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ANA (All Nippon Airways)

JapanFull-service carrierStar Alliance memberSince 1952

NHIATA code
ANAICAO code

ANA (All Nippon Airways; IATA NH, ICAO ANA) is Japan's largest airline, a full-service carrier based in Tokyo with hubs at Haneda and Narita. Founded in 1952 and a Star Alliance member since October 1999, it operated 289 aircraft at 31 March 2026 and is the largest operator of the Boeing 787.

Founded
1952
Headquarters
Minato, Tokyo, Japan
Country
Japan
Main hubs
Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND) · Tokyo Narita International Airport (NRT)
Airline type
Full-service carrier
Alliance
Star Alliance
Loyalty
ANA Mileage Club
Parent
ANA HOLDINGS INC.
Ownership
Wholly owned operating airline of ANA HOLDINGS INC., which is listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange. The ANA Group also includes Peach Aviation, Air Japan and Nippon Cargo Airlines.
Callsign
ALL NIPPON
Website
ana.co.jp

How travel agents book ANA (All Nippon Airways)

GDS distribution

ANA distributes traditional content through Sabre, and in 2025 began offering NDC content through both Sabre (SabreMosaic, more than 40 countries) and Travelport (Travelport+, 40 markets).

NDC

ANA activated NDC content globally through SabreMosaic in October 2025, the first Japanese carrier to do so, for Sabre-connected agencies in more than 40 countries. In December 2025 it launched NDC distribution with Travelport across 40 markets, giving agencies its fares, ancillaries and paid advance seat reservations.

Direct channels

Direct bookings on ana.co.jp and the ANA app.

Notes for travel agents

Agencies on Sabre and Travelport can search, book and service ANA NDC offers, including paid advance seat selection. Check which of the 40-plus markets are live before relying on NDC fares.

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History of ANA (All Nippon Airways)

ANA was founded in December 1952 as Japan Helicopter and Aeroplane Transports, starting with two helicopters. It won approval for scheduled passenger services in October 1953 and took the name All Nippon Airways in December 1957. Mergers with Far Eastern Airlines in 1958 and Fujita Airlines in 1963 built its domestic network.

For decades ANA concentrated on flights within Japan. It began scheduled international service in March 1986 with Tokyo to Guam, introduced the Boeing 747-400 in 1990 and the 777 in 1995, and joined Star Alliance in October 1999. ANA was the launch customer for the Boeing 787 and has flown the type since 2011.

In April 2013 the company moved to a holding structure: the original company became ANA HOLDINGS INC., and a new All Nippon Airways Co., Ltd. took over the airline. ANA introduced the Airbus A380 in 2019 and now flies three, all painted in FLYING HONU livery. In 2025 it became the first Japanese airline to activate NDC content through Sabre, followed by Travelport.

Milestones

  1. 1952Founded in December as Japan Helicopter and Aeroplane Transports.
  2. 1957Renamed All Nippon Airways in December.
  3. 1986Started scheduled international flights with Tokyo to Guam in March.
  4. 1999Joined Star Alliance in October.
  5. 2013Moved to a holding company structure on 1 April, with ANA HOLDINGS INC. as parent.
  6. 2019Introduced the Airbus A380 and the Boeing 787-10.
  7. 2025Launched NDC content globally through Sabre in October and Travelport in December.

Fleet

Boeing 787-8 Boeing 787-9 Boeing 787-10 Boeing 777-300 Boeing 777-200 Boeing 767-300 Boeing 737-800 Airbus A380 Airbus A321neo Airbus A321neoLR Airbus A320neo De Havilland Canada DHC-8-400 Boeing 777F Boeing 747-8F

Aircraft types in service as of 2026

At 31 March 2026 ANA operated 289 aircraft: 44 Boeing 787-9s, 36 787-8s, ten 787-10s, 16 777-300s, ten 777-200s, 15 767-300s, 39 737-800s, three Airbus A380s, 33 A320neos, 13 A320ceos, 22 A321neos, three A321neoLRs, four A321ceos and 25 DHC-8-400s. Its freighters were eight 747-8Fs, six 767-300Fs and two 777Fs. ANA HOLDINGS has further Boeing 777-9, 787 and 737 MAX aircraft and Embraer E190-E2 regional jets on order.

Network and hubs

ANA uses a dual hub at Tokyo Haneda and Narita, connecting Japanese domestic flights with routes to North America, Europe, Asia and Oceania. Star Alliance lists 55 international and 142 domestic routes, 95 airports in 21 countries, and about 61.65 million group passengers in its 2024 financial year.

ANA runs joint ventures with United Airlines, Lufthansa, SWISS, Austrian Airlines and Singapore Airlines. For South Asia it has sales offices in Mumbai and Delhi, and Star Alliance partners extend its reach to the Middle East.

ANA (All Nippon Airways): frequently asked questions

What are ANA's airline codes?

ANA (All Nippon Airways) uses the IATA code NH and the ICAO code ANA, with the radio callsign ALL NIPPON. Its ticket prefix in the IATA airline register is 205, so ANA tickets begin with 205. The low-cost group airline Peach uses its own code.

Does ANA support NDC?

Yes. ANA launched NDC content globally through SabreMosaic in October 2025, the first Japanese carrier to do so, and through Travelport+ in December 2025. Agencies connected to either platform in about 40 markets can book ANA NDC fares, ancillaries and paid seat reservations.

Which alliance is ANA in?

ANA has been a Star Alliance member since October 1999. ANA Mileage Club members earn and redeem miles on Star Alliance partners, and ANA runs joint ventures with United Airlines, Lufthansa, SWISS, Austrian Airlines and Singapore Airlines for closer schedules and fares.

What aircraft does ANA fly?

At 31 March 2026 ANA operated 289 aircraft, with 90 Boeing 787s as its core widebody fleet alongside 777s, 767s and three A380s painted in FLYING HONU livery. Narrowbody routes use Boeing 737-800s and Airbus A320neo and A321neo jets, and DHC-8-400 turboprops serve regional airports.

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Sources

  1. ANA — Corporate profile (All Nippon Airways Co., Ltd.)
  2. ANA — Business statistics and current fleet
  3. ANA — History before March 2013
  4. ANA — Fleet history
  5. ANA HOLDINGS — Corporate data
  6. Star Alliance — ANA member profile
  7. Sabre — Sabre and ANA launch NDC content globally
  8. Travelport — ANA and Travelport launch NDC distribution across 40 global markets
  9. IATA — Airline members list
  10. FAA — JO 7340.2 Contractions, ICAO aircraft operator designators

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