Car-sharing Service Begins at Kansai International Airport and Osaka International Airport

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1 Car-sharing Service Begins at Kansai International Airport and Osaka International Airport Japan s first pick-up-here and leave-it-there service at an airport also starts Times24 Co., Ltd. (headquartered in Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, and headed by Koichi Nishikawa, President and Representative Director) started car-sharing service on Friday, August 8, at Kansai International Airport and Osaka International Airport, which are managed by (headquartered in Izumisano-shi, Osaka, and headed by Keiichi Ando, President and CEO). Times24 Co., Ltd. will simultaneously start a pick-up-here and leave-it-there service at these airports, the first time available at a Japanese airport. Kansai International Airport, a world class airport having multiple 4,000-meter class runways operating 24 hours a day, with connections to 68 cities in 25 countries, recorded approximately 18 million incoming and outbound passengers in fiscal 2013, and accommodated 919 scheduled flights per week in the summer of Times24 Co., Ltd. started Times Car Plus service in Since then, the company has been increasing the number of available cars and service stations and enhancing the service to meet the needs of Times Car Plus members. The number of members has exceeded 350,000 people since then. The company has been increasing the number of service stations at transportation hubs, including those at 30% of Shinkansen stations, in particular, in order to increase the convenience of sightseers and business travelers. In the meantime, 24% of Times Car Plus members who answered a questionnaire survey conducted in October 2011 indicated a desire for the opening of service stations at airports. Only one service station, however, had been in operation jointly with the City of Ikeda and Daihatsu Motor Co., Ltd. in the parking lot on the premises of Osaka International Airport in addition to a service station close to Fukuoka Airport until recently. The opening of a new service station at Kansai International Airport will be the third one for airport users. The service provides vehicles at a parking lot located under the connecting bridge between the Terminal 1 Building and the Aeroplaza for ease of using the service. Furthermore, Times24 Co., Ltd. will independently begin services at Osaka International Airport. In addition, Times24 Co., Ltd. has simultaneously started Japan s first pick-up-here and leave-it-there service at the airports for areas between Kansai International Airport and Osaka International Airport. Users can return rental cars without returning to the place where they rented the cars, which makes it possible to broaden the range of their business trips and the activity range of their travel. For details, refer to a press release that was issued on the first day of the service. For the realization of a comfortable car society, Times24 Co., Ltd. in cooperation with transportation companies as well as Kansai International Airport will achieve seamless mobility ensured by the service in combination with public transportation with the aim of mitigating environmental impact and traffic convenience.

Station Information Service commencement date: Friday, August 8, 2014 (scheduled) Station Name Kansai International Airport Station Osaka International Airport Station Address 1 Senshukukokita,

of Cars One each One each Type of Car Premacy (Mazda), Aqua (Toyota), and Note (Nissan) Premacy (Mazda), Prius (Toyota), and Note (Nissan) Note: The date of service commencement, station names, and

2 Station Information Service commencement date: Friday, August 8, 2014 (scheduled) Station Name Kansai International Airport Station Osaka International Airport Station Address 1 Senshukukokita, Izumisano-shi Hotarugaike Nishi-machi, Toyonaka-shi No. of Cars One each One each Type of Car Premacy (Mazda), Aqua (Toyota), and Note (Nissan) Premacy (Mazda), Prius (Toyota), and Note (Nissan) Note: The date of service commencement, station names, and types of vehicles are subject to change without notice. Summary of Times Car Plus 5,538 stations, 9,173 units, and 362,440 members (as of the end of June 2014) Area of deployment: 33 prefectures Usage fee Fee Structure Corporate/Student Plan Individual Plan Card issuance fee Monthly basic charge Usage fee Basic Premium Free 1,550 yen 1,030 yen (including free use for an amount of 1,030 yen) 206 yen/15 minutes 412 yen/15 minutes How to use 1. Make a reservation by mobile phone or PC and go to the car-sharing station. 2. Hold up the membership card to the card reader, which may be found on the rear glass, to unlock the doors of the vehicle.

is a pioneer of providing unattended pay parking lots operating 24 hours a day.

3 3. Retrieve the car key from the key box in the glove compartment in front of the passenger seat. 4. Drive the car in the same way as an ordinary car. Return the car to the original car-sharing station. Company Profile Times24 Co., Ltd. is a pioneer of providing unattended pay parking lots operating 24 hours a day. As of the end of June, the company had 13,666 Times parking lots for 478,029 cars in 46 prefectures. In 2009, taking advantage of the network of Times parking lots, the company started Times Car Plus car-sharing service in pursuit of the realization of a comfortable car society.

