JAL Unveils Renovated Sakura Lounge at Chubu Centrair, Boosting International Connectivity
(IN SHORT) Japan Airlines (JAL) is set to reopen the Sakura Lounge for international travelers at Nagoya’s Chubu Centrair International Airport on March 31, 2025. The lounge, which originally opened in 2005 and was closed in March 2020 due to COVID-19, has been completely renovated with a new interior design and updated culinary offerings. Notable additions include the debut of the popular JAL Original Beef Curry at Chubu Centrair, as well as local Nagoya specialties like hitsumabushi-style eel, kishimen, and red bean & butter pancakes. Alongside the lounge reopening, JAL’s 2025 summer schedule will see the Honolulu-Chubu route transition from four weekly flights to daily services starting July 18, 2025, enhancing convenience and connectivity for international travelers. This reopening is a significant part of JAL’s broader commitment to improving passenger experience through enhanced services and innovative lounge experiences.
(PRESS RELEASE) NAGOYA, Aichi, 2025-Apr-1 — /Travel PR News/ — Japan Airlines (JAL) will reopen its newly revamped Sakura Lounge for international passengers at Nagoya’s Chubu Centrair International Airport on March 31, 2025. Originally closed in March 2020 due to the suspension of direct international flights amid the COVID-19 outbreak, the lounge—first launched in 2005—has now undergone its first major renovation.
The updated design features a fresh interior aesthetic and enhanced food and beverage options, including new, exclusive menu items. For the first time at Chubu Centrair, guests can enjoy the renowned JAL Original Beef Curry, a signature dish available at the Haneda and Narita lounges, alongside Nagoya-inspired specialties such as hitsumabushi-style eel, kishimen, and red bean & butter pancakes, among other unique offerings.
In line with JAL’s commitment to providing exceptional service, the airline’s 2025 summer schedule, effective from July 18, 2025, will also see the Honolulu-Chubu route upgraded to daily flights. This enhancement underscores JAL’s focus on offering convenient flight options and memorable travel experiences, including revitalized lounge services for its global clientele.
Lounge Information
Open date: March 31, 2025 (Monday)
Hours of operation: 7:00 a.m. ～ 9:30 p.m. (Hours subject to change with flight operations)
Location: Chubu Centrair International Airport Terminal 1, 2nd floor (past the security checkpoint)
Seating capacity: 128 seats
Further information: https://www.jal.co.jp/jp/en/inter/service/lounge/ngo/sakura/
SOURCE: JAPAN AIRLINES
