https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/tags/tag/all nippon airways/ All Nippon Airways News en Breaking Travel News Copyright 2026 2026-04-19T09:27:21+00:00 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/all-nippon-and-japan-tourism-join-forces-to-offer-free-domestic-flights/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/all-nippon-and-japan-tourism-join-forces-to-offer-free-domestic-flights/ The incentive aims to move visitors beyond the classic “hero gateway” cities, inspiring them to explore the rich, lesser-known regions, and see more of Japan at its most authentic Mon, 24 Nov 2025 11:55:53 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/sabre-and-all-nippon-airways-mark-milestone-with-the-launch-of-global-ndc-c/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/sabre-and-all-nippon-airways-mark-milestone-with-the-launch-of-global-ndc-c/ Sabre Corporation, a leading global travel technology company, and All Nippon Airways have reached a landmark moment together with the global launch of New Distribution Capability (NDC) content through SabreMosaic™ Travel Marketplace. With this collaboration, All Nippon Airways becomes the first carrier in Japan to activate NDC content. Thu, 30 Oct 2025 05:23:03 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/all-nippon-airways-and-singapore-airlines-deepen-commercial-cooperation/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/all-nippon-airways-and-singapore-airlines-deepen-commercial-cooperation/ All Nippon Airways (ANA) and Singapore Airlines (SIA) will begin operating revenue-sharing flights between Singapore and Japan from September 2025, with the joint fare products for these services going on sale in May 2025, further deepening their commercial partnership. Tue, 22 Apr 2025 06:05:43 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ana-elevates-in-flight-dining-experience-with-updated-collaboration-menu/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ana-elevates-in-flight-dining-experience-with-updated-collaboration-menu/ All Nippon Airways (ANA), renowned for its exceptional hospitality, announces the update of its acclaimed collaboration menu, THE CONNOISSEURS, starting March 2024. Collaborating with 12 celebrity chefs and liquor professionals, along with ANA’s own culinary experts, the updated menu offers passengers a diverse range of Japanese, international, and special meals, including vegan and vegetarian options. Tue, 05 Mar 2024 06:33:22 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ana-introduces-premium-japanese-sake-and-shochu-selection-for-inflight-and/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ana-introduces-premium-japanese-sake-and-shochu-selection-for-inflight-and/ 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. Mon, 19 Feb 2024 07:42:06 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ana-marks-25-years-of-connecting-japan-and-honolulu-expands-services/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ana-marks-25-years-of-connecting-japan-and-honolulu-expands-services/ All Nippon Airways (ANA), Japan’s largest 5-Star airline for ten consecutive years, is celebrating in October its 25-year legacy of facilitating connections between travelers and the vibrant destinations of Japan and Honolulu. Since its inaugural flight in 1998, ANA has proudly served millions of passengers on thousands of flights along this route. Sat, 21 Oct 2023 07:59:55 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ana-announces-first-flight-schedule-for-specially-painted-eevee-jet-nh-airc/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ana-announces-first-flight-schedule-for-specially-painted-eevee-jet-nh-airc/ 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. Fri, 21 Jul 2023 06:27:53 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ana-and-joby-to-showcase-air-taxi-services-at-2025-world-expo-in-osaka-japa/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ana-and-joby-to-showcase-air-taxi-services-at-2025-world-expo-in-osaka-japa/ ANA HOLDINGS, INC. and Joby Aviation have been selected by the Japan Association for the 2025 World Exposition to operate demonstration flights during the Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan. Fri, 24 Feb 2023 07:17:23 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/all-nippon-airways-earns-skytrax-5-star-rating-for-10-consecutive-years/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/all-nippon-airways-earns-skytrax-5-star-rating-for-10-consecutive-years/ All Nippon Airways (ANA), Japan’s largest airline, received the prestigious 5-Star designation from the London-based airline rating company, SKYTRAX. Mon, 05 Dec 2022 07:58:32 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/all-nippon-airways-introduces-new-vegan-vegetarian-and-gluten-free-meals/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/all-nippon-airways-introduces-new-vegan-vegetarian-and-gluten-free-meals/ All Nippon Airways (ANA), Japan’s largest and 5-Star airline for nine consecutive years, will begin to offer new vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free meals* starting November 1, Fri, 21 Oct 2022 05:43:31 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/all-nippon-airways-announces-inaugural-service-of-its-ana-green-jet/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/all-nippon-airways-announces-inaugural-service-of-its-ana-green-jet/ All Nippon Airways (ANA), Japan’s largest and 5-Star airline for nine consecutive years, will begin service on its ANA Green Jet, the special aircraft developed to raise awareness and promote sustainable practices and reduce CO2 emissions. The new aircraft will enter service beginning with the Tokyo Haneda-San Francisco flight on October 5, 2022. Thu, 06 Oct 2022 07:07:46 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/focus/article/breaking-travel-news-investigates-top-ten-business-class-seats/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/focus/article/breaking-travel-news-investigates-top-ten-business-class-seats/ Passengers travelling for business are leading the revival of the global aviation sector – and we here explore the carriers serving their needs. Here Breaking Travel News takes a look at the top ten business class cabins from around the world Sun, 02 Oct 2022 12:08:10 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/focus/article/breaking-travel-news-investigates-ten-best-first-class-airline-seats/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/focus/article/breaking-travel-news-investigates-ten-best-first-class-airline-seats/ With travel very much back on the agenda around the world, luxury holidaymakers are packing their bags and heading for exotic climbs. Here Breaking Travel News explores the airlines that offer them the very best – taking a look at the top first-class offerings Fri, 30 Sep 2022 10:08:36 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ana-to-temporarily-change-service-on-select-international-routes/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ana-to-temporarily-change-service-on-select-international-routes/ All Nippon Airways (ANA) is updating its international flight schedule, with additional Narita-Chicago flights from August in response to increase in demand, and flight schedules for Europe routes announced through October 29, 2022. Wed, 29 Jun 2022 20:00:39 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/all-nippon-airways-expands-saf-flight-initiative/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/all-nippon-airways-expands-saf-flight-initiative/ All Nippon Airways has launched its Sustainable Aviation Fuel Flight Initiative for corporate customers to promote greater environmental responsibility and help companies reduce their carbon footprints. Wed, 29 Jun 2022 13:30:01 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ana-places-latest-787-dreamliner-order-with-boeing/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ana-places-latest-787-dreamliner-order-with-boeing/ Boeing and Japanese airline group ANA Holdings 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 and is valued at more than $5 billion at list prices. Tue, 25 Feb 2020 09:57:51 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/all-nippon-airways-takes-delivery-of-first-a380/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/all-nippon-airways-takes-delivery-of-first-a380/ All Nippon Airways has taken delivery of its first A380 at a ceremony in Toulouse. The Japanese carrier becomes the 15th operator of the world’s largest passenger aircraft.  Thu, 21 Mar 2019 09:21:12 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/all-nippon-airways-to-add-perth-and-chennai-in-2019/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/all-nippon-airways-to-add-perth-and-chennai-in-2019/ Based on the rising global demand for air travel, ANA has expanded its network of routes, placing an emphasis on international flights. Thu, 24 Jan 2019 10:29:48 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/first-all-nippon-airways-a380-prepares-for-take-off/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/first-all-nippon-airways-a380-prepares-for-take-off/ All Nippon Airways has seen its first Airbus A380 roll out of the Airbus Paintshop in Hamburg, Germany. The new plane is Japan’s first Airbus A380 and sports a Hawaiian green sea turtle, known as Honu in the Hawaiian language, which symbolises good luck and prosperity. Thu, 13 Dec 2018 12:16:28 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/all-nippon-airways-adds-paypal-customer-payment-option/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/all-nippon-airways-adds-paypal-customer-payment-option/ The move comes as ANA aims to even further enhance its service which will allow the company to capture new customers. Thu, 13 Dec 2018 07:23:19 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/all-nippon-airways-to-launch-new-direct-flight-to-vienna-in-spring-2019/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/all-nippon-airways-to-launch-new-direct-flight-to-vienna-in-spring-2019/ All Nippon Airways is expanding its services to Europe with the upcoming launch of a new daily non-stop route from Tokyo Haneda Airport to Vienna International Airport. Tue, 16 Oct 2018 04:51:08 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/first-nippon-airways-airbus-a380-rolls-off-assembly-line/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/first-nippon-airways-airbus-a380-rolls-off-assembly-line/ The first A380 for All Nippon Airways has rolled out of the Airbus final assembly line in Toulouse. The aircraft has now been moved to an outside station where various ground tests will be undertaken in preparation for first flight in the coming weeks.  