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Founded
1952
Headquarters
Tokyo, Japan
Alliance
Star Alliance
All Nippon Airways (ANA) is Japan's largest airline by passenger numbers and one of the most respected carriers in the Asia-Pacific region. Founded in 1952, ANA has grown from a small helicopter operator into a full-service global airline serving destinations across Japan, Asia, Europe, North America, and Oceania.
ANA is consistently recognized for its exceptional service quality, regularly receiving five-star ratings from Skytrax and topping industry rankings for cabin cleanliness, punctuality, and customer experience. The airline operates both full-service international and domestic flights, alongside a low-cost subsidiary, Peach Aviation.
As a founding member of Star Alliance, ANA maintains extensive codeshare and interline agreements with global partners. The airline has been at the forefront of fleet modernization, becoming one of the launch customers for the Boeing 787 Dreamliner, which now forms a cornerstone of its long-haul operations.
Hubs & network
ANA's primary hubs are Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND) and Tokyo Narita International Airport (NRT), with a secondary hub at Osaka Itami Airport (ITM).
Fleet
ANA operates a modern fleet including Boeing 787 Dreamliners, Boeing 777s, Boeing 737s, and Airbus A320-family aircraft across its domestic and international network.
Notable facts
- ›ANA was one of the launch customers for the Boeing 787 Dreamliner and operates one of the largest 787 fleets in the world.
- ›The airline has received Skytrax's five-star rating multiple times and has been ranked among the world's top airlines.
- ›ANA owns Peach Aviation, Japan's largest low-cost carrier by passenger volume.
- ›The airline celebrated its 70th anniversary in 2022 and has been publicly listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange.
- ›ANA introduced a special R2-D2-themed Boeing 787 livery as part of a collaboration with Star Wars, reflecting its creative marketing approach.
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