Tokyo opens new Star Alliance terminal

The biggest dedicated Star Alliance-branded terminal in Asia, featuring brand new, state-of-the-art facilities became operational on June 2nd at Tokyo Narita airport.

All Star Alliance airlines flying into Narita will now be able to take advantage of reduced connection times, for both domestic and international flights and make use of the terminal's unique check-in areas and lounges.

The new services will operate out of the south wing of the airport's terminal one.

Star Alliance chief executive, Jaan Albrecht, said: "Completing the co-location here in Narita is a milestone in our world-wide 'Move under one Roof’ strategy.

"We now look forward to offering our customers a top notch facility at, what is after all one of our major hubs in Northeast Asia."

Star Alliance airlines include Air Canada, bmi, Lufthansa, Singapore Airlines, TAP Portugal and United airlines.

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