ANA to introduce travel insurance for travellers to Japan
All Nippon Airways (ANA) will provide access to the travel insurance referral website in cooperation with Tokio Marine & Nichido Fire Insurance Co., Ltd. for customers visiting Japan…
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ANA to offer healthy and sustainably-sourced inflight meals
All Nippon Airways (ANA) will begin offering expanded inflight meal options on select international routes, featuring healthier dishes and ingredients with less environmental impact.
ANA streamlines documentation needed on international travel
All Nippon Airways (ANA) is offering a new solution to streamline the international boarding process with the introduction of ANA Travel Ready – a service that accepts and clears all…
ANA reveals new First and Business Class seats
All Nippon Airways (ANA) has today announced brand new luxury cabin designs, in its ‘East Meets West’ collaboration between Japanese architect Kengo Kuma and British design firm Acumen…
ANA wants Japan’s government to ease international travel
Japan’s All Nippon Airways (ANA) has urged Prime Minister Fumio Kishida’s administration to relax travel restrictions for foreign tourists to Japan.
ANA to expand its efforts to reduce plastic waste
ANA Holdings Inc. announced plans to phase out the use of plastic as part of its goal to achieve zero waste by FY2050.
Face Express: ANA introduces facial recognition boarding on international flights
ANA will begin using Face Express – an innovative facial recognition technology – to improve the customer experience and streamline the boarding process starting from 19 July
Japanese airlines eye low-cost to drive post-pandemic growth
Japan's two major airlines are positioning themselves to take advantage of any upturn with a punt on low-cost services.
ANA debuts world’s first hands-free lavatory doors
All Nippon Airways (ANA) has partnered with JAMCO Corporation to develop the world’s first hands-free door that allows easy access to lavatories on its aircraft.
ANA to trial IATA Travel Pass
The trial is one of many efforts by ANA to continuously improve the customer experience and ensure the safety and peace of mind of passengers.
ANA, DHL pair up for delivery of Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine to Japan
DHL Global Forwarding Japan and ANA show the strength of each company’s goods and services across the global network.
ANA tests driverless bus in Haneda
All Nippon Airways (ANA) is holding a series of tests for a prototype driverless bus at Tokyo Haneda Airport.
ANA, JAL new accessibility guidelines ensure safe journey for all passengers
Travelling amid the pandemic is already tough and scary, but passengers needing special assistance experience twice the anxiety.
A Hawaiian experience! ANA carries out sightseeing flight with Flying Honu
The ‘Flying Honu’ from All Nippon Airways (ANA) operating on the Narita-Honolulu route in usual circumstances, welcomed passengers aboard for an hour and a half scenic flight
ANA unveils real-time capacity on cargo.one to meet accelerated demand
As freight forwarders turn to digital solutions amid the COVID-19 pandemic, All Nippon Airways (ANA), Japan’s largest airline is making its services available on leading e-booking…
ANA increases domestic check-in options to enhance convenience for passengers
All Nippon Airways (ANA), Japan’s largest airline, is introducing online check-in for domestic flights in Japan. Starting at 10:00 a.m. (JST) on 24 June, passengers will be able to…
ANA transports vital medical supplies in passenger cabins
All Nippon Airways (ANA) has announced it is the first Japanese airline to carry vital medical supplies (i.e. masks, hazmat suits and test kits) as cargo, on its passenger seats and overhead…
New services to be added at Haneda Airport to improve passenger experience
All Nippon Airways (ANA), Japan’s largest airline, welcomes the addition of a range of new services at Haneda Airport Terminal 2 international area beginning on 29 March. These new…
The Kabuki touch: ANA’s theatre twist to safety video wins accolades
All Nippon Airways (ANA), Japan’s largest airline was awarded the Grand Prix at the Cool Japan Matching Award 2019 for its Kabuki-themed in-flight safety video alongside creative partner…
ANA recognised for diversity and inclusion
All Nippon Airways (ANA), Japan’s largest airline, has received the Advanced Achievement Award from the Japan Women’s Innovative Network (J-Win) for the second consecutive year. J-Win’s…
ANA places latest 787 Dreamliner order with Boeing
Boeing and Japanese airline group All Nippon Airways (ANA) have signed a deal for 20 more 787 Dreamliner planes. The agreement includes 11 787-10s, one 787-9 and options for five 787-9s…
ANA offers advanced noise-cancelling headphones
