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ANA becomes first Asian airline to adopt EcoVadis system for responsible procurement and supply chain transparency

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(NEWS) TOKYO, 2025-Sep-2 — /Travel PR News/ — All Nippon Airways (ANA) has become the first airline in Asia to adopt the services of EcoVadis, the global leader in sustainability ratings, in a move to enhance its environmental, social and governance (ESG) framework. The Tokyo-based airline will use EcoVadis’ Sustainability Intelligence Suite to evaluate suppliers, address… Read the full news article

All Nippon Airways and Viasat Partner to Deliver Complimentary High-Speed In-Flight Internet

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(IN SHORT) All Nippon Airways is launching free, high-speed Wi-Fi on its Boeing 767-300ER international flights, powered by Viasat’s Amara system. Rolling out on three aircraft by FY 2025 and completing all six by FY 2026, the service will eventually cover more than 80 percent of ANA’s international fleet by 2030. The upgrade lets passengers… Read the full news article

ANA Captures FlightGlobal’s 2025 Executive Leadership Award for Asia‑Pacific Excellence

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(IN SHORT) All Nippon Airways has secured the 2025 FlightGlobal Executive Leadership: Asia‑Pacific Award—the first time the airline has claimed this prestigious distinction. Recognized for transformative leadership under President and CEO Shinichi Inoue, ANA was applauded for its strategic recovery from the Covid‑19 crisis, record financial and operational results, and ongoing enhancements to passenger experience…. Read the full news article

All Nippon Airways and Hitachi Unveil Automated System to Cut Flight‑Schedule Revision Time by 70%

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(IN SHORT) All Nippon Airways has partnered with Hitachi and Hitachi Consulting to launch an automated system that rapidly generates optimal flight‑schedule overhaul plans in response to disruptions such as severe weather. The new platform integrates ANA’s operational insights with Hitachi’s optimization algorithms to analyze aircraft schedules, maintenance plans, crew rostering, and airport conditions in… Read the full news article

All Nippon Airways Selects NAOKI TAKIZAWA DESIGN, SETCHU and adidas to Redefine Uniforms for Flight, Hospitality and Support Staff

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(IN SHORT) All Nippon Airways has selected Naoki Takizawa (NAOKI TAKIZAWA DESIGN), Satoshi Kuwata (SETCHU), and adidas Japan to redesign uniforms across three core staff categories—Flight Operations, Hospitality, and Functional Departments—in time for the airline’s 75th anniversary in December 2027. The new apparel emphasizes ergonomic comfort, bespoke tailoring, and sports-grade performance, aiming to enhance employee… Read the full news article

ANA Expands NDC Partnership with Trip.com to Offer Full Fare Access Beyond Japan

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(IN SHORT) All Nippon Airways has broadened its NDC-powered ticket distribution with Trip.com from Japan to eleven additional markets—Australia, Hong Kong, South Korea, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, Taiwan, India, Indonesia, Vietnam, and the Philippines—effective June 24, 2025. Customers booking ANA flights on Trip.com in these regions will be able to purchase the same fare classes and… Read the full news article

Munich Airport Marks 15 Years of Successful Partnerships with United Airlines, Singapore Airlines, and ANA

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(IN SHORT) Munich Airport is commemorating 15 years of successful partnerships with United Airlines, Singapore Airlines, and All Nippon Airways, solidifying its status as a premium international hub. These partnerships have fostered a diverse route network and contributed significantly to passenger traffic and air freight. United Airlines, Singapore Airlines, and ANA have been integral in… Read the full news article

ANA to Revolutionize Passenger Experience with New Fare Options and Integrated Flight Systems by 2026

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(IN SHORT) Starting May 19, 2026, All Nippon Airways (ANA) will enhance the passenger experience by integrating its domestic and international flight systems. This will include new fare options—Standard, Flex, and Simple—designed to offer more flexibility for both domestic and international travelers. ANA will also standardize booking and boarding rules across all flights, including unified… Read the full news article

ANA and DHL Streamline Air Freight with Real-Time Booking via CargoWise

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(IN SHORT) ANA has become the first Japanese airline to offer cargo space booking through WiseTech Global’s CargoWise platform, launching the service on April 11, 2025. Initially available through a partnership with DHL Global Forwarding, the integration allows freight forwarders to book ANA Cargo services directly through the system they already use. This 24/7 digital… Read the full news article

