JAPAN. Kansai Airports yesterday announced that Kansai International Airport Terminal 1’s new domestic area, which is currently under renovation, will open on 26 October.
The revamped domestic zone will include a much-expanded commercial area, notable for six outlets (four restaurants and two stores) that feature a rich Kansai flavour. A domestic lounge will also open.
The area will be transformed into an attractive space where passengers can enjoy shopping and dining while waiting for boarding, Kansai Airports said. Landside outlets including the ‘Tasty Street’ food court, which will open on 1 October, ahead of the full area opening.
Kansai Airports pledged to continue taking initiatives that excite customers and strengthen Kansai International Airport, a gateway to the Kansai region.
More expansion and improvements will follow down the line. The new international commercial area will open in winter 2023, followed by a Grand Opening event next Spring. In the Fall of 2026 an expanded international commercial area will be unveiled.
About Kansai Airports
Kansai Airports was established by a consortium made up of Vinci Airports and Orix Corporation as its core members. The company took over the operations of Kansai International Airport and Osaka International Airport from New Kansai International Airport Company (“NKIAC”) and has been operating the two airports since 1 April 2016.
Kansai Airports Kobe, Kansai Airports’ wholly-owned subsidiary, took over the operations of Kobe Airport from Kobe City and started its business as an operating company on 1 April 2018.
