Kansai International Airport Co., Ltd http://www.kiac.co.jp/en/
March / April 2011
Relief Fund for Great East Japan Earthquake
We offer our deepest condolences to all those affected by the earthquake. Kansai International Airport is collecting a relief fund to support their recovery. We kindly ask your warm cooperation. [Information about the Earthquake] Message from the Ministry of land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism 'Japanese Air Transport after the 2011 East Japan Earthquake' This website is designed to promptly provide accurate information about the status of air transport of Japan. We hope this website is of some help to people in and outside Japan so that they can enjoy their flights to and from Japan with greater comfort and confidence. Click here => http://www.mlit.go.jp/koku/flyjapan_en/ [Information from International Organizations] *International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) *International Air Transport Association (IATA) *International Atomic Energy (IAEA) *World Health Organization (WHO) *International Maritime Organization (IMO) Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO) website = > http://www.jnto.go.jp/eq/
No Smoking is Allowed in Any Restaurants and Coffee Shops in KIX
From April 1, no smoking is allowed in any restaurants and coffee shops in Kansai International Airport (KIX),except some restaurants and shops which are equipped with smoking rooms. We kindly ask you to use designated smoking areas. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation in our smoke-free policy.
KIX was Ranked No.1 in the 2011 Air Cargo Excellence Survey in the Asia category
KIX was ranked No.1 in the sub-category of annual cargo tonnage 300,000-1,000,000 tons in the 2011 Air Cargo Excellence Survey in the Asia category conducted by Air Cargo World, a UK air cargo magazine widely subscribed to by cargo airlines, forwarders, shippers and other parties in the industry in over 100 countries and regions worldwide. In cooperation with all relevant parties, KIX intends to earn a better reputation from our customers as an international cargo hub airport. -2011 Air Cargo Excellence Survey- Top-rated airports in the sub-category of annual cargo tonnage 300,000-1,000,000 tons in the Asia category: No.1 Kansai International Airport (KIX) No.2 Kuala Lumpur (KUL) No.3 Shanghai Hongiao (SHA) No.4 Guangzhou (CAN) No.5 Shenzhen (SZX) For more information http://www.aircargoworld.com/Magazine/Features/2011-Air-Cargo-Excellence-Survey/
Enjoy Nice Chinese dishes - a New Restaurant opened-
On April 1, Chinese restaurant 'Benitora Gyoza Bo' opened on the 3rd floor in the passenger terminal building. It serves a menu with many choices like 'Tetsunabe Bo Gyoza', which is served with a hot iron pan, steamed Chinese leek bread, Pekingese sweet and sour pork and more! All staff eagerly welcomes you in a vibrant atmosphere; it will remind you of Pekingese street stands.
Free Internet LAN Service
KIX is offering the wireless access point where you can use free internet LAN Service. *Browse the Net via your own laptop computer. *Maximum connection speed of 11 Mbps. *No application procedures needed to connect. *You must have a wireless LAN card (IEEE802.11b) to use this service. If your laptop does not have a wireless LAN card, you may still connect to the Internet using one of the LAN cables installed at the computer desks. E-Stands are located near the International Departure Gates and in the Transit Area. They provide useful information concerning overseas travel, as well as Internet and e-mail access. For more information=> http://www.kansai-airport.or.jp/en/service/internet/index.html#_03
Operational Data of Kansai International Airport (Feb 2011)
1. The Number of international passengers is calculated using figures reported by the KIX District Immigration Office of the Osaka Immigration Bureau. 2. "Others" includes ferry flights, technical landing flights, private flights, special flights, helicopters, etc. 3. These data are provisional or estimate.