LAX-KIX 30th

JAL celebrated the 30th anniversary of its LA-Kansai route on Wednesday, September 4th with a commemorative ceremony at the Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).

JAL’s direct flight from LA to Kansai International Airport (KIX) started on September 4th, 1994, the same day KIX opened.

Refreshments were served at the boarding gate, and crew members dressed in JAL’s 30-year-old uniforms welcomed passengers bound for KIX.

The ceremony was attended by officials from JAL, LAX,, as well as Consul General Kenko Sone of the Consulate General of Japan in LA.
They each congratulated the 30th anniversary and expressed their hopes for the future.

Flights from KIX in supporting exchanges between the two cities are becoming increasingly important with Osaka hosting the World Expo next year and the LA Olympics coming up in 2028.

Passengers boarded the plane while being handed commemorative goods for the 30th anniversary after the ceremony.
They were seen off by officials and took off for KIX.