Thu, 30 Aug 2018 14:13:20 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/all-nippon-airways-rolls-out-new-on-board-cellar/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/all-nippon-airways-rolls-out-new-on-board-cellar/ The journey to the new wine selection began August 2017 when 30 experts from around the world reviewed approximately 2,800 wines from 18 different countries in a blind taste test. Mon, 13 Aug 2018 08:32:43 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/all-nippon-airways-launches-new-we-are-japan-campaign/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/all-nippon-airways-launches-new-we-are-japan-campaign/ Created around seven pillars – Eat, Drink, See, Stay, Do, Discover, Go – the campaign features stunning photography, exclusive film and expert insight. Fri, 03 Aug 2018 07:52:43 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/first-all-nippon-airways-a380-rolls-off-assembly-line-in-france/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/first-all-nippon-airways-a380-rolls-off-assembly-line-in-france/ Following the start of final assembly work in April, All Nippon Airways’ first A380 has completed airframe assembly and today made its debut in Toulouse. Fri, 25 May 2018 08:15:15 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/airbus-begins-construction-of-first-all-nippon-airways-a380-in-france/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/airbus-begins-construction-of-first-all-nippon-airways-a380-in-france/ The main sections of the first A380 for Japan’s All Nippon Airways have arrived at the Airbus final assembly line in Toulouse via a special convoy. They arrived with six subassemblies - the nose, central and aft fuselage sections, the tailplane, and the two wings. Tue, 20 Mar 2018 08:12:23 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/juneyao-airlines-signs-ana-codeshare-deal/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/juneyao-airlines-signs-ana-codeshare-deal/ Juneyao Airlines will launch a new codeshare All Nippon Airways on March 25th. The cooperation mainly involves Sino-Japan trunk routes as well as onward flights. Thu, 15 Mar 2018 09:17:31 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/oag-japan-airlines-leads-world-in-aviation-punctuality/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/oag-japan-airlines-leads-world-in-aviation-punctuality/ Japan Airlines has led the world in on-time performance, according to OAG, a provider of flight information. Some 85 per cent of the carrier’s flights arrived on time last year, closely followed by All Nippon Airways, with 84 per cent, and Delta Air Lines, on 83 per cent. Wed, 03 Jan 2018 09:23:58 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ana-enlists-ned-goodwin-to-create-bespoke-wine-selection/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ana-enlists-ned-goodwin-to-create-bespoke-wine-selection/ ANA has announced its collaboration with wine connoisseur, Ned Goodwin, to create its very own duo of bespoke wines. The airline will offer a smooth red wine and a crisp white, both of which have been perfectly designed for optimum in-flight enjoyment. Fri, 09 Jun 2017 08:37:20 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ana-signs-codeshare-deal-with-vietnam-airlines/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ana-signs-codeshare-deal-with-vietnam-airlines/ ANA and Vietnam Airlines will launch a codeshare partnership at the beginning of their 2016 winter schedules, commencing on Sunday. The codeshare partnership will initially cover ten international routes, linking Japan and Vietnam. In addition, it will link 25 principal domestic routes in both countries. This will allow passengers to travel more conveniently throughout the region. Thu, 27 Oct 2016 09:19:32 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/all-nippon-airways-welcomes-fiftieth-dreamliner-to-fleet/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/all-nippon-airways-welcomes-fiftieth-dreamliner-to-fleet/ Boeing and All Nippon Airways have celebrated the delivery of the airline’s 50th 787 Dreamliner during a ceremony at Boeing’s Everett Delivery Centre. The milestone marks yet another record for ANA as it becomes the world’s first airline to operate 50 787 Dreamliners. “The 787 Dreamliner has played a significant role in opening up new routes into new markets, while also forming the backbone of our long-haul fleet,” said Osamu Shinobe, president, ANA. Thu, 18 Aug 2016 10:29:11 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ana-to-purchase-three-a380-planes-from-airbus/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ana-to-purchase-three-a380-planes-from-airbus/ In a rare bright spot for the beleaguered aircraft, European plane maker Airbus has won a deal to sell three A380 superjumbo jets to ANA Holdings. Japan’s biggest carrier will pay roughly $1.25 billion for the planes. Mon, 04 Jan 2016 10:26:42 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ana-to-launch-two-more-star-wars-themed-planes/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ana-to-launch-two-more-star-wars-themed-planes/ Two more ANA planes will be