ANA and JAL Conclude 'TEAM JAPAN Official Supportership Official Airline Special Program' with JOC

All Nippon Airways (ANA) and Japan Airlines (JAL) have entered into an agreement with the Japanese Olympic Committee (JOC) for the "TEAM JAPAN Official Supportership Official Airline Special Program."

Official Airline Partnership
ANA and JAL have jointly become the “Official Airlines of TEAM JAPAN” under a special supportership program.
- This covers safe and comfortable travel support for Japanese athletes competing worldwide.
- Begins with the Olympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026 and continues through the Olympic Games LA 2028 and other major competitions.

Commitment to Athletes & Society
- Both airlines will provide logistical support for TEAM JAPAN athletes.
- They aim to promote sports in Japan, support next-generation athletes, and strengthen community engagement through the power of sports.

Leadership Statements
- Shinichi Inoue (President, ANA): Emphasized ANA’s mission to empower athletes and unite the nation in support.
- Mitsuko Tottori (President, JAL): Highlighted JAL’s role as a bridge connecting people and dreams, honoring athletes’ pursuit of excellence.
- Hashimoto Seiko (President, JOC): Welcomed the partnership, noting ANA and JAL’s trusted reputation and the strength they bring to TEAM JAPAN’s journey.

Broader Definition of TEAM JAPAN
TEAM JAPAN includes not only Olympic representatives but also all Japanese athletes competing internationally, across disciplines and age categories.

Big Picture
This collaboration reflects Japan’s national unity in sports, with its two largest airlines jointly supporting athletes on the global stage. It’s also a symbolic move—ANA and JAL, usually competitors, are working together to back Japan’s Olympic ambitions.