GURUGRAM, TOKYO- Air India (AI), the premier global airline of India, and All Nippon Airways (ANA), Japan’s largest carrier, have entered into a codeshare agreement to interconnect their networks.
This new commercial collaboration will significantly expand travel options for passengers of both airlines, offering an enhanced selection of flights between India and Japan.
Effective May 23, 2024, this agreement enables Air India and All Nippon Airways guests to seamlessly reach their desired destinations by combining flights between India and Japan with a single ticket. Additionally, passengers of both airlines traveling on codeshare flights will enjoy premium services, including lounge access and priority boarding, consistent with the standards Star Alliance offers to its premium members.
This agreement becomes available for booking starting April 23, 2024. Air India will add its ‘AI’ designator code on ANA’s flights between Tokyo Haneda (HND) and Delhi (DEL), as well as Tokyo Narita and Mumbai (BOM).
Similarly, All Nippon Airways will add its ‘NH’ designator code on Air India’s flight between Tokyo Narita (NRT) and Delhi. Air India and ANA are also exploring opportunities to expand their cooperation on additional routes.
“This codeshare agreement with All Nippon Airways represents a significant advancement in connecting India and Japan,” stated Nipun Aggarwal, Chief Commercial & Transformation Officer at Air India.
“This partnership expands our network connectivity, providing our passengers with seamless travel experiences and a broader selection of flights between the two countries. We are enthusiastic about the prospect of a successful collaboration with ANA and are keen on exploring further opportunities for cooperation in the future.”
“This agreement will contribute to further strengthening the economic and commercial relations between India and Japan, offering Indian tourists the opportunity to explore the wonders of Japan extensively and providing Japanese citizens with easy travel access to India, ensuring the highest safety standards.”
“We are excited about establishing this strategic partnership with Air India, as it represents a significant step towards enhancing stronger air connectivity and improving the customer experience between Japan and India,” said Katsuya Goto, Member of the Board and Executive Vice President of Alliances and International Affairs at All Nippon Airways.
“This collaboration demonstrates ANA’s dedication to enhancing the air travel experience for all its passengers, and we hope it will lead to a seamless travel environment between our two nations.”
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