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ANA announces updates to its FY2023 flight schedule

ANA (All Nippon Airways) – Air Japan Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner JA891A (msn 40751) (Inspiration of Japan) LAX (Michael B. Ing). Image: 960431.
  • ANA on May 1, 2023 will increase the flight frequency on the Narita = Shanghai (Pudong) route to 7 roundtrips per week, and together with flights to/from Haneda, the flights on the Shanghai route (Pudong and Hongqiao) will be raised to 3 roundtrips per day from the Tokyo metropolitan area.
  • The Kansai = Shanghai (Pudong) route will resume service on June 5 with 3 roundtrips per week, which had been suspended for approximately 3 years since March 2020.
  • For the Narita = Guangzhou route, the flight frequency will be increased with daily roundtrip service from May 1, and the Haneda = Shenzhen route will enter service with daily roundtrips from May 20.

All Nippon Airways (ANA) has announced updates to its flight schedule for fiscal year 2023 (FY2023). The summary of the announcement regarding our international flights is given below.

Schedule for May 1～Oct. 28, 2023:

  • *Subject to governmental approval
  • *1 Sales scheduled to begin on May 9, 2023
  • *2 Sales scheduled to begin on April 26, 2023. We will announce the schedule after June 26 as soon as it is decided.

Top Copyright Photo: ANA (All Nippon Airways) – Air Japan Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner JA891A (msn 40751) (Inspiration of Japan) LAX (Michael B. Ing). Image: 960431.

ANA aircraft photo gallery:

ANA aircraft photo gallery

ANA’s ”Kimetsu no Yaiba (Demon Slayer) Jet Volume 3″ special livery

ANA (All Nippon Airways) Boeing 777-281 ER JA745A (msn 40904) (‘Kimetsu no Yaiba – Demon Slayer Jet Vol. 3) ITM (Akira Uekawa). Image: 960405.

ANA (All Nippon Airways) has released this third version of the special livery promoting the animated TV series, following JA608A (Volume 2) and JA616A (Volume 1).

The special livery is called ‘Kimetsu no Yaiba (Demon Slayer) Jet Volume 3″.

ANA commented on the series of special liveries:

“ANA and ‘Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba’ are both high-profile cultural ambassadors for Japan, and we are excited about continuing our partnership to promote domestic travel,” said Junko Yazawa, Executive Vice President, Customer Experience Management & Planning of ANA. “The debut of the latest ‘Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba’ inspired livery is a sign of how ANA is aiming to bring passengers back through engaging promotions onboard the aircraft.”

On this third version, the airline issued this statement:

All Nippon Airways (ANA), Japan’s largest and 5-Star airline for nine consecutive years is launching its third painted aircraft featuring pictures and characters from the popular animated TV series “Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba.” ANA Group began its collaboration with the anime in December 2021, and the first aircraft with “Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba” livery entered service on domestic routes on January 31, 2022 and the second aircraft on March 26, 2022.

The design for the new livery is based on an original illustration by ufotable, drawn exclusively for the ANA aircraft and illustrates characters Tanjiro, Rengoku and Tengen in a dynamic pose. The special livery will be on the Boeing 777-200ER (aircraft number: JA745A) aircraft. In addition, special in-flight announcements* by Tanjiro, Rengoku and Tengen can be enjoyed onboard.

“The latest ‘Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba’ inspired livery is dedicated to the return of an entertaining and unique travel experience for our passengers,” said Tomoji Ishii, Executive Vice President, Customer Experience Management & Planning of ANA. “This partnership highlights Japan’s rich pop culture and restores a coveted in-flight experience.”

Top Copyright Photo: ANA (All Nippon Airways) Boeing 777-281 ER JA745A (msn 40904) (Kimetsu no Yaiba – Demon Slayer Jet Vol. 3) ITM (Akira Uekawa). Image: 960405.

