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July 31, 2014

Thai AirAsia X starts operation on new route from Kansai to Bangkok (Don Mueang International Airport)!

We are pleased to inform you that Thai AirAsia X (XJ) starts regular service between Kansai and Bangkok (Don Mueang International Airport) from September 1 (Mon.) 2014 on the occasion of the 20th anniversary of Kansai International Airport.

Thai AirAsia X, a low cost carrier (LCC) established in 2013 based on Don Mueang Airport Bangkok, Thailand, connects the network of medium- and long-haul routes. With the start of this new service by Thai AirAsia X, the number of flights to two cities (Bangkok and Kuala Lumpur) offered by the AirAsia group will be 12 round-trip flights a week to and from Kansai International Airport.

Thanks to the first regular service between Kansai and Thailand operated by the LCC, demand for travel between both cities is expected to increase more than before.

Start of operation

From September 1 (Mon.), 2014

Flight schedule

Flight

Number Arrival and departure Aircraft Operation day

Outbound

XJ611

From Kansai to Bangkok (Don Mueang)

01:10 05:00 A330-300

5 flights/week

Mon, Tue, Thu. Sat, Sun

Inbound

XJ610

From Bangkok (Don Mueang) to Kansai

16:25 23:50 A 330-300

5 flights/week

Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun

Aircraft specifications

Type Airbus A330-300 Seats 377 seats (Business Class 12 seats and Economy Class 365 seats)

* Conditional upon acquisition of government approval from related countries. Schedules etc. are subject to change.

By courtesy of Thai AirAsia X

The AirAsia group’s route flying from Kansai International Airport

Kansai

Kansai - Bangkok

(Don Mueang):

5 flights a week

Kuala Lumpur: 7 flights a week

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

AirAsia X and Thai AirAsia X

New Service Starts on International Routes from Kuala

Lumpur/Bangkok to Narita/Osaka

The expansion of Japanese route by the AirAsia group is one of their growth

strategies to strengthen the position by focusing on North Asia and Japanese

markets

July 7, 2014 (Narita)—AirAsia X, a leading long-haul low cost carrier in Malaysia under the

umbrella of the AirAsia group, announced today that they will start the service flying into

Narita International Airport 4 flights a week. Thai AirAsia X, the first long-haul low-cost

carrier in Thailand, also announced that they will establish Bangkok-Narita and

Bangkok-Osaka routes.

AirAsia X started the flight operation bound for Tokyo (Haneda) in December 2010 and for

Osaka in November 2011. Since June 2012, they have increased the flight between Kuala

Lumpur and Tokyo (Haneda) from 3 to 7 flights a week. In addition, this time they will start

the operation of a Kuala Lumpur-Narita route 4 flights a week, which will be increased to 7

flights a week from May 2015. Because AirAsia X has been emphasizing Japanese market,

this expansion into Narita is in line with their growth strategy targeting Japan.

For a Kuala Lumpur-Narita flight, the airline offers at 299 ringgit (¥9,990) for Economy Class

and 799 ringgit (¥38,000) for Business Class as campaign airfares. The applicable period of

these prices is between November 21, 2014 and July 31, 2015, for which you can make an

online airfare booking from July 8, 2014 to July 13, 2014.

For a Bangkok-Narita or Bangkok-Osaka flight, the airline offers at 2,990 Thai Baht (¥9,900)

for Economy Class and 9,990 Thai Baht (¥38,000) for Business Class. The applicable

period of these prices is between September 1, 2014 and July 2015.

Regarding this announcement, AirAsia X CEO, Azran Osman Rani, states as follows:

“AirAsia X will respond to ever growing demand for travel to and from Japan. Our company

recorded an 89% of boarding rate on average in the first half of 2014, which has shown a

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great demand for Japanese route since we started business in November 2011. Overall, the

number of our passengers to and from Japan exceeded one million, accounting for 12%

plus of our company’s sales in the first half of 2013.”

