIX (19:55)

Daily

HO 1394

KIX (16:55) → Changsha (20:00)

Daily

Changsha○ Aircraft Specification
Model: Airbus A321
Seats: 189 (12 in business class and 177 in economy class)

Courtesy: Juneyao Airlines
Contact Information
Corporate Communications
Planning & Administration
TEL: +81-72-455-2201

Kansai Airports was established by a consortium made up of VINCI Airports and ORIX Corporation as its coremembers. Kansai Airports took over the operations of Kansai International Airport (“KIX”) and Osaka
International Airport (“ITAMI”) from New Kansai International Airport Company (“NKIAC”) and has been
operating the two airports since April 1, 2016.
Kansai Airports Kobe, Kansai Airports’ wholly-owned subsidiary, took over the operations of Kobe Airport(“KOBE”) from Kobe City and started its business as an operating company on April 1, 2018.
Under the concept of “One Kansai Airports Group”, Kansai Airports group strives to continuously improve itsservices for all airport guests through appropriate investments and efficient operations, with safety and security
being the top priority. Kansai Airports group aims to maximize the potential of the three airports, for the benefitof the communities they serve.
For more information, please visit：http://www.kansai-airports.co.jp/en/

Kansai Airports
Location

1-banchi, Senshu-kuko kita, Izumisanoshi, Osaka

Shareholders

ORIX 40%,VINCI Airports 40%,
Other investors 20%1

Company
Representatives

Representative Director and CEO:Yoshiyuki Yamaya
Representative Director and Co-CEO: Emmanuel Menanteau

Business Scope

Operation and management services, etc. of Kansai International Airport and Osaka
International Airport

Kansai Airports Kobe
Location

1-ban, Kobe-kuko, Chuo-ku, Kobe-shi,
Hyogo

Shareholder

Kansai Airports 100％Company
Representatives

Representative Director and CEO: Yoshiyuki Yamaya
Representative Director and Co-CEO: Emmanuel Menanteau

Business Scope

Operation and management services, etc. of Kobe Airport

ORIX Corporation (TSE: 8591; NYSE: IX) is an opportunistic, diversified, innovation-driven global powerhousewith a proven track record of profitability. Established in 1964, ORIX at present operates a diverse portfolio ofbusinesses in the operations, financial services, and investment spaces. ORIX’s highly complementary businessactivities span industries including: energy, private equity, infrastructure, automotive, ship and aircraft, realestate and retail financial services. ORIX has also spread its business globally by establishing locations in a totalof 37 countries and regions across the world. Through its business activities, ORIX has long been committed tocorporate citizenship and environmental sustainability. For more details, please visit our website:
http://www.orix.co.jp/grp/en/

VINCI Airports, as the leading private airport operator in the world, manages the development and operation of46 airports located in France, Portugal, the United Kingdom, Sweden, Serbia, Cambodia, Japan, the UnitedStates, Dominican Republic, Costa Rica, Chile and Brazil. Served by around 250 airlines, VINCI Airports' network
handled 240 million passengers in 2018.
Through its expertise as a comprehensive integrator, VINCI Airports develops, finances, builds and operates
airports, leveraging its investment capability, international network and know-how to optimize the management
and performance of existing airport infrastructure, facility extensions and new-build construction projects. In
2018, its annual revenue for managed activities amounted to €3.6 billion, for consolidated revenue of €1.6billion.
More comprehensive information is available on www.vinci-airports.com
1ASICS Corporation; Iwatani Corporation; Osaka Gas Co., Ltd.; Obayashi Corporation; OMRON Corporation; The Kansai Electric Power Company, Incorporated; KintetsuGroup Holding Co., Ltd.; Keihan Holdings Co., Ltd.; Suntory Holdings Limited; JTB Corp.; Sekisui House, Ltd.; Daikin Industries, Ltd.; Daiwa House Industry Co., Ltd.;Takenaka Corporation; Nankai Electric Railway Co., Ltd.; NIPPON TELEGRAPH AND TELEPHONE WEST CORPORATION; Panasonic Corporation; Hankyu Hanshin Holdings,Inc.; Rengo Co., Ltd.; The Senshu Ikeda Bank, Ltd.; Kiyo Holdings, Inc.; The Bank of Kyoto, Ltd.; THE SHIGA BANK，LTD.; The Nanto Bank, Ltd.; Nippon Life Insurance
Company; Mizuho Bank, Ltd.; Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank, Limited; MUFG Bank, Ltd.; Resona Bank, Limited; and the Private Finance Initiative Promotion Corporation ofJapan.