All Nippon Airways (ANA), Japan’s largest airline will make Sony’s innovative noise-cancelling WH-1000XM3 headphones available to all first class passengers on international routes. It…
ANA to test autonomous mobility assistance at Tokyo airport
All Nippon Airways (ANA), Japan’s largest airline, will test autonomous RakuRo mobility assistance solutions at Tokyo Narita International Airport from 27-28 February. Designed by ZMP…
ANA partners with Toyota to test autonomous towing prototype at Nagoya airport
All Nippon Airways (ANA), Japan’s largest airline, will collaborate with Toyota Industries to conduct tests of an advanced automatic towing tractor at Chubu (Nagoya) Centrair…
ANA becomes supporting partner in Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Torch Relay
All Nippon Airways (ANA), Japan’s largest airline, has become a supporting partner in the Torch Relay for the upcoming Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games. The Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Torch Relay…
ANA and SIA join hands
All Nippon Airways (ANA), Japan’s largest airline and Singapore Airlines (SIA) signed a joint venture framework agreement that would deepen the partnership between the two Star Alliance…
ANA to open new lounge in Narita Airport
All Nippon Airways (ANA), Japan’s largest airline, will open a state-of-the-art new lounge in Tokyo Narita International Airport (NRT) on 29 March. The new lounge will be ANA’s third at…
The Valuable 500
Japanese carrier All Nippon Airways (ANA) has announced its commitment to the promotion of equal, rights for those living with disabilities by signing up to the “The Valuable 500” corporate…
ANA trials new self-driving wheelchairs
All Nippon Airways (ANA) is continuing its efforts to increase accessibility through technological leadership with the latest round of tests for self-driving wheelchairs at Tokyo-Narita…
Get a room: ANA’s new luxury seating
All Nippon Airways (ANA), Japan's largest and 5-Star airline for seven consecutive years, has collaborated with famed architect Kengo Kuma and leading British designers Acumen to roll out a…
ANA goes bonx for new cabin crew tech
ANA has announced it will be launching some new tech designed to boost communications between flight attendants.
The device, called BONX Grip, uses a combo of proprietary technology with…
Are we there yet? The best airlines for flying with your family
Qatar Airlines announced the launch of their new children focused Oryx Kids Club conference earlier this week, featuring appearances from the club mascots ‘Orry’ and ‘Orah’ the Oryx (main…
ANA to serve saké in economy class
All Nippon Airways (ANA) will start serving saké to economy class passengers on its international flights next week.
Effective 1 September 2017, the Japanese carrier will include…
ANA opens Star Wars-themed airport lounge for kids
ANA has opened a unique children's airport lounge at Tokyo's Haneda Airport.
As part of the Japanese airline's five-year partnership with Disney, the new Star Wars-themed lounge has…
ANA goes triple daily to LA
ANA has unveiled plans to launch a third daily flight between Tokyo and Los Angeles.
Effective 29 October 2017, the Japanese carrier will add a new daily departure from Tokyo's Narita…
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ANA to launch new C-3PO Star Wars jet
ANA has unveiled the routes to be operated by its latest Star Wars-themed aircraft - a Boeing 777-200 with a C-3PO livery.
The aircraft will initially be deployed on the Japanese…
ANA chooses jumbo turtle to fly to Hawaii
ANA will paint one of its double-decker Airbus A380s to resemble a giant sea turtle, following a public competition.
The Japanese airline chose the "Flying Honu" design, created by…
Tokyo Haneda to add international flights
Japan's busiest airport, Tokyo Haneda, will continue to expand its international operations in the coming years, with the opening of Terminal 2 to overseas flights.
At present,…
The latest appointments from AccorHotels, ANA, Dusit and more
PAUL STEVENS has become CEO of Accor Plus, AccorHotels’ reward programme. He joined AccorHotels in 1997, holding several GM positions before leaving in 2004. He then returned as a GM and…
C-3PO takes off with ANA
He is, famously, fluent in over six million different forms of communication, and now he can fly!
C-3PO, the golden protocol droid from the Star Wars moves, has been painted on one of…
ANA to add third daily Jakarta flight
ANA has announced plans to launch a third daily flight to Jakarta this summer.
Commencing on 1 August 2017, the Japanese carrier will introduce a second daily service from Tokyo's…
ANA starts to revamp short-haul fleet
Japan's ANA has started to upgrade its short- and medium-haul fleet, with the arrival of its first Airbus A320neo aircraft.