He further comments, “The increased number of flights served by AirAsia X and Thai AirAsia

X will provide the benefit of flexible journey and convenient transit for passengers, who go

from Malaysia and its surrounding areas to Japan as well as those who go from Japan to

Southeast Asia and beyond there. Our company’s “Fly-Thru (connecting flights)” service is

convenient for travelers who use a long-haul route of ours or the AirAsia group, providing

them with smooth changes to more than 90 destinations. Our increased service will open a

new horizon for various businesses and promote tourism in Japan and ASEAN regions.”

Thai AirAsia X CEO, Nadda Buranasiri, says, “Thailand is one of the most popular

destinations for Japanese tourists. It is very gratifying that we can offer convenient options to

people who want to visit Bangkok at affordable prices. In 2013, 1.5 million Japanese visited

Thailand, an 11.9% increase from the previous year. We believe that the number of travelers

will increase more.”

You can use the “Fly Thru” service for a flight via Kuala Lumpur or Bangkok to respective

destinations: Indonesia (Bandung, Medan, Jakarta, Bali, and Surabaya), Malaysia (Penang,

Langkawi, Kota Kinabalu, Kuching, Alor Star, Johor Bahru, Kota Bharu, Terengganu, Mili,

Sibu, and Tawau), Thailand (Phuket, Krabi, Hat Yai, Chiang Mai, and Chiangrai), Vietnam

(Ho Chi Minh), Singapore, India (Cochin and Tiruchirappalli), Cambodia (Siem Reap),

Myanmar (Yangon), and Australia (Perth, Sydney, Melbourne, and Adelaide). You can also

use “Fly-thru” service for a flight between Osaka and Mandalay, Hanoi, or Singapore.

AirAsia X is the first LCC that installed premium flatbed seats in Business Class as a

standard. The seat is 20 inches wide and 77 inches long (when fully reclined), with a space

of 60 inches between the seats.

The seat is equipped with a tray table, drink holder, reading light and privacy protective

screen in addition to universal power outlet and adjustable headrest. Business Class

passengers can enjoy high-quality free services, such as a reserved seat, priority check-in,

priority boarding, priority luggage claim, unaccompanied luggage up to 25 kg, in-flight meal,

pillow and duvet, etc.

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AirAsia X won the “World’s Best Low-Cost Airline Premium Seat” award and the “World’s

Best Low-Cost Airline Premium Class” award of “The Skytrax World Airline Awards 2013.”

The AirAsia group also won the “World’s Best Low-Cost Airline” award and the “Asian Best

Low-Cost Carrier’” award of “The Skytrax World Airline Awards 2013” for the fifth

consecutive year.

For detail, please see www.airasia.com.

*The campaign price is one way airfare including all, and specified conditions are applied to

it.

Flight Schedule of Narita Line

Kuala Lumpur - Narita

Start of operation: November 21, 2014

Flight

number

Departure Arrival Departure

time (local

time)

Arrival time

(local time)

Operation day

D7 528 Kuala Lumpur Narita 0:15 8:45 Tue, Thu, Fri, Sun

D7 529 Narita Kuala Lumpur 10:00 17:00 Tue, Thu, Fri, Sun

Tokyo - Don Mueang (Bangkok)

Start of operation: September 1, 2014

Flight

number


time (local

time)

Arrival time

(local time)

Operation day

XJ 600 Don Mueang Narita 01:00 09:15 Everyday

XJ 601 Narita Don Mueang 10:30 15:05 Everyday

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Flight Schedule of Osaka Line

Osaka – Don Mueang (Bangkok)

Start of operation: September 1, 2014

Flight

number


time (local

time)

Arrival time

(local time)

Operation day

XJ 611 KIX Don Mueang 1:10 5:00 Mon, Tue, Thu,

Sat, Sun

XJ 610 Don Mueang KIX 16:25 23:50 Mon, Wed, Fri,

Sat. Sun

AirAsia X

AirAsia X has the headquarters in Malaysia and covers a medium- to long-haul route under

the umbrella of the AirAsia group. Their network links 19 cities in Japan, China, Australia,

Taiwan, Korea, Nepal, Sri Lanka, and the Middle East. Currently it has a fleet of 16 airbuses,

A330-300, which are equipped with 12 premium flatbed seats and 365 economy seats.