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. 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… Read the full news article

ANA Elevates In-Flight Dining Experience with Updated Collaboration Menu

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The refreshed THE CONNOISSEURS collaboration menu to be offered from March 2024 will feature a diverse selection onboard for its Japanese, international and special meal menus. Passengers can order meals through the Pre-Order Meal Service to ensure preferred choices. For select Southeast Asia routes departing from Japan, passengers can make a reservation on the Pre-Order… Read the full news article

ANA Introduces Premium Japanese Sake and Shochu Selection for Inflight and Lounge Service

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Starting March 1, ANA will introduce a refreshed selection of Japanese sake and shochu for onboard and ANA lounge service. The new offering will include a total of 62 options, including some popular brands from the current selection. (IN SHORT) All Nippon Airways (ANA), renowned for its commitment to excellence, will debut a curated collection… Read the full news article

ANA Expands International Flight Operations from Haneda Airport Terminal 2

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Beginning March 31, 2024, the number of international flights departing daily from Haneda Airport Terminal 2 will increase from the current 16 flights to 26 flights. The 26 international flights include Haneda to New York, Seoul and Bangkok. The minimum transfer time from domestic flights to international flights in Terminal 2 is 55 minutes, allowing… Read the full news article

ANA Marks 25 Years of Connecting Japan and Honolulu, Expands Services, and Launches Special Sweepstakes

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In October 2023, ANA will commemorate 25 years of connecting travelers between Tokyo, Japan and Honolulu. The inaugural flight for ANA’s third Airbus A380 aircraft, known as “FLYING HONU,” is scheduled for October 20. ANA will launch a unique sweepstakes in celebration of these two significant milestones and as a sincere expression of appreciation for… Read the full news article

ANA Announces First Flight Schedule for Specially Painted ‘Eevee Jet NH’ Aircraft

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The specially painted aircraft “Eevee Jet NH” will operate international flights beginning August 31, 2023, with its first roundtrip between Tokyo Haneda and London Heathrow. TOKYO, JAPAN, 2023-Jul-20 — /Travel PR News/ — All Nippon Airways (ANA), Japan’s largest and 5-Star airline for ten consecutive years, announced the first flight schedule for the specially painted… Read the full news article

ANA to resume nonstop flights from Munich to Tokyo’s Haneda Airport after pandemic-related break

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MUNICH, Germany, 2023-Mar-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Japan’s largest airline ANA and member of the Star Alliance, is returning to Munich Airport after a pandemic-related break. With the start of the summer flight schedule, the 5-star airline is thus resuming its nonstop connection from Munich to Tokyo’s city-near Haneda Airport. Initially, the route is… Read the full news article

ANA and Joby to showcase air taxi services at 2025 World Expo in Osaka, Japan

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The companies, who announced a partnership in Feb. 2022 to establish aerial ridesharing in Japan, plan to operate demonstration electric air taxi flights in and around the Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan site in 2025. Joby’s quiet, all-electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft is designed to carry four passengers and a pilot at speeds of… Read the full news article

ANA partners with Amadeus to migrate all domestic flights to Altéa Passenger Service System for optimized customer experience

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Latest agreement sees airline migrate domestic flight operations onto the Amadeus Altéa Passenger Service System integrating both domestic and international flight operations onto a single platform Madrid, Spain, 2023-Feb-16 — /Travel PR News/ — All Nippon Airways (ANA) is taking a significant step through an extended partnership with Amadeus. The renewed deal will continue to… Read the full news article

All Nippon Airways launches special limited promotion featuring art and characters of the anime TV series “Demon Slayer”

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The campaign starting from Dec. 1 will include aircraft sporting livery inspired by the TV animation series. The special jet will be in service from late January, 2022, as we plan to introduce 2 aircraft within this fiscal year. Domestic flights will feature limited edition Demon Slayer cups and toys, while episodes of the show… Read the full news article

All Nippon Airways to offer PCR tests in multiple languages for passengers departing from Japan

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From November 12, ANA will expand referral service to medical institutions offering a set of PCR tests and certification forms for negative result for passengers on international flights departing from Japan. Test results will be available in multiple languages including English and Chinese, and certificates will be issued according to the designated forms of over… Read the full news article