The airline becomes the first in Japan to operate the new…
ANA expands European network with LOT
Japan's ANA has signed a new agreement that will expand its route map in Europe.
The airline has partnered with LOT Polish Airlines, its fellow Star Alliance member, to offer Japanese…
ANA to fly Dreamliner direct to Mexico
All Nippon Airways (ANA) will launch its first ever flights to Mexico early next year, aboard its Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft.
Commencing on 15 February 2017, the Japanese carrier will…
ANA to fly Dreamliner to Delhi
Japan's All Nippon Airways (ANA) will start flying its Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft to Delhi this winter.
Effective 30 October 2016, the airline will deploy its B787-8 Dreamliner on all…
ANA becomes first airline to operate 50 Dreamliners
Japan's All Nippon Airways (ANA) has become the first airline in the world to operate a fleet of 50 Boeing 787 Dreamliners.
The airline's 50th Dreamliner was handed over to the carrier on…
ANA to launch new daily flight to KL
ANA will add a second daily flight between Tokyo and Kuala Lumpur later this year.
Commencing on 30 October 2016, the Japanese airline will start flying direct from Tokyo's Haneda…
ANA reveals schedule for new US flights
ANA has confirmed the flight times of its new routes from Tokyo's Haneda Airport to the US.
The Japanese carrier first announced the services to New York and Chicago last month, after it…
ANA completes Vietnam Airlines investment
Japan's ANA Holdings has acquired of an 8.8% stake in Vietnam Airlines and unveiled plans for a major operating partnership.
The equity deal, which is worth VND2.43 trillion (US$107.4…
ANA plans major US expansion from Tokyo Haneda
ANA has unveiled plans to launch two major new routes linking Tokyo Haneda Airport with the US.
Having been awarded three new daytime departure slots at Haneda, the Japanese airline…
10,000 passengers stranded as computer glitch grounds flights in Japan
Thousands of passengers were left stranded at airports across Japan on Tuesday, after ANA's check-in systems failed.
The Kyodo news agency reports that the airline's computer systems…
ANA plots international growth for Vanilla Air
Japan's ANA Group has unveiled plans to expand its low-cost subsidiary, Vanilla Air, including the launch of multiple new international routes.
Revealing its new growth targets for 2020,…
Japan’s ANA takes stake in Vietnam Airlines
The ANA Group, which owns Japan's largest airline, has agreed to acquire a stake in Vietnam Airlines.
The two companies have entered into an agreement that will see ANA pay VND2.43…
Japan tops flight punctuality tables
Japanese airports are among the best in world for on-time performance, a new study has revealed.
According to OAG's Punctuality League for 2015, Osaka's Itami Airport recorded the…
ANA to join A380 club
ANA will become the first Japanese airline to operate an Airbus A380, according to reports.
The Kyodo news agency cited unnamed sources as saying on Friday that Japan's largest…
ANA heads to Hollywood for Star Wars premiere
The force is strong with ANA. This week the Japanese airline shuttled the cast and crew of 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens' between the movie's world premieres in Hollywood and London.…
ANA launches Dreamliner flights to Sydney
Japan's ANA has launched a new direct service to Sydney.
The airline's Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft, painted in a Star Wars-themed livery, touched down in the Australian city on 13…
ANA adds more Tokyo-Shanghai flights
ANA will increase the frequency of its flights between Tokyo Haneda Airport and Shanghai next year.
The Japanese carrier currently operates one daily flight on this route, but this…
ANA feels the force with new Star Wars jet
ANA has unveiled its first Star Wars-themed aircraft, as part of its movie partnership with Disney.
The Japanese airline's new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner rolled-out out of the Boeing factory…
ANA launches Dreamliner flights to KL
Japan’s All Nippon Airways (ANA) has launched flights to Kuala Lumpur, using its Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft.
The inaugural flight touched down in the Malaysian capital on 1…
ANA teams up with TripAdvisor to promote Japan
ANA has launched a new online campaign with TripAdvisor, aimed at driving inbound travel to Japan.
The campaign will use trending data by TripAdvisor in 14 countries with the aim of…
ANA reveals two more Star Wars jets
ANA has confirmed that two more of its aircraft will be decorated with a Star Wars-themed livery, as part of its partnership with Disney.
