Japan’s Maiden Off-airport Check-in Service Launched At Kansai International Airport

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 10 (Bernama) -- Airporter Inc and MUIC Kansai (Kansai Innovation Center) have initiated Japan's first off-airport check-in service at Kansai International Airport.

According to a statement, the service aims to streamline the luggage process for outbound travellers, delivering luggage directly from hotels (or designated drop-off points) to departure airports in Japan and onward to international arrival airports.

A proof of concept (PoC) project targeting JAL users departing from Kansai International Airport was successful, in which Airporter and MUIC Kansai plan to establish collaboration with major Asian airlines frequently used by international travellers visiting Japan in the future.

The service provides same-day luggage delivery between airports and hotels by Airporter, expanding its service to international airports, which enables "hands-free travel" from hotels to overseas arrival airports.

By combining Airporter's same-day luggage delivery service with online check-in provided by airlines, this service contributes to the digitisation of boarding procedures, reducing the occurrence of long queues.

For future developments, Airporter and MUIC Kansai plan to enhance their services aiming for full-scale expansion, with Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai in sight, whereby the duo will start expanding partnerships with major Asian airlines commonly used by international travellers visiting Japan.

Furthermore, their goal is to develop dedicated equipment that can be installed in hotels, stations, and other locations, which will enable passengers to perform luggage check-in procedures at specific points within the city, allowing travellers to conveniently check in their luggage at designated locations during their journey.

-- BERNAMA