Since they started operation in 2007, the total number of passengers has reached 12 million

min. Their vision is to establish a solid status as a global long-haul LCC and to build an LCC

network linking the multi-hubs for the first in the world under the AirAsia group.

Thai AirAsia X

Thai AirAsia X is the first LCC debuted in Thailand. In 2014 they will start operation of direct

flights from Don Mueang Airport (DMK) in Bangkok to Seoul (ICN), Tokyo (NRT) and Osaka

(KIX). The airline has two airbuses, A330-300. The planes are equipped with 12 premium

flatbed seats and 365 economy seats, totaled in 377 seats. As an affiliated company with the

AirAsia group, Thai AirAsia X aims to establish a solid position as a domestic and global

leader in the long-haul low cost airline business and to build a robust network contributing to

the connectivity across the multi-hub airports offered by the AirAsia.

Inquiry about this Press Release

AiaAsia X PR office, persons in charge of Ogilvy PR: Nakayama and O’Brien

Tel: 03-5793-2388/2385 Fax: 03-5793-2381 E-mail: [email protected]


July 31, 2014

China Airlines will increase the number of flights in the Taipei route from August

China Airlines (CI) currently operates a total of 24 flights a week between Kansai and Taipei. As from August 17 (Sun), the carrier will increase the number by seven flights a week to a total of 31 flights a week (a maximum of 5 flights a day).

As a result, a total of 45 flights will be operated to and from route Taiwan. In addition, the flights on the KIX/TPE route are scheduled to leave KIX at 22:05 to allow travelers to stay longer hours in Japan both in business and for pleasure.

Increased number of flights will start from August 17 (Sun) Flight Schedule/Taiwan route (CI2158 and 2159 will be operated from August 17)

City Flight No. Schedule Operation Aircraft

Outbound

Taipei

CI159 Departs Kansai Arrives Taipei (10:00) → (11:50)

Daily A330-300


Daily A330-300/B747-400


Daily A330-300


Tue/Fri/Sun B747-400

CI2159 Departs Kansai Arrives Taipei (22:05) → (0.05 + 1)

Daily A330-300

Kaohsiung CI167

Departs Kansai Arrives Kaohsiung (12:35) → (14:50)*

Daily B738

Taichung CI137

Departs Kansai Arrives Taichung (17:30) → (19:50)

Daily B738

Inbound

Taipei

CI2158 Departs Taipei Arrives Kansai (05:25) → (09:00)

Daily A330-300


Mon/Thu/Sat B747-400


Daily A330-300/B747-400


Tue/Fri/Sun A330-300


Daily A330-300

Kaohsiung CI166

Departs Kaohsiung Arrives Kansai (07:30) → (11:30)*

Daily B738

Taichung CI136

Departs Taichung Arrives Kansai (12:40) → (16:10)

Daily B738

* CI166/167: The above schedule is the basic operation schedule and the departure and arrival time may change depending on the date. Aircraft specifications:

Model: Airbus 330-300 Seats: 313 total (Business class 36, Economy class 277) *Note: Conditional upon acquisition of government approval from related countries. Schedules etc. are subject to change.

(Photo provided by China Airlines) * The photo is for reference only.

July 8, 2014

China Airline Osaka Branch

Nakanoshima-Mitsui Bldg 20F,

3-3-3 Nakanoshima, Kita-ku,

Osaka 530-0005

TEL 06-6459-5784

FAX 06-6459-5799

Announcement of increased flights on KIX/TPE route

Thank you for your patronage of the China Airlines.

