60^th Anniversary of Service to Kagoshima Airport

July 1^st, 2017 marks the 60^th anniversary of ANA’s service to Kagoshima Airport. On July 1^st, 1957, Far Eastern Airlines, who later merged with ANA, began its routes from Kagoshima to Fukuoka as well as Kagoshima to Miyazaki to Osaka.

A commemorative ceremony was held at Kagoshima Airport. Guests reminisced about the days when traveling by air was the only option of transportation in those areas.

A cask-breaking ceremony, also known as “kagamiwari,” took place, which is believed to bring blessings of health, happiness, and prosperity to all. After the ceremonious tradition, a fashion show of former ANA ground staff uniforms was held. The uniform pieces reflected each time period’s fashion trends and the guests were enthralled.

Passengers were gifted a small souvenir and a friendly send off by colorfully uniformed staff.

ANA Group will continue to embody the “wings within ourselves” and connect all areas of Japan whilst respecting its history.