decorated with Star Wars characters as part of an agreement with The Walt Disney Company. BB-8, a brand new character from Star Wars: The Force Awakens, which is scheduled for theatrical release in December 2015, will be displayed on the livery of the BB-8 ANA Jet, a Boeing 777-300ER. ANA also announced the Star Wars ANA Jet, which will showcase both BB-8 and R2-D2 on the outside of a Boeing 767-300. Tue, 18 Aug 2015 09:44:47 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/all-nippon-airways-to-being-dreamliner-787-9-to-munich-route-from-may/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/all-nippon-airways-to-being-dreamliner-787-9-to-munich-route-from-may/ All Nippon Airways will introduce the Boeing 787-9 on international routes, beginning with the Haneda-Munich route on May 5th. Introduction of the extended Dreamliner will streamline operational costs and drive continued growth for ANA, and will also provide with it a suite of upgrades to the in-flight entertainment system, in line with the airline’s commitment to providing the highest levels of comfort and convenience to its customers. Wed, 29 Apr 2015 09:23:31 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/all-nippon-airways-takes-star-wars-livery-into-the-skies/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/all-nippon-airways-takes-star-wars-livery-into-the-skies/ All Nippon Airways will introduce a Star Wars livery, with the iconic R2-D2, on its newest aircraft 787-9 Dreamliner to mark the beginning of a five-year agreement with Walt Disney. This marks the first time a Star Wars character will appear on the exterior of a commercial aircraft. Fri, 17 Apr 2015 09:50:32 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/all-nippon-airways-places-13bn-boeing-order/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/all-nippon-airways-places-13bn-boeing-order/ Boeing and All Nippon Airways have finalised an order for 40 widebody airplanes as part of the airline’s strategic long-haul fleet renewal plan. The order, valued at approximately $13 billion at list prices, was originally announced as a commitment in March. Fri, 01 Aug 2014 08:55:06 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ana-to-introduce-wifi-service-on-international-routes/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ana-to-introduce-wifi-service-on-international-routes/ All Nippon Airways passengers are now able to purchase internet access on-board selected international flights using the new ANA Wi-Fi Service. Passengers will be able to use their own devices, such as smartphone or tablet, to surf the web, access e-mail and update social networks including Facebook and Twitter and more. Sun, 02 Mar 2014 03:30:58 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ana-signs-on-for-garuda-indonesia-codeshare-deal/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ana-signs-on-for-garuda-indonesia-codeshare-deal/ All Nippon Airways and Garuda Indonesia, the flag-carrier airline of Indonesia, have announced a comprehensive partnership under which the two airlines will codeshare on flights between the two countries. The deal will also allow passengers to be able to collect and redeem miles on Frequent Flyer Program of both airlines. Tue, 31 Dec 2013 10:15:21 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/all-nippon-to-boost-london-tokyo-haneda-flights/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/all-nippon-to-boost-london-tokyo-haneda-flights/ All Nippon Airways has announced a new service between London and Tokyo Haneda Airport, in response to growing demand for the route. The new route follows the news from the Japan National Tourism Organisation that the country looks set to hit the ten million visitor mark by the end of 2013. Fri, 20 Dec 2013 10:52:18 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ana-re-launches-vanilla-air/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ana-re-launches-vanilla-air/ All Nippon Airways has rebranded low-cost subsidiary AirAsia Japan as Vanilla Air following a buyout. ANA chose for the name for the airline, which was initially a joint venture between ANA and the Malaysia-based AirAsia, as it is “loved by everyone in the world”. Wed, 21 Aug 2013 09:32:51 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/all-nippon-airways-bumps-up-boeing-777-330er-order/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/all-nippon-airways-bumps-up-boeing-777-330er-order/ Boeing and All Nippon Airways have announced the Japanese carrier has ordered three additional 777-300ER (extended range) airplanes. The order, valued at approximately $945 million at current list prices, will increase the total number of 777s in ANA’s fleet to 57 airplanes once delivered. Thu, 01 Aug 2013 09:24:13 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ana-to-buy-airasia-out-of-airasia-japan/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ana-to-buy-airasia-out-of-airasia-japan/ All Nippon Airways has confirmed it will buy AirAsia out of a Tokyo-based budget airline joint venture AirAsia Japan and operate the business as a wholly owned subsidiary. The mean dissolves an alliance formed less than two years ago. Tue, 25 Jun 2013 09:21:54 