The Japanese carrier previous unveiled details of…
ANA adds new flights to major Chinese cities
ANA is launching more flights from Tokyo to China's three biggest cities: Beijing, Shanghai and Guangzhou.
Commencing on 25 October 2015, the Japanese airline will launch a brand new…
Profits rise at Japan’s “big two” airlines
Japan's two largest carriers, Japan Airlines (JAL) and All Nippon Airways (ANA), both experienced rising profits in the first quarter of their financial year.
For the three months to…
ANA to fly Dreamliner to Brussels
ANA will launch a new route from Tokyo to Brussels later this year.
Commencing on 25 October 2015, the Japanese airline will fly daily from Tokyo's Narita Airport to the Belgian…
ANA launches Japan’s first self-service baggage drop
ANA has introduced a self-service new baggage drop facility for passengers at Tokyo's Haneda Airport.
The first service of its kind in Japan, the new baggage drop facility is…
ANA teams up with Hilton to promote destinations
Japan's ANA has formed a new partnership with Hilton that will include a new series of guest initiatives and destination promotions.
The 'Experience More' programme will be rolled out…
Japan’s major airlines soar in 2014
Japan's two main airlines, ANA and JAL, posted strong sets of financial results for the 2014-15 financial year.
ANA achieved a 107.8% jump in net profits, to JPY39.2 billion (US$326…
ANA goes international with new Dreamliner
Japan's ANA will deploy its new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft on an international route for the first time next week.
The larger version of the Dreamliner will start operating the…
ANA agrees bailout deal for Skymark
ANA Holdings, the parent company of Japan's largest airline, has signed an agreement to assist with the recovery of its ailing rival, Skymark Airlines.
Under a new memorandum of…
ANA unveils new economy class seats
ANA has unveiled plans to roll out a new type of economy class seat.
Designed by Japanese company Toyota Boshoku, the new seats will be 44.5cm wide and have a pitch of 78.7cm. The…
ANA unveils Star Wars Dreamliner
Japan's ANA has unveiled a new Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft painted to resemble the popular Star Wars character, R2-D2.
The new B787-9 aircraft features the special livery as part of a…
ANA confirms Airbus deal
ANA has confirmed an order for seven Airbus A321 aircraft.
The deal, which was first announced in January 2015, will see the Japanese carrier take delivery of four standard A321s and…
ANA confirms new Dreamliner order
All Nippon Airways (ANA) has confirmed an order for three Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner aircraft.
The deal, which was first agreed in January 2015, is valued at US$900 million at list…
Japan retains reputation for punctuality
Japan's airlines and airports are among the most reliable in the world in terms of flight punctuality, according to a new report.
Global aviation data company, OAG, revealed that…
The latest industry appointments
SHINYA KATANOZAKA has been named as the new president & CEO of ANA Holdings, the parent company of Japan's biggest airline, ANA. Katanozaka originally joined ANA back in 1979 and…
ANA to introduce premium economy on Southeast Asian routes
ANA will launch a new range of in-flight services on its Southeast Asian routes next month, including the regional roll-out of its premium economy cabins.
The Japanese carrier will…
ANA targets 50% expansion of international business
All Nippon Airways (ANA) has unveiled an ambitious new 10-year strategy through which it aims to increase its international passenger traffic and revenues by 50%.
Taking advantage of the…
ANA to fly Dreamliner to KL
Japan's All Nippon Airways (ANA) will commence flights to Kuala Lumpur later this year, using its Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft.
Launching on 1 September 2015, the new service will…
ANA enhances in-flight entertainment
All Nippon Airways (ANA) has unveiled plans to launch a new in-flight entertainment system, significantly increasing the amount of content available to passengers.
To be rolled out in…
Ethiopian flies Dreamliner to Japan
Ethiopian Airlines will launch its first flights to Japan this year.
In partnership with All Nippon Airways (ANA), the African carrier will operate three weekly flights between Addis…
ANA goes big in Texas
All Nippon Airways (ANA) is making a move into Texas with the launch of direct flights between Tokyo and Houston.
The new trans-Pacific route will get underway in June 2015,…
Affordable Japan becomes Land of Rising Tourism
Japan’s tourism industry is experiencing a major upswing, as the fall of the yen makes the country an increasingly affordable destination.
