ANA Launches Pokémon Kids’ Lounge at Haneda Airport to Enhance Family Travel Experience
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The ANA Lounge’s kids’ area at Haneda Airport (Domestic Terminal, Main Building South) will feature the “ANA Pokémon Kids TV Lounge” in December 2024.
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The redesigned space will feature Pokémon-themed décor inspired by the Pikachu Jet NH and Eevee Jet NH.
(IN SHORT) All Nippon Airways (ANA) will open the Pokémon-themed “ANA Pokémon Kids’ TV Lounge” at Haneda Airport on December 19, 2024, offering young travelers a fun, engaging space inspired by the Pikachu Jet NH and Eevee Jet NH. Featuring Pokémon Kids TV programming and plush toys, the lounge enhances ANA’s efforts to provide family-friendly travel experiences. Passengers can also enjoy Pokémon-themed in-flight content, merchandise, and special edition safety videos across ANA’s domestic and international flights. This initiative reflects ANA’s commitment to innovative, passenger-focused services.
(PRESS RELEASE) Tokyo, Japan, 2024-Dec-13 — /Travel PR News/ — All Nippon Airways (ANA), Japan’s largest 5-Star airline for 11 consecutive years, is set to unveil the “ANA Pokémon Kids’ TV Lounge” at Haneda Airport’s domestic terminal on December 19, 2024. Located in the Main Building South ANA Lounge (3rd floor near Gate 62), this newly revamped children’s area will feature vibrant Pokémon-themed decorations inspired by the Pikachu Jet NH and Eevee Jet NH. Young travelers can enjoy Pokémon Kids TV programming and relax with Snorlax plush toys in a child-friendly environment outfitted with cushioned flooring for safety and comfort.
In addition to the lounge experience, ANA passengers can access Pokémon Kids TV content on all domestic and international flights. This initiative aligns with ANA’s participation in The Pokémon Company’s “Pokémon Air Adventures,” which aims to create engaging and joyful travel experiences.
“Our collaboration with Pokémon underscores ANA’s commitment to providing innovative and memorable travel experiences for passengers of all ages,” said Tomoji Ishii, Executive Vice President of Customer Experience Management and Planning at ANA. “The ANA Pokémon Kids’ TV Lounge is a prime example of how we strive to make air travel enjoyable and exciting for children.”
Passengers can further immerse themselves in the Pokémon experience with themed merchandise available on ANA domestic and international flights. Special edition Pokémon in-flight safety and disembarkation videos will also be shown on flights starting December 1, 2024, and will remain available through May 31, 2025 (schedule may vary depending on aircraft maintenance).
The lounge will operate daily from 5:15 AM to 9:00 PM, matching the hours of the ANA domestic lounge. Access requirements for the lounge can be found on ANA’s official website. The current Star Wars ANA Kids Lounge will close on December 17, with renovations taking place on December 18 in preparation for the Pokémon-themed redesign.
For travelers interested in Pokémon merchandise, details are available in the ANA SKY SHOP November-December Lineup and through the following platforms:
- ANA STORE@SKY (Domestic): [Website Link]
- International Duty-Free: [Website Link]
Additional information on in-flight entertainment options can be found here:
- Domestic Flights: [Website Link]
- International Flights: [Website Link]
This initiative represents another creative step by ANA in enhancing the travel experience for families and young passengers, further solidifying its reputation as a leader in customer-focused innovation.
About ANA
Founded in 1952 with just two helicopters, All Nippon Airways (ANA) has grown to become the largest airline in Japan. Today, ANA HOLDINGS Inc. (ANA HD) is recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired companies by Fortune.
ANA HD was established in 2013 as the largest airline group holding company in Japan, comprising 70 companies. It offers three distinct airline brands: ANA, Peach, the leading LCC in Japan, and AirJapan, launched in 2024 for international routes covering Asia.
ANA’s legacy of superior service has earned SKYTRAX’s 5-Star rating every year since 2013, making it the only Japanese airline to win this prestigious designation for 11 consecutive years. ANA has topped Cirium’s Asia Pacific on-time performance rankings for five consecutive years during which the awards were announced.
ANA HD has been selected as a member of the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index list for seven consecutive years and the Dow Jones Sustainability Asia Pacific Index list for eight consecutive years.
For more information about ANA and ANA HD, please visit: https://www.ana.co.jp/group/en/
Media Contact:
ANA Corporate Communications
TEL: +81-3-6735-1111
publicrelations@ana.co.jp
Source: All Nippon Airways (ANA)
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