4 Philippine Airlines to start KIX-Cebu service Philippine Airlines (PR) will start a scheduled service between KIX and Cebu from December 19 (Fri.) 2014, by taking an opportunity of the KIX 20th Anniversary celebrated September 4, The airline was established in March 1941 as the first airline company in Asia, and since then it has been expanding the network in the Philippines and around the world. Since starting the service from KIX in October 1994 soon after the opening of KIX, it has been operating for 20 years as the only one full-service carrier (FSC) linking between KIX and the Philippines. At present it flies 7 times a week to Manila. The additionally scheduled service direct to Cebu will offer easy access to the island, a popular resort destination in Asia, increasing traveling demand furthermore between KIX and the Philippines. Commencement of operation December 19 (Fri.) 2014 Operation schedule Flight Number Schedule Outbound Departure: KIX Arrival: Cebu PR :40 19:30 Inbound Departure: Cebu Arrival: KIX PR :15 14:40 Aircraft A A Operation Days 4 times/week Mon., Thu., Fri., Sun. 4 times/week Mon., Thu., Fri., Sun. Specifications of aircraft Model: Airbus A Seats: 199 total (Business Class: 12, Economy Class: 187) Note: The operation is subject to approval by the national governments concerned, and the schedule is subject to change. Airbus A321: photo courtesy of Philippine Airlines

5 To whom it may concern: August 21, 2014 Philippine Airlines: Winter flight schedule to and from KIX <Revised> We are pleased to inform you about the winter flight schedule on and after October 26, In addition to KIX-Manila services (PR407/408), we will start operating direct flights to Cebu 4 times a week from December 19. The schedule is as follows: From October 26, 2014 (Government approval is pending) KIX-Manila Place of Flight Aircraft Date of operation departure number KIX PR407 9:55 13:20 A330 Everyday Manila PR408 14:35 19:20 A330 Everyday KIX-Cebu (Operation starts from December 19) Place of Flight Aircraft Date of operation departure number KIX PR409 15:40 19:30 A321 Mon., Thu., Fri., Sun. Cebu PR410 9:15 14:40 A321 Mon., Thu., Fri., Sun. The new service can save much time to travel to Cebu, making the island a familiar beach destination. A connecting flight from Manila to Cebu is also easy to access as before, so you can select a desirable flight according to your schedule. Thank you and enjoy your flight by Philippine Airlines which is more convenient than before. Inquiry: Philippine Airlines Osaka Office osasdpr@jp.philippineair.com

Myanmar Airways International to start KIX - Phnom Penh - Yangon service Myanmar Airways International (8M) will begin a scheduled service from KIX to Phnom Penh and Yangon from October 8 (Wed.

6 Myanmar Airways International to start KIX - Phnom Penh - Yangon service Myanmar Airways International (8M) will begin a scheduled service from KIX to Phnom Penh and Yangon from October 8 (Wed.), 2014, taking an opportunity of the KIX 20th anniversary of September 4 (Thu.), The outbound is from KIX to Yangon via Phnom Penh, and the return is from Yangon directly to KIX. The KIX-Yangon regular service is the first time in 15 years and the operation to Cambodia (Phnom Penh) is the first time since the opening of KIX. Commencement of operation October 8 (Wed.), 2014 Operation schedule Flight Schedule Number Departure: KIX Phnom Penh Yangon Outbound (Departure: 13:00 Arrival: 16:00 / 8M9006 Departure: 17:00 Arrival: 18:00) Inbound Yangon KIX 8M9005 (Departure: 01:00 Arrival: 08:00) Aircraft A319 A319 Operation Days 3 times/week Mon., Wed., Sat. 3 times/week Mon., Wed., Sat. Specifications of aircraft Model: Airbus A319 Seats: 124 total (Executive Class: 10 and Economy Class: 114) Notes: The above is a regular service by charter flight. The operation is subject to approval by the governments concerned. The schedule is indicated in local time and is subject to change. Photo: courtesy of Myanmar Airways International