ANA Cargo joins Pharma.Aero

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By participating in Pharma.Aero, ANA aims to provide global standards and high quality pharmaceutical transportation ANA has been certified IATA Center of Excellence for Independent Validators in Pharmaceutical Logistics (CEIV PHARMA) since 2017 TOKYO, JAPAN, 2021-Sep-29 — /Travel PR News/ — ANA Cargo has joined Pharma.Aero, a non-profit organization that works to improve end-to-end air… Read the full news article

ANA owned logistics company Overseas Courier Service launches new service dedicated to the transportation of cross border E-Commerce cargo and parcels

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OCS, an international logistics company of the ANA Group, will be the Group’s first entity to enter the E-Commerce transportation service from Japan Starting September 15 2021, OCS will launch “iEC”, a new international E-Commerce service In addition to E-Commerce from overseas, OCS will gradually expand the target areas for exports from Japan and aim… Read the full news article

JAL and ANA announce new accessibility guideline for customers requesting special assistance

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Tokyo, Japan, 2020-Oct-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Japan Airlines (JAL) and All Nippon Airways (ANA), under the direct supervision of The Nippon Care-Fit Education Institute, today (Oct 26,2020) announced  a new accessibility guideline for customers requesting special assistance at the airport and during flight and airline employees to ensure a safe and accessible journey… Read the full news article

ANA mileage donation program raised $200,000 to help support healthcare workers fighting COVID-19

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Funds will be used to purchase advanced UV light emitting robots which eliminate the COVID-19 at Japanese hospitals. TOKYO, JAPAN, 2020-Oct-21 — /Travel PR News/ — ANA HOLDINGS INC. (hereinafter “ANA HD”) is celebrating the success of its recent mileage donation program effort and the generosity of its ANA Mileage Club (AMC) members, who contributed… Read the full news article

ANA increases cargo capacity using passenger cabin to carry vital medical supplies

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First Japanese airline to transport cargo in the passenger cabin. Using passenger seats and overhead compartments mean about 1.4 times* more cargo capacity to transport medical supplies. Tokyo, Japan, 2020-May-02 — /Travel PR News/ — All Nippon Airways (ANA) announced it is the first Japanese airline to carry vital medical supplies (i.e. masks, hazmat suits… Read the full news article

ANA HOLDINGS to expand its fleet with the mixed order of 20 new Boeing 787-10 and 787-9 aircraft

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Addition of the new aircraft will bring the total number of Boeing 787s operated by ANA to over 100. The new Boeing 787-10s are scheduled to replace ANA’s Boeing 777 series aircraft on domestic routes, significantly reducing carbon and noise emissions. ANA HD will be the largest Boeing 787 operator and the first carrier in… Read the full news article

ANA HD to replace 70 percent of the single-use plastics with eco-friendly products by end of fiscal year 2020

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By end of fiscal year 2020, ANA HD will be replacing approximately 70 percent of the single-use plastics with eco-friendly products. TOKYO, JAPAN, 2019-Nov-06 — /Travel PR News/ — ANA HOLDINGS INC. (hereinafter “ANA HD”) is taking steps to decrease its environmental impact. Effective Feb. 1, 2020, ANA HD will reduce its reliance on single-use… Read the full news article

ANA HOLDINGS a member of the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index list for the third consecutive year

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ANA HD also named to the Dow Jones Sustainability Asia Pacific Index list for the fourth year in a row. •It was praised for its efforts in areas such as climate strategy, risk and crisis management, human rights and passenger information security. TOKYO, JAPAN, 2019-Oct-09 — /Travel PR News/ — ANA HOLDINGS INC. (hereinafter “ANA… Read the full news article

ANA Holdings to raise awareness of the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) during the 2019 UN General Assembly

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In recognition of the upcoming UN General Assembly, ANA HD will highlight its efforts to promote sustainable business practices. TOKYO, JAPAN, 2019-Aug-29 — /Travel PR News/ — ANA HOLDINGS INC. (hereinafter “ANA HD”) will be raising awareness of the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) during the 2019 UN General Assembly. In order to illustrate ANA… Read the full news article

ANA Launches New Luxury Cabins in Collaboration with Famed Japanese Architect and British Designers

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The new cabin products “THE Suite” and “THE Room” inspired by Japanese heritage and Western design principles will be featured in First Class and Business Class for the first time on the Tokyo – London route. The new products were born out of five years of design development and collaboration between famed Japanese architect Kengo… Read the full news article