All Nippon Airways

All Nippon Airways is a full-service Japanese carrier that operates both an extensive domestic network and international long-haul routes; from a traveler’s perspective it is positioned as a premium, full-service airline with an emphasis on punctuality and customer service. As a Star Alliance member, ANA offers alliance connectivity and benefits, making it a common choice for travelers seeking full-service amenities and reciprocal alliance perks across Japan and international routes.

ANA Mileage Club - Frequent Flyer Program

ANA Mileage Club is the airline’s loyalty program and lets members earn miles on ANA flights and on partner carriers within Star Alliance and other partners; earned miles can be redeemed for award flights and upgrades. The program features elite tiers (commonly referred to by levels such as Bronze, Platinum and Diamond) that confer benefits like extra mileage accrual and lounge access when flying eligible fares. Because of its Star Alliance ties and decent award availability on many ANA routes, the program is generally worth crediting flights to if you plan to use award redemptions or enjoy alliance status benefits.

Where All Nippon Airways Flies

ANA operates a dense domestic network across Japan from its Tokyo and Kansai-area hubs including Haneda (HND), Narita (NRT), Kansai (KIX) and Osaka Itami (ITM), and connects Japan with major cities across Asia as well as long-haul destinations in North America, Europe and Oceania. From a traveler’s view it functions as a full-service carrier linking domestic points to international long-haul services out of Tokyo and Osaka. Because ANA is a Star Alliance member, its own network is extended through alliance partners and codeshare arrangements, giving additional connectivity beyond routes it operates directly.

Hubs

• Kansai International Airport · KIX
• Narita International Airport · NRT
• Osaka Itami International Airport · ITM
• Tokyo Haneda International Airport · HND

Aircraft and Cabin Classes

ANA operates a mixed fleet that centers on widebody Boeings for long-haul flying and narrowbody jets for domestic and regional routes. Long-haul services are typically flown with Boeing widebodies that offer business-class lie-flat seats and premium-economy cabins on many international services, while short-haul and domestic routes use narrowbody aircraft. Cabin offering generally includes First (on a limited number of long-haul aircraft), Business with lie-flat seats on long-haul, Premium Economy on many intercontinental routes, and Economy; on domestic routes there is often a higher-tier domestic seating option for extra legroom and services. Travelers should check the actual aircraft scheduled for their flight when booking if a specific seat type or cabin amenity is important.

Aircraft types operated: Airbus A320 family, Boeing 737 Next Generation, Boeing 767, Boeing 777, Boeing 787 Dreamliner, Mitsubishi SpaceJet, Airbus A380, Douglas DC-3, de Havilland DH.114 Heron, de Havilland DH.104 Dove, Handley Page Marathon, Convair CV-440 Metropolitan, NAMC YS-11, Fokker F27 Friendship, Fokker 50, Lockheed L-1011 TriStar, Vickers Viscount 700, Vickers Viscount 800

Tips for Flying All Nippon Airways

• Credit flights to ANA Mileage Club if you plan to redeem Star Alliance awards or need alliance status benefits, since ANA is a full Star Alliance member.
• Check baggage allowance and included services at booking because allowances and meal/seat rules vary by fare type and whether the flight is domestic or international.
• If you want lie-flat seating or premium cabin comfort on long-haul, choose aircraft/route information carefully as those features are generally available only on long-haul widebodies.
• Book award travel and upgrade waitlists early; popular long-haul routes can have limited award availability, especially in premium cabins.