International tourist arrivals to Japan have…
Japan’s Vanilla Air launches Tokyo-HK flights
Japanese low-cost carrier Vanilla Air has launched its first flights to Hong Kong.
The new service commenced on 2 November 2014 and will initially operate three times a week…
ANA to expand in-flight Wi-Fi
All Nippon Airlines (ANA) will roll out in-flight Wi-Fi services onboard more of its aircraft next year.
From April 2015, the service will be made available on approximately 30 more…
ANA connects to Brazil
All Nippon Airways (ANA) is expanding its connections in Brazil with the signing of a new codeshare partnership with TAM Airlines.
The Japanese airline already has a codeshare…
Pan Am flight school opens in Bangkok
The new Pan Am International Flight Training Center has celebrated its grand opening in Bangkok.
The result of a joint venture between All Nippon Airways (ANA), Nok Air, and…
ANA teams up with Philippine Airlines
Japan's All Nippon Airways (ANA) has formed a major new partnership with Philippine Airlines (PAL), aimed at improving and streamlining services between the two countries.
The…
ANA to open Pan Am pilot training school in Thailand
Japan's ANA Holdings will open a new pilot training school in Thailand next month.
The Pan Am Thailand training school has been established following a joint venture between ANA,…
ANA revamps single-aisle fleet
ANA has followed up its recent long-haul aircraft order with Boeing by securing its short- and medium-haul future with Airbus.
Last week the Japanese carrier finalised an order for 40…
ANA expands fleet with Boeing deals
All Nippon Airways (ANA) took two major steps in its fleet expansion efforts this week, with the confirmation of an order for 40 more twin-aisle jets and the delivery of its first ever…
ANA cancels Myanmar airline deal
All Nippon Airways (ANA) has cancelled a planned investment in Myanmar's Asia Wings Airways.
The Japanese carrier signed an agreement in August 2013 to acquire a 49% stake in…
Boeing delivers ANA’s first B787-9 Dreamliner
Boeing and All Nippon Airways (ANA) have celebrated the delivery of the airline's first B787-9 Dreamliner.
ANA will become the world's first airline to operate both the B787-8 and…
ANA to welcome first stretched Dreamliner
ANA is preparing to welcome its first "stretched" Dreamliner, when the Japanese carrier's new Boeing 787-9 aircraft touches down in Tokyo next week.
The new aircraft is expected to…
JAL soars in 2013, but costs hurt ANA
Japan Airlines (JAL) has posted another strong full-year profit, as the national carrier's resurgence continued in 2013.
For the financial year ending on 31 March 2014, JAL posted a…
ANA to place record aircraft orders
ANA has unveiled plans to renew its fleet with orders for 70 new aircraft.
The Japanese carrier will spend a record JPY1.7 trillion (US$16.6 billion) on a series of new single- and…
Holiday Inn expands in Japan
InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has opened a new Holiday Inn hotel in Japan.
The 101-room ANA Holiday Inn Kanazawa Sky is located in the centre of Kanazawa, a historical city in…
Japanese airlines’ profits fall
Japan's two biggest airlines, JAL and ANA, both experienced a significant fall in profits in the first three quarters of the financial year, as rising fuel costs and a weak Japanese yen…
Travel Daily Asia’s Review of 2013
So another year has passed; how was it for you?
Asia’s travel industry began the year with high hopes, following record tourist arrivals in 2012. Despite the eurozone slump and…
Japan-Indonesia links expanded with new airline partnership
ANA and Garuda have formed a new partnership aimed at boosting traffic between Japan and Indonesia.
The partnership, which was announced in Jakarta this week, will see the two…
ANA to fly Dreamliners to Germany
All Nippon Airways (ANA) has unveiled plans to roll-out its Boeing 787 Dreamliners on new routes to Germany.
From 30 March 2014, the Japanese carrier will launch a new brand new…
ANA to launch Vancouver, Hanoi flights
All Nippon Airways (ANA) will add two new destinations to its route map next year.
From 30 March 2014, the airline will use its new slots at Tokyo Haneda Airport to launch flights to…
Asian nations split over China airspace ruling
The governments of Japan, Taiwan and South Korea are split in their response to China's new air defence plan.
The Beijing government has insisted that all non-Chinese aircraft flying…
United Airlines outlines plan to quadruple profits
United Airlines has unveiled a major new strategy designed to help it multiply its profits as much as four-fold over the next four years.
