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ANA to Retire AirJapan Brand by March 2026, Fold Fleet Into Mainline

Operational headwinds—from 787 groundings to delivery delays—trigger a shift to a two-brand model.

Overview

  • AirJapan-branded flights will end on March 29, 2026, with the final service operating SingaporeNarita at 12:55 a.m. local time.
  • The unit will keep its air operator certificate and continue flying under the ANA brand, with aircraft and staff integrated into ANA’s international operations.
  • ANA is moving from a multi-brand approach to a dual-brand strategy centered on ANA for full-service flying and Peach for low-cost operations starting in fiscal 2026.
  • ANA attributes the consolidation to the war in Ukraine, aircraft delivery delays, and Boeing 787 aircraft-on-ground issues affecting fleet availability.
  • AirJapan’s small 787 operation on NaritaSeoul, Bangkok, and Singapore will be wound down under its own brand, while ANA reports record first-half revenue and higher profit guidance.