We are pleased to announce that we will increase the number of flights on KIX/TPE

route from August 17. The flights on the KIX/TPE route and the flights on the TPE/KIX

route which are scheduled to leave late at night and early in the morning, respectively

will allow travelers to stay longer hours in the respective destinations both in business

and for pleasure.

Note

【Regular Flights Schedule】

Flt No. Departure Arrival Operation

from Aircraft

Airport Time Airport Time

CI2159 KIX 22:05 TPE 23:55 17AUG14 A333

CI2158 TPE 05:25 KIX 09:00 18AUG14 A333

※ The departure and arrival times and the type of aircraft may be changed without prior notice,

and flights may be delayed or cancelled for bad weather or other compelling reasons.

In addition, in commemoration of the planned increase in the number of flights, we will

campaign for a nickname for the flight newly operated. Please see the details on our

official website.

http://www.china-airlines.co.jp/news/1406/140630.html


July 31, 2014

Jetstar Japan will fly to Oita from October - New service from Kansai to Oita! –

We are pleased to announce that Jetstar Japan Co., Ltd (JJP) will inaugurate services between the Kansai International Airport and the Oita airport from October 9 (Thu), 2014. This is the fifth domestic flight flying to and from Osaka (Kansai) for Jetstar Japan following Narita, Shin-Chitose, Fukuoka and Naha.

Incidentally, the Kansai – Oita route will be operated for the first time in about 11 years.

The opening of this new route will not only expand the existing network, but also provide travelers with wider options for travel destinations.

(See the attached briefing paper of “Jetstar Japan Co., Ltd.” for further details.)

Start Date of Operation: From October 9 (Thu), 2014

Operation Schedule

Flight No. Schedule Remark

JJP651 Departs Kansai at 14:55

Arrives in Oita at 16:00

*On Fridays Departs Kansai at 15:10

and arrives in Oita at 16:15

JJP652 Departs Oita at 16:45

Arrives in Kansai at 17:45 -

Aircraft:

Airbus 320-200 (180 seats)

Note: Conditional upon acquisition of government approval from related countries.

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July 11, 2014

Press Release

Jetstar Japan Co., Ltd

Jetstar Japan will inaugurate services between the

Kansai International Airport and the Oita Airport from October 9.

Jetstar Japan Co., Ltd. with its head office in Narita, Chiba-pref. (Miyuki Suzuki,

President) is pleased to announce that it will inaugurate services between the Kansai International Airport and the Oita airport from October 9 (Thu), 2014 with one flight a day (round trip).

The Osaka (Kansai) – Oita route is the fifteenth regular service route for the company and the only airline to service the route. This is the fifth domestic flight flying to and from Osaka (Kansai) for Jetstar Japan following Narita, Shin-Chitose, Fukuoka and Naha and the total number of flights flying to and from Osaka (Kansai) in the summer flight schedule in 2014 is expected to amount to a maximum of 28 flights a day including this Osaka (Kansai) - Oita route.

In commemoration of the commencement of services between Osaka (Kansai) and Oita,

we will start offering sales on all the domestic routes including this route from the next week.

Osaka (Kansai) – Oita route flight Schedule: One flight a day (round trip)

* Departs at 15:10and arrives at 16:15 on Fridays

The above flight schedule is subject to the approval of relevant authorities.

Fares

5,490 -17,990 yen (one way)

These are the one-way fares for the Economy Class “Starter.” In addition, a payment commission of 430 yen is required per person. Checked luggage fees are not included and various conditions will apply. For details, see the list of fares on our website.

Sales Period

Sales of tickets on the flights between October 9 (Thu) and October 25 (Sat) will be started

at two o’clock this afternoon. Sales of tickets on flights from October 26 (Sun) onwards will

start soon.

Flight No. Route Dep/Arr Time Days of Operations

GK651 Osaka (Kansai) - Oita 14:55-16:00 Every day*

GK652 Oita - Osaka (Kansai) 16:45-17:45 Every day

News Release

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(Provisional) information of sales in commemoration of the commencement of services

between Osaka (Kansai) and Oita

Routes subject to special sales: Osaka (Kansai) - Oita route and others

Details will be announced next week.