The US-based carrier is aiming to cut its…
Japan’s Vanilla receives first aircraft
ANA's new low-cost carrier, Vanilla Air, has taken delivery of its first aircraft - an Airbus A320.
The new Tokyo-based airline, which replaces AirAsia Japan, welcomed the 180-seat…
ANA to launch Vanilla Air on Friday
ANA's new Tokyo-based low-cost carrier, Vanilla Air, will be officially launched on Friday 1 November 2013.
The new airline, which replaces AirAsia Japan, will be based at Tokyo…
The latest industry appointments
Stuart Leven has been named managing director UK for Royal Caribbean International. Leven’s role will add Latin America, Asia Pacific and the Caribbean to this regions as well as Europe,…
ANA beats JAL to new Tokyo slots
The Japanese government has awarded All Nippon Airways (ANA) more than double the number of new international slots at Tokyo's Haneda airport than its main rival, Japan Airlines (JAL).…
Pan Am launches Thailand flight school
Pan Am International Flight Academy, which was recently acquired by Japan's ANA, has agreed to set up a pilot training facility in Thailand.
A deal penned with Bangkok's Assumption…
What would be your perfect flight?
British adults would most like to see David Walliams as chief of cabin crew on their perfect flight and be piloted by Prince William, a new study has found.
A survey of 2,000 Brits by…
ANA buys stake in Myanmar airline
ANA is expanding its reach into Southeast Asia with the acquisition of a major stake in Myanmar-based Asian Wings Airways.
The Japanese carrier announced today (27 August 2013) that…
ANA buys Pan Am Flight Academy
Japan's ANA Holdings has purchased the Pan Am International Flight Academy, a US-based pilot training school.
The company’s former owner, American Capital Ltd, has reached an…
ANA to fly Dreamliner to Jakarta
ANA will deploy its Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft to Jakarta next year.
From 1 February 2014, the Japanese airline will replace its existing daily B767-300ER service between Tokyo…
More Dreamliner problems on ANA
Japanese airline ANA has reported problems with its fire extinguishers on three of its new Dreamliner aircraft.
The carrier, which operates the biggest fleet of Boeing’s troubled 787…
Oman Sovereign Investment Fund eyes stake in SpiceJet
SpiceJet is in talks with private equity funds, an Oman-based sovereign wealth fund (SWF) and foreign airlines as well as an Indian conglomerate for selling a minority stake to fund its…
ANA buys three more B777s
ANA has confirmed an order for three more Boeing 777-300ER aircraft.
The deal, which is valued at approximately US$945 million at current list prices, will increase the total number…
ANA confirms life after AirAsia
ANA will create a new Tokyo-based low-cost carrier, following the end of its Japanese joint venture with AirAsia.
The Japanese airline agreed to dissolve its partnership with AirAsia…
Asian aviation tidbits
China Eastern to launch Manila flights
China Eastern Airlines has announced that it will launch a new service to Manila. From 18 October, the Shanghai-based airline will commence a…
ANA flies Dreamliner to Munich, Singapore
ANA has announced the expansion of its international network, including the launch of Boeing 787 Dreamliner flights on several routes.
From 1 September 2013, the Japanese airline will…
AirAsia calls time on Japanese venture
AirAsia's brief foray into the Japanese domestic aviation sector will soon come to an end, after the low-cost carrier agreed to terminate its AirAsia Japan joint venture with ANA.
The…
Asian aviation tidbits
Asiana to add Indonesia flights
Asiana Airlines has announced plans to launch two new routes to Indonesia. From 19 July 2013, the South Korean carrier will commence daily flights…
AirAsia could end Japan venture
AirAsia's could call time on its Japanese operations, less than a year after founding its Tokyo-based subsidiary.
The Malaysian low-cost carrier group launched AirAsia Japan in…
ANA to resume domestic Dreamliner flights
ANA will relaunch domestic flights using its Boeing 787 Dreamliner this weekend.
The Japanese airline, which was the launch customer for the aircraft, plans to operate two flights…
ANA launches Delhi-Tokyo
Japan’s All Nippon Airways (ANA) has launched its Delhi-Tokyo flights.
The first daily flight NH917 left Tokyo on 28 October with the Boeing 767 aircraft. The Delhi-Tokyo route is airline…
ANA to order 11 more Dreamliners
All Nippon Airways (ANA) has revealed plans to order 11 more Boeing 787 Dreamliners.
