ANA Celebrates the 40th Anniversary of International Scheduled Flights

ANA celebrated the 40th anniversary of its international scheduled flights on March 3.

Milestone Journey
- First International Flight: March 3, 1986 — Narita to Guam, operated with a Lockheed L-1011 TriStar.
- Current Network (March 2026): Expanded to 55 routes serving 40 cities, including new additions to Milan, Stockholm, and Istanbul.
- Passenger Milestone: By December 2025, ANA had carried approximately 170 million passengers on international flights.

Anniversary Celebrations
- Ceremony: Held at Narita Airport Terminal 1 on March 3, 2026.
- Highlights:
- “40th THANKS” human letters formed by ~300 ANA employees.
- Traditional Choshi Hane-Daiko drum performance.
- CEO Shinichi Inoue expressed gratitude and outlined ANA’s vision for the future.
- Passengers received commemorative stickers, boarding certificates, and original luggage tags.

Future Vision
- Fleet Expansion: From fiscal 2026, ANA will receive Boeing 787-9 aircraft featuring the latest Business Class private suites (THE Room FX).
- Growth Target: By fiscal 2030, ANA aims to expand its international passenger and cargo business by 1.3 times compared to FY25.
- Strategic Goal: Positioning as a premier “combination carrier” — balancing passenger and cargo excellence.

Recognition
- SKYTRAX 5-Star Rating: 13 consecutive years.
- APEX WORLD CLASS Award: 2 consecutive years.
- Known for pioneering innovations, including the world’s first 6-abreast wide seating in Business Class.

Commemorative Initiatives
- Special March edition of TSUBASA GLOBAL WINGS magazine chronicling ANA’s 40-year journey.
- Dedicated anniversary website featuring archival photos and employee interviews.

This milestone not only celebrates ANA’s heritage and achievements but also sets the stage for its next chapter of global expansion and service innovation.