7 MAI starts Osaka (KIX) - Cambodia (PNH) - Yangon (RGN) service on 8th October A dreamy bridge linking between Kansai and Myanmar Myanmar Airways International will begin operating charter flights between Osaka (Kansai) and Yangon via Phnom Penh (Cambodia) three times a week from October 8 (Wed.) 2014 as scheduled below. The out-bound is from KIX to Yangon via Phnom Penh, and the return is from Yangon directly to KIX. The airline will operate charter flights for a while and go on to regular services in the future between Japan and Myanmar. The new service will offer easy access from KIX to Cambodia and Myanmar, linking KIX to other Asian countries more conveniently. This year falls on the 60th anniversary of the diplomatic relationship between Japan and Myanmar. You can expect more active exchanges in humans, things, culture and economy. Please use our charter flights to Myanmar called the last paradise. We look forward to serving you. Flight schedule of Kansai - Phnom Penh - Yangon From October 8 (Wed.) to December 1 (Mon.) 2014 Flight number 8M9006 Flight number 8M9005 Date of operation Mon., Wed., Sat. Date of operation Mon., Wed., Sat. KIX Phnom Penh Yangon Departure: 13:00 Arrival: 16:00 Departure: 17:00 Arrival: 18:00 Yangon KIX Departure: 01:00 Arrival: 08:30 Notes: The plan and schedules are subject to approval by the concerning authorities. The plan and schedules are subject to change without notice. The above schedules are indicated in local time. Inquiry about charter flights: Myanmar Airways International Japan Co., Ltd. TEL: info@mai-j.jp Persons in charge: Inoue and Kazari Myanmar Airways International Japan Co., Ltd. Osaka Matsuda Building 9F, Kitahama, Chuo-ku, Osaka TEL: FAX

Special website Welcome to Kansai established for foreign visitors to Japan - Appealing the charm of Kansai to foreigners: from tourist spots to gourmet established today a website Welcome to Kansai

8 Special website Welcome to Kansai established for foreign visitors to Japan - Appealing the charm of Kansai to foreigners: from tourist spots to gourmet established today a website Welcome to Kansai to propagate the charm of Kansai in conjunction with Gurunavi, Inc., which runs a multi-language website, Japan Trend Ranking, that is aimed at increasing overseas Japan s fans. The Welcome to Kansai website provides foreign visitors with useful information, such as sightseeing spots, gourmet and inexpensive transportation tickets and restaurants and souvenir shops in the airport, so that they can enjoy touring to Kansai. Kansai International Airport will deliver more and more information to heighten foreigners desire to visit Japan and to help revitalize the tourism industry and local communities in Kansai. Address of special website Image of Welcome to Kansai Japan Trend Ranking The website Japan Trend Ranking, which was set up in April 2013 under the concept of Japan, a country I would like to visit and I would like to go to again, is aimed at disseminating information on Japanese culture, food and national characters, so that foreign visitors can correctly understand Japan and become Japan s fans (becoming a member of Japan Trend Ranking).

9 KIX jogging/walking course has been created - The vast sky and sea: a 6-km long course in the fresh ocean air - A KIX jogging/walking course has been created in the Kansai International Airport site. The course starts from Aeroplaza (in front of Hotel Nikko Kansai Airport) on the first airport island, and ends at the same place after turning back at the KIX Solar Park on the second airport island, making it a 6-km long course. (Please see the attached course map). The course features a panoramic view of the vast sky and sea around Kansai International Airport, the concept of which is a human- and earth-friendly and environmentally-advanced smart airport. Everybody can enjoy jogging/walking here while feeling a fresh ocean breeze. You can see fish jumping from the sea and a seaweed bed beyond the seawall-side green area on the way. In the evening the course is lit up by the outdoor lamps, to which electrical power is supplied by a small wind turbine which has become the symbol tower of KIX being an environmentally advanced airport. You can see and experience directly how our company is working toward an environmentally advanced smart airport which co-exists with local communities. Name: KIX Jogging Walking Course Date of establishment: September 1 (Mon.), 2014 Outline of the course Distance: One-way 3 km (Round trip 6 km) Start point: Aeroplaza on the first airport island (in front of Hotel Nikko Kansai Airport) Midway point: KIX Solar Park Goal: Same as the start point Use of the course Everybody can use the course. Please obey the Road Traffic Act. Please watch for cars coming in and out of the parking lot. You should jog/walk according to your pace and physical conditions and avoid over-exercise. If your physical condition is poor, please refrain from jogging/walking. Please note that we are not responsible for any accident or injury during jogging/walking.