The new deal will make the Tokyo-based carrier the world's largest operator of the Dreamliner, with a…
ANA to equip all crew with iPads
ANA is planning to equip all of its 2,500 flight crew members with iPads.
The Japanese airline has already given the tablet devices to its cabin crew, but the roll-out will continue to…
Japan visitor numbers back to pre-disaster levels
The number of visitors to Japan has rebounded to a level higher than before the 11 March 2011 earthquake and tsunami.
According to data from the Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO),…
ANA to double New York flights
ANA has announced plans to double the frequency of its Tokyo-New York flights.
From 28 October 2012, the Japanese carrier will add a second daily flight on the route between Tokyo's Narita…
Asian Aviation Briefs
China to build 82 new airports
China will build 82 new airports by 2015 in an effort to provide transport links to remote rural areas. Speaking at a news conference in Shanghai recently,…
ANA grounds Dreamliners
All Nippon Airways (ANA) has been forced to ground five of its 11 Boeing 787 Dreamliners due to an engine problem.
The Japanese carrier, which was the launch customer for the B787, said…
ANA grounds Dreamliners
All Nippon Airways (ANA) has been forced to ground five of its 11 Boeing 787 Dreamliners due to an engine problem.
The Japanese carrier, which was the launch customer for the B787, said the…
ANA announces Delhi flights
Japan’s All Nippon Airlines (ANA) has announced a new service connecting Tokyo and Delhi later this year. Starting 28 October 2012, the airline
will run daily operations from Tokyo’s Narita…
ANA to launch Delhi flights
All Nippon Airways (ANA) has announced plans to launch flights between Tokyo and Delhi later this year.
From 28 October 2012, the Japanese carrier will operate daily services to the Indian…
ANA to boost fleet funds through share offering
All Nippon Airways (ANA) is planning to raise funds for its fleet expansion through a share sale.
The Japanese carrier announced yesterday that it will offer 914 million shares of common…
Asian Aviation Briefs
Turkish Airlines launches Mongolia flights
Turkish Airlines has launched its first ever flight to Mongolia. On Monday 2 July, the national carrier commenced its new service from Istanbul to…
Japanese airlines roll-out in-flight internet
Japan's two largest airlines, Japan Airlines (JAL) and All Nippon Airways (ANA), have both unveiled plans to launch free in-flight internet.
JAL will begin offering its new JAL SKY Wi-Fi…
Japanese airlines roll-out in-flight internet
Japan's two largest airlines, Japan Airlines (JAL) and All Nippon Airways (ANA), have both unveiled plans to launch free in-flight internet.
JAL will begin offering its new JAL SKY Wi-Fi…
ANA changes Dreamliner order
All Nippon Airways (ANA) has adjusted its Dreamliner order with Boeing, swapping the B787-8 model for the larger B787-9.
The Japanese carrier revealed today (19 June 2012) that the four…
Positive reviews for ANA Dreamliners
ANA has reported positive feedback from passengers travelling on its new Boeing 787 Dreamliners.
In a customer satisfaction survey, 94.2% of passengers who have flown on ANA's Dreamliners…
ANA codeshares with Shandong Airlines
ANA has signed a codeshare agreement with China's Shandong Airlines.
The deal, which was sealed in Beijing this week by Shinichiro Ito, President & CEO of ANA, and Ma Chongxian,…
Asian aviation briefs
ANA’s international traffic surges
All Nippon Airways (ANA) managed to achieve double-digit growth in terms of international passenger traffic in the full-tear 2011-12, despite the…
ANA’s profits rise against the odds
All Nippon Airways (ANA) overcame several challenges in 2011 to post a strong set of full-year results.
Despite a significant downturn in demand following the 11 March natural disasters,…
ANA brings forward Seattle flights
All Nippon Airways (ANA) has announced that its new services to Seattle will be launched earlier than planned.
The new trans-Pacific service, which was due to commence some time in the…
Narita plans budget terminal
The operator of Tokyo’s Narita International Airport is planning to create a new budget terminal to cater for Japan’s new generation of low-cost carriers.Japanese news agency Kyodo has…
ANA targets 20% cut in carbon emissions
All Nippon Airways (ANA) has unveiled a new environmental programme through which it is aiming to cut its carbon emissions 20% by 2020, compared to 2005 levels.The ‘ANA Fly Eco 2020’…
