Kansai Airports Welcomes Juneyao Airlines New Kansai-Wuxi Route Starting July 2024

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Kansai Airports is excited to announce the launch of Juneyao Airlines’ new service between Kansai and Wuxi, starting July 1, 2024. This route marks Juneyao Airlines’ fifth connection to Kansai International Airport (KIX), complementing existing routes from Shanghai, Nanjing, Beijing, and Haikou (via Shanghai Pudong). This expansion reflects Kansai Airports Group’s commitment to enriching passenger convenience and ensuring pleasant travel experiences.

Flight schedule:

Aircraft: A320NEO
Capacity: 164 seats (8 business, 156 economy)

Kansai Airports was formed by a consortium led by VINCI Airports and ORIX Corporation. It assumed operations of Kansai International Airport (“KIX”) and Osaka International Airport (“ITAMI”) from New Kansai International Airport Company (“NKIAC”) on April 1, 2016. Additionally, Kansai Airports Kobe, a wholly-owned subsidiary, began operating Kobe Airport (“KOBE”) on April 1, 2018, following its takeover from Kobe City.

Operating under the “One Kansai Airports Group” concept, the organization is committed to enhancing services for all airport visitors through strategic investments and efficient management, prioritizing safety and security. Its overarching goal is to optimize the potential of these three airports for the benefit of their respective communities.

Since its inception in 1964, ORIX Group has expanded into a versatile corporate entity with a global presence in financing, investment, life insurance, banking, asset management, real estate, concessions, environmental and energy sectors, automobile-related services, industrial/ICT equipment, ships, and aircraft. Operating in about 30 countries and regions, ORIX employs approximately 35,000 people worldwide. Guided by its Purpose, “Finding Paths. Making Impacts.,” ORIX unites globally to foster sustainable development across the globe.

VINCI Airports, a premier private airport operator, manages over 70 airports across 13 countries. Known for its global integration expertise, VINCI Airports excels in developing, financing, constructing, and overseeing airports. It leverages its investment capability and operational proficiency to optimize performance, upgrade infrastructure, and lead environmental transitions. Pioneering sustainability, VINCI Airports initiated an international environmental strategy in 2016, aiming for net-zero emissions across its entire network by 2050.