10 KIX Jogging - Walking Course Map Jogging - Walking Distance Indicator (image)

Japan s first small-scale wind generator for airport use coming into operation Creating clean energy in pursuit of reinforcing energy security Kansai International Airport (IATA code: KIX) will start

11 Japan s first small-scale wind generator for airport use coming into operation Creating clean energy in pursuit of reinforcing energy security Kansai International Airport (IATA code: KIX) will start operating wind power generation facilities with a capacity of 5 kw class in KIX Solar Park located on the second-phase airport island of Kansai International Airport. The facilities serving as the symbol tower of the concept of the Smart Island-Proposal of Kansai International Airport will be the first model case of all Japanese airports. Kansai International Airport will work on the verification of the power generation capacity of the facilities as well as impact study on noise, including low-frequency noise. Some road lights of the hydrophilic green area inside KIX Solar Park will be powered by electricity generated from the facilities. As introduced in the KIX official guide, visitors participating in the Smart Island course of the WakuWaku KIX tour plan will be able to see the facilities through the vehicle windows. The concept of the Smart Island-Proposal that Kansai International Airport formulated includes its commitment to the global environment, and Kansai International Airport will make effective use of clean energy, including solar, hydrogen, and wind power, and efficient use of energy in pursuit of being a safe and environmentally advanced airport at the world s highest level. Start date of power generation: 10:00 am, Monday, September 1, 2014 Location: KIX Solar Park in Kansai International Airport Facilities overview Generation capacity: Approximately 5 kw Height: Approximately 15 m Annual amount of power generated: Approximately 9000 kwh (converted at an annual average wind speed of 5 m/s) Facilities powered: Road lights of the hydrophilic green area inside KIX Solar Park

Memorandum of Understanding signed for Strategic Partnership with Airports of Thailand August 31, 2014 (NKIAC) and the Airports of Thailand Public Company Limited (AOT) signed a Memorandum of

12 Memorandum of Understanding signed for Strategic Partnership with Airports of Thailand August 31, 2014 (NKIAC) and the Airports of Thailand Public Company Limited (AOT) signed a Memorandum of Understanding on Strategic Partnership on Friday, August 29, The AOT was established in Since then, it has been managing and operating six major airports in Thailand, including Suvarnabhumi International Airport, which is centered on full-service carriers, and Don Mueang International Airport in Bangkok, which is centered on low-cost carriers. Japan s visa waiver program for short-stay Thai visitors started on July 1, The number of Thai visitors has been increasing rapidly since then. The number of Thai visitors to Japan via New Kansai International Airport amounted to approximately 100,000 in 2013, which was 1.8 times as large as that in NKIAC and AOT will form a strategic partnership beyond the framework of a sisterhood relationship. Then both companies will proactively conduct co-marketing for airlines, joint promotional activities to introduce shopping information at the airports, and information exchange in pursuit of expanding the number of passengers at both ends, while aiming at aviation network reinforcement and further improvements in their airport strategies, and continue increasing their business values. For this partnership, President Keiichi Ando commented as follows: It is our pleasure that we have recently concluded a Memorandum of Understanding on Strategic Partnership with the Airports of Thailand Public Company Limited (AOT). We have already partnered with Vancouver Airport in Canada, Gold Coast Airport in Australia, and Leipzig-Halle Airport in Germany. The Memorandum of Understanding with AOT is our first partnership with an Asian airport company that is remarkably growing. Thailand is the world s 10th greatest inbound tourist country where 26.5 million foreigners visit annually. Japan is currently making efforts to increase the number of foreign visitors to 20 million by the end of 2020, and we consider that it is very meaningful for us to learn from AOT s experience in the management of airports as gateways to Thailand. Both of us operate two airports in our respective metropolitan areas, and provide services to satisfy full-service carrier (FSC) and low-cost carrier (LCC) requirements. In this respect, we would like to share the know-how and challenges of both companies proactively and develop together. Please look forward to both companies efforts in the future.

13 Reference Information AOT Overview Name: The Airports of Thailand Public Company Limited (AOT) Founded: 2002 Listed: 2004 Airports under management and operation: - Suvarnabhumi International Airport - Don Mueang International Airport - Phuket International Airport - Chiang Mai International Airport - Chiang Rai International Airport - Hat Yai International Airport

Cebu Pacific Air Expands Service between KIX and Manila

Cebu Pacific Air Expands Service between KIX and Manila Beginning Thursday, December 19, 2013, Cebu Pacific Air (5J) increased the number of flights between KIX and Manila from three to seven days a week.