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/all-nippon-airways-dreamliner-flights-to-resume-in-june/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/all-nippon-airways-dreamliner-flights-to-resume-in-june/ All Nippon Airways has confirmed it will resume Boeing Dreamliner flights in June after the Japan Civil Aviation Bureau issued a revised Technical Circular Directive for the plane. ANA is the largest operator of the aircraft in the world, with a fleet of 17 Boeing 787s. Mon, 29 Apr 2013 07:33:07 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/all-nippon-airways-cancels-all-dreamliner-flights-until-may/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/all-nippon-airways-cancels-all-dreamliner-flights-until-may/ All Nippon Airways has said it will cancel all Boeing 787 Dreamliner flights until at least the end of May. The decision means a further 1,700 flights will be cancelled as Boeing seeks to return the plane to skies. Mon, 25 Feb 2013 07:57:27 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/japanese-carriers-ground-dreamliners-after-emergency-landing/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/japanese-carriers-ground-dreamliners-after-emergency-landing/ All Nippon Airways has grounded its fleet of 17 Boeing 787 Dreamliners after flight NH692 from Yamaguchi Ube was forced to make an emergency landing shortly after take-off. Japan Airlines has followed suit, confirming it would ground its fleet of seven 787s from 16 January until further notice. Wed, 16 Jan 2013 05:03:26 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/all-nippon-airlines-orders-yet-more-dreamliners/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/all-nippon-airlines-orders-yet-more-dreamliners/ Boeing and All Nippon Airlines have announced the ANA Group has ordered an additional 11 787-9 Dreamliners. The order, valued at $2.7 billion at current list prices, bring the total number of 787s ANA has ordered to 66 airplanes - consisting of 36 787-8s and 30 787-9s. Tue, 25 Sep 2012 12:50:41 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ana-bumps-back-dreamliner-introduction/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ana-bumps-back-dreamliner-introduction/ Just when it all seemed to be going so well for All Nippon Airways further delays have struck with the introduction of its the new Boeing 787. Boeing announced earlier the next Dreamliner due with ANA will not be delivered as scheduled due to a “productivity” problem. Mon, 19 Dec 2011 10:44:11 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/dreamliner-takes-to-skies-on-maiden-flight/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/dreamliner-takes-to-skies-on-maiden-flight/ All Nippon Airways has launched the first commercial flight of the Boeing Dreamliner, carrying passengers from Tokyo to Hong Kong. The launch follows over three years of delays during the development of the new aircraft.  Wed, 26 Oct 2011 07:41:00 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ana-brings-boeing-dreamliner-to-europe-with-new-frankfurt-flight/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ana-brings-boeing-dreamliner-to-europe-with-new-frankfurt-flight/ All Nippon Airways has confirmed the destination of the first long-haul Dreamliner service – Frankfurt. Services will commence on January 21st next year, departing from Haneda Airport, Tokyo, Japan. Thu, 06 Oct 2011 10:55:04 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/all-nippon-airways-warns-of-strike-action/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/all-nippon-airways-warns-of-strike-action/ ANA Group has confirmed its pilot unions have threatened a 24-hour strike on October 1st 2011. The airline continuing urgent negotiations with the unions concerned to avert industrial action and the disruption to passenger services it will cause. Fri, 30 Sep 2011 09:39:17 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/boeing-prepares-for-first-dreamliner-delivery/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/boeing-prepares-for-first-dreamliner-delivery/ It has been a long, hard road for American aviation giant Boeing, but the Dreamliner project is about to reach fruition with the delivery of the first aircraft to launch customer All Nippon Airways. The Japanese carrier will take receipt of the aircraft over the weekend, three years behind schedule. Fri, 23 Sep 2011 17:39:43 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/all-nippon-airways-confirms-dreamliner-launch-date/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/all-nippon-airways-confirms-dreamliner-launch-date/ After almost three years of delays, All Nippon Airways is inching ever closer to the launch of the new Boeing Dreamliner, confirming today the first passenger flight will take place on October 26th. The flight, between Narita International Airport in Tokyo and Hong Kong, will be followed by scheduled domestic services to Okayama and Hiroshima, before international services to Beijing and Frankfurt begin in 2012. Thu, 25 Aug 2011 08:50:03 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ana-unveils-livery-for-first-boeing-dreamliners/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ana-unveils-livery-for-first-boeing-dreamliners/ ANA has unveiled the first Boeing 787 Dreamliner at a Boeing facility in Everett, near Seattle, Washington, USA. To celebrate its status as launch customer