ANA aircraft photo gallery:

ANA aircraft photo gallery

ANA and Pokémon to take Pikachu Jet to the skies on 
“Pokémon Air Adventures” Collaboration

All Nippon Airways (ANA) and the Pokémon Company have teamed up under the “Pokémon Air Adventures” to launch its specially painted “Pikachu Jet NH*” on June 4, 2023. The collaboration will include a series of special products and services including original goods and inflight entertainment.

Image: ANA

With easing travel restrictions, the “Pokémon Air Adventures” is a project set to elevate the excitement of travel with the world of Pokémon. This new endeavor is a testament to the company’s unwavering commitment for people to experience the joy of travel and the pleasure of mobility once again.

The ANA Group believes in connecting people and communities through travel and we are delighted to introduce the “Pikachu Jet NH”, with hopes to rekindle the joy and excitement among our customers.

For details and updates, please visit the special website: https://www.ana.co.jp/en/jp/international/theme/pikachujet/
Pokémon Air Adventures official website: https://flying-pikachu.com/en/

  • *NH: NH is the airline code that recognizes ANA as defined by the International Air Transport Association.
  • 1. Specially painted “Pikachu Jet NH” aircraft (scheduled to begin service on international routes from June 4, 2023)
  • ■ Operation period: Approximately 5 years from June 4, 2023
  • ■ Aircraft: Boeing 787-9 aircraft (JA894A)
  • ■ Design concept: The “Pikachu Jet NH” aircraft features a livery designed for ANA, in which the Sky High Pokémon Rayquaza is depicted across the entire fuselage to create a vivid effect.
    Charizard, Latias, Latios, Vivillon, and other flying Pokémon from all over the Pokémon world move together with Pikachu toward the shining rays of hope and endless possibilities of an interconnected world. Pokémon are also hidden inside the engines, so please keep an eye out for them when boarding on your next adventure with the Pikachu Jet!
  • ■ The following is a list of routes that may be operated from June 4, 2023 to October 28, 2023. The routes are subject to change due to changes in operations.
    • ● Haneda – Bangkok (NH847/NH850/NH849/NH848)
    • ● Haneda – Singapore (NH841/NH844/NH843/NH842)
    • ● Haneda – Jakarta (NH855/NH856)
    • ● Haneda – Manila (NH869/NH870)
    • ● Haneda – Ho Chi Minh City (NH891/NH892)
    • ● Haneda – Delhi (NH837/NH838)
    • ● Haneda – Sydney (NH879/NH880/NH889/NH890) 
    • ● Haneda – Vancouver (NH116/NH115)
    • ● Haneda – Honolulu (NH186/NH185)
    Please note that the routes/flights will not be decided until the day of the flight, as it changes daily depending on the operation status.
  • ■ The interior cabin design of the “Pikachu Jet NH” and original goods to be distributed to passengers will be announced at a later date.

  • 2. First original goods “Bath Poncho” (on sale from June 4, 2023)

The first original goods will be the “Bath Poncho,” which will go on sale on June 4, 2023. The product will be available to passengers on ANA international and domestic flights through the in-flight duty free sales service as well as the “ANA STORE@SKY” online shopping service accessible through the Wi-Fi on ANA domestic flights and lounges. Details will be offered in the May/June issue of ANA SKY SHOP (digital magazine) available from the end of April.

Please stay tuned for more original goods to be added in the future.
Please note that the number of items in stock is constantly subject to change and may run out early.

  • 3. In-flight entertainment (scheduled to be available on international flights from June 2023 and domestic flights from July 2023)

Passengers will be able to enjoy Pokémon-related content such as Pokémon Kids TV and POKÉTOON on all ANA international and domestic flights.

  • *Scheduled to start in June 2023 for international flights and in July 2023 for domestic flights.
  • *Contents are subject to change.
  • *For details, please check the ANA SKY CHANNEL, where more information will be available from the end of the previous month. The contents to be screened will differ depending on the time of boarding.

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