These are the one-way fares for the Economy Class “Starter.” In addition, a payment commission is required. Checked luggage fees are not included and various conditions will apply.

This press release is distributed to the ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport Press Club, the Ministry of Land,

Infrastructure and Transport Press Club for Transportation, the Narita Airport Press Club, the Commercial

Broadcasting Station Press Club, the Kansai International Airport Press Club, the Chubu International Airport Press

Club, the Kagawa Prefecture Press Club, the Bancho Press Club, the Oita Prefecture Press Club, and the

Kagoshima Prefecture Press Club.


July 31, 2014

KIX’s Megasolar observation deck came into operation along with visualization monitors

The Kansai International Airport (KIX) set forth the functional enhancement of environmental measures in a strategic growth program under KIX’s medium-term plan. On the basis of the above, KIX formulated a concept of the Smart Island-Proposal for its commitment to activities for global and local environmental protection in pursuit of being a safe and environmentally advanced airport at the world’s highest level with the effective use of clean energy, including solar, hydrogen, and wind power and efficient use of energy.

Recently, KIX has constructed a 4-meter-high KIX Megasolar observation deck in the special management area to look over facilities named KIX Megasolar as airport solar power facilities of Asia’s largest class. KIX has installed a total of four monitors in Terminal Building 1, Terminal Building 2, and the general area of the Observation Hall as well in order to display the power generation status of the Mega Solar.

Since July 19, 2014, the KIX Megasolar observation deck has been incorporated into the Waku Waku airport explorer tour (Smart Island course) in the KIX Official Guide, and visitors can visit and see KIX’s efforts toward environmental protection.

In addition, visitors can see small-scale facilities of wind power generation through the windows of the bus used for the Waku Waku airport explorer tour (Smart Island course). The facilities are located in the general area. Came into operation : Saturday, July 19, 2014 Location : [Megasolar observation deck]

• SF Kansai Mega Solar near KIX’s power plant [Visualization monitors] • 2nd and 4th floors of Terminal Building 1 • 1st floor of Terminal Building 2 • 5th floor (Entrance Hall) of Observation Hall

Outline of facilities : [Mega solar observation deck] • 4 meters high with a maximum capacity of 50 people [Visualization monitors] Display contents • The amount of power generation and CO2 reductions (up to date) • The amount of power generation of the day (in total), achievements (6-stage display), and the amount of power generation of the present • The amount of solar radiation intensity of the day (5-stage display, i.e., intensive, rather intensive, normal, rather weak, and weak) • The comparison graph of the amount of power generation of the day, that of the previous day, and the amount of solar radiation of the day

* Waku Waku airport explorer tour (Smart island course) [URL] http://www.kansai-airport.or.jp/play/plan/index.html


July 31, 2014

Japan’s first small-scale wind generator for airport

use – Creating clean energy in pursuit of reinforcing energy security The Kansai International Airport (KIX) set forth the functional enhancement of environmental measures as an important project in a strategic growth program under KIX’s medium-term plan. On the basis of the project, KIX formulated a concept of the Smart Island-Proposal for its commitment to activities for global and local environmental protection in pursuit of being a safe and environmentally advanced airport at the world’s highest level with the effective use of clean energy, including solar, hydrogen, and wind power and efficient use of energy.

Recently, KIX has installed facilities of wind power generation with a generation capacity of 5 kW class in KIX Solar Park located on the second-phase airport island of the Kansai International Airport. The facilities serving as the symbol tower of the concept of the Smart Island-Proposal will be the first model case of all Japanese airports in pursuit of promoting the creation of clean energy.