for the state-of-the-art aircraft, ANA has decorated its first two Dreamliners with a special livery - including the numbers 787 painted in large bold colours on the front of the fuselage. Mon, 08 Aug 2011 09:59:39 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ana-announced-inaugural-flight-route-of-the-787-dreamliner/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ana-announced-inaugural-flight-route-of-the-787-dreamliner/ ANA is proud to announce that it will operate its first revenue flight of the Boeing 787 Dreamliner as a charter international flight from Tokyo, Narita to Hong Kong. Tue, 26 Jul 2011 16:18:00 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ana-joins-hands-with-airasia-for-low-cost-carrier/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ana-joins-hands-with-airasia-for-low-cost-carrier/ All Nippon Airways has confirmed it will join with AirAsia to launch a low-cost carrier based at Narita International Airport in Japan. In a move designed to allow access the developing budget market in Asia, AirAsia Japan – as the carrier will be known – is expected to launch in August 2012. Mon, 25 Jul 2011 13:23:58 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/dreamliner-set-for-narita-airport-launch/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/dreamliner-set-for-narita-airport-launch/ All Nippon Airways (ANA) has confirmed it will operate the first passenger flight of the Boeing 787 Dreamliner from Narita International Airport in Tokyo. Delivery of the aircraft is due in September, with ANA expecting to operate the flight, bound for Hong Kong, approximant one month later. Mon, 25 Jul 2011 13:09:28 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/baby-steps-forward-for-boeing-dreamliner/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/baby-steps-forward-for-boeing-dreamliner/ Boeing and All Nippon Airways have completed the 787 service ready operational validation in Japan. As part of the validation, ANA pilots flew the Dreamliner on routes from Seattle to Tokyo and Tokyo to four airports across Japan. Wed, 13 Jul 2011 13:55:55 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/paris-air-show-ana-expects-dreamliner-summer-delivery/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/paris-air-show-ana-expects-dreamliner-summer-delivery/ All Nippon Airways, Japan’s largest airline and the launch customer for the Boeing 787, has said it expects delivery of the revolutionary jet in August or September. The carrier also unveiled its new livery for the Dreamliner on Wednesday at the Paris Air Show. Wed, 22 Jun 2011 16:45:47 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/all-nippon-airways-selects-amadeus/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/all-nippon-airways-selects-amadeus/ All Nippon Airways, Japan’s leading airline group, and Amadeus, a leading transaction processor and provider of advanced technology solutions for the global travel and tourism industry, today announced that ANA will become the first Japanese airline to implement Amadeus’ Altéa Customer Management Solution. Tue, 31 May 2011 15:42:26 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/boeing-and-ana-to-run-dreamliner-test-flight-in-japan/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/boeing-and-ana-to-run-dreamliner-test-flight-in-japan/ Boeing is to carry out a flight test of its revolutionary 787 Dreamliner in Japan in early July with its launch customer All Nippon Airways. The first delivery of the long-awaited airline to ANA is now expected in August or September. Fri, 27 May 2011 16:29:00 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/focus/article/ana-helps-with-japans-recovery/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/focus/article/ana-helps-with-japans-recovery/ As Japan begins rebuilding after the devastating earthquake and tsunami of 11 March, All Nipon Airways is playing a key role in operating relief flights. BTN talks to Katsuji Kitazawa, ANA’s Head of UK Sales, about the current situation. Fri, 22 Apr 2011 10:37:57 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/end-of-the-affair-jal-decommissions-boeing-747s/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/end-of-the-affair-jal-decommissions-boeing-747s/ Japan Airlines International has confirmed it will decommission its last two remaining Boeing 747 jumbojets, ending over 40 years of affinity with the aircraft. Two Boeing 747s were greeted by crowds as they arrived at Narita airport late yesterday, with staff on board wearing uniforms from a bygone era. Thu, 03 Mar 2011 10:38:49 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/all-nippon-airlines-voices-dreamliner-concerns/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/all-nippon-airlines-voices-dreamliner-concerns/ Officials at All Nippon Airways have expressed concerns over latest delays to the Boeing Dreamliner 787 project. Already two years behind schedule, a fire during recent testing is likely to push the project further back, prompting ANA chief executive Shinichiro Ito to expressed his “great disappointment”. Mon, 29 Nov 2010 09:58:14 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/profits-up-at-all-nippon-airways/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/profits-up-at-all-nippon-airways/ All