Development process

Date of pole erection : Friday, July 18, 2014

Place of installation : KIX Solar Park in Kansai International Airport Equipment overview Generation capacity : About 5 kilowatts

Height : Approximately 15 m Annual amount of power generated : Approximately 9000 kWh (Conversion

value on the condition that the annual average wind speed is 5 m/s)

Start date of power generation : Early in September 2014 (scheduled)


July 31, 2014

Air China will expand further its Shanghai route service!

Air China (CA) currently operates a total of 14 flights a week between Kansai and Shanghai. We are pleased to inform that as from August 1 (Fri), the carrier will increase the number by seven flights a week to a total of 21 flights a week (3 flights a day).

As a result of this increase, Air China will operate a total of 38 flights a week in the Shanghai route, Beijing route and Dalian/Tianjin route.

Increased number of flights will start: From August 1 (Fri), 2014

Flight Schedule/Shanghai route (CA857 and 858 will be operated from August 1)

Flight No. Schedule Aircraft Operation

Outbound

CA164 Departs Kansai Arrives at Shanghai

(09:05) → (10:30) A320 Daily


(13:30) → (15:00) A332 Daily


(18:30) → (20:15) A320 Daily

Inbound

CA921 Departs Shanghai Arrives at Kansai

(09:10) → (12:10) A332 Daily


(14:15) → (17:30) A320 Daily


(17:30) → (20:30) A320 Daily

Aircraft specifications: Model: Airbus A320 Seats: 158 total (Business class 8, Economy class 150)

Note: Conditional upon acquisition of government approval from related countries. Schedules etc. are subject to change.

Air China Airbus A320 (Photo provided by China Air)

Press Release

Air China Press Release

July 31, 2014

No. 14-15

Air China will increase two flights (one round trip) a day

between Osaka and Shanghai.

- 3 round trips / 6 flights a day will be operated from August 1 (Fri) -

Air China (head office in Beijing) will add one round trip flight (CA858/857) to the current CA/164/163 and CA922/921 flights between Osaka and Shanghai to operate a total of 3 round trips/6 flights a day due to an increase in demand from August 1 (Fri). Flight schedule <Osaka (Kansai) → Shanghai>

Flight No. Route Aircraft Departure Arrival Operating date CA164 Osaka-Shanghai A321 9:05 10:30 Daily CA922 Osaka-Shanghai A330-200 13:30 15:00 Daily

CA858 Osaka-Shanghai A320 18:30 20:15 Daily (8/1~) CA858 Osaka-Shanghai A320 19:30 21:15 Daily (9/1~) *

* Currently planned.

<Shanghai→ Osaka (Kansai)>

Flight No. Route Aircraft Departure Arrival Operating date CA163 Shanghai - Osaka A321 17:30 20:30 Daily CA921 Shanghai - Osaka A330-200 9:10 12:10 Daily

CA857 Shanghai - Osaka A320 14:15 17:30 Daily (8/1~) CA857 Shanghai - Osaka A320 15:15 18:30 Daily (9/1~) *

* Currently planned.

All the time above is local time.

The flight schedules may change from September 1.

Subject to the approval of relevant governments. The flight schedules and aircrafts may change without prior notice.

Air China aims to provide further convenience to our customers by increasing the number of flights

between Osaka and Shanghai.

Air China (CA) is the national flag carrier of People's Republic of China founded in 1949 (initially called China Civil Aviation and subsequently spinned off into several companies). The carrier owns more than 300 aircrafts including Boeing and Airbus connecting China with Japan and countries around the world. Air China began its service with Tokyo and Osaka in September of 1974 and currently connects China with 8 cities in Japan including Tokyo (Narita & Haneda), Osaka, Sapporo, Sendai, Hiroshima, Nagoya, Fukuoka and Okinawa. It is a member of the Star Alliance. The websites of Air China are: www.airchina.jp in Japan and www.airchina,com in China (Chinese and English)

<For further information, please contact> Sato and Yonezu

Prap Japan Inc., PR agent for Air China in Japan

E-mail：capr@mｌ.prap.co.jp TEL：03-4580-9107 FAX：03-4580-9133

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