Nippon Airways has reported a sharp increase in profits for the second quarter as a surge in international passenger traffic boosts demand. The airline – the largest in Asia in terms of sales - posted a net profit of ¥18.5 billion over the period, compared with ¥3.8 billion the previous year. Fri, 29 Oct 2010 17:07:00 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/japan-gears-up-for-aviation-boom/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/japan-gears-up-for-aviation-boom/ Japan’s transport ministry has granted antitrust immunity for Japan Airlines and All Nippon Airways to cooperate with partners on U.S. flights, paving the way for deals that may cut costs and boost sales. Meanwhile, Tokyo’s Haneda airport has opened a new runway and passenger terminal, as the capital sets its sights on becoming an Asian aviation hub. Fri, 22 Oct 2010 09:23:41 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/diplomatic-spat-hits-japan-air-travel/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/diplomatic-spat-hits-japan-air-travel/ An ongoing diplomatic spat between Japan and China has hit air travel between the two neighbouring Asian giants. Following a row between Tokyo and Beijing over disputed islands in the East China Sea some 11,000 trips on flights to China have been cancelled according to carriers. Wed, 20 Oct 2010 12:14:55 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/dot-pushes-for-united-continental-and-ana-tie-up/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/dot-pushes-for-united-continental-and-ana-tie-up/ The U.S. Department of Transportation has proposed to grant antitrust immunity that would enable United Airlines, Continental Airlines and ANA to expand their alliance relationship. Sun, 10 Oct 2010 10:35:10 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/us-proposes-japan-antitrust-immunity/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/us-proposes-japan-antitrust-immunity/ The United States department of transportation has mooted antitrust immunity for two aviation alliances offering services to Japan. The news comes on the same day British Airways, American Airlines and Iberia launched their long-awaited transatlantic tie-up. Thu, 07 Oct 2010 11:06:42 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ana-to-launch-low-cost-carrier/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ana-to-launch-low-cost-carrier/ Japanese airline All Nippon Airways has confirmed it is to launch a new low-cost carrier as demand for travel in Asia surges. Having secured financial backing from Hong Kong-based private equity firm First Eastern Investment Group, the Tokyo-based airline will establish “the first Japanese low-cost airline” in late 2011. Thu, 09 Sep 2010 09:13:35 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ana-to-reduce-international-fuel-surcharge-from-october-2010/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ana-to-reduce-international-fuel-surcharge-from-october-2010/ ANA today applied to the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism to reduce its fuel surcharge on international flights from October 1, 2010. Wed, 18 Aug 2010 11:23:11 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/boeing-prepares-ground-for-dreamliner-delays/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/boeing-prepares-ground-for-dreamliner-delays/ Just days ahead of its public launch, officials from Boeing have suggested its troubled Dreamliner aircraft may encounter further delays before it is delivered to carriers. All Nippon – the first airline scheduled to receive the aircraft – may now have to wait until early 2011. Fri, 16 Jul 2010 09:55:22 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ana-introduces-women-only-toilets/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ana-introduces-women-only-toilets/ All Nippon Airways is introducing women-only lavatories on its international routes in response to “numerous requests for this service”. The Japanese carrier joins Korean Air as the only other commerical airline to offer such a service. Thu, 25 Feb 2010 12:35:17 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/all-nippon-airways-continental-and-united-apply-to-u.s.-dot-for-approval-of/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/all-nippon-airways-continental-and-united-apply-to-u.s.-dot-for-approval-of/ All Nippon Airways, Continental Airlines (NYSE: CAL), and United Airlines (NASDAQ: UAUA) today filed an application with the U.S. Department of Transportation for antitrust immunity to enable the three carriers to create a more efficient and comprehensive trans-Pacific network, generating substantial service and pricing benefits for consumers. Thu, 24 Dec 2009 12:57:07 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/united-continental-and-ana-seek-trans-pacific-tie-up/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/united-continental-and-ana-seek-trans-pacific-tie-up/ United, Continental and All Nippon Airways are seeking a three-way tie-up which will enable them to co-ordinate schedules and fares between the US and Japan in a bid to “compete more effectively” with other global airline alliances. The application comes less than a fortnight after an “open skies” agreement between the US and Japan. Thu, 24 Dec 2009 11:37:36 +0000