Tokyo, August 20 - The ANA Group, Japan’s largest airline conglomerate, announced significant revisions to its operational plans for 2025, impacting its flagship carrier, All Nippon Airways (ANA), and its low-cost subsidiary, Peach Aviation. On August 19, 2025, the group outlined strategic changes aimed at enhancing customer convenience and boosting profitability in the second half of the fiscal year. For ANA, the focus is on expanding its international network to capitalize on rising travel demand, particularly on routes connecting Asia and North America. The airline will increase its international flight capacity by 106% compared to the previous year, with notable additions including three additional weekly round-trip flights between Tokyo’s Narita Airport (NRT) and Hong Kong Airport (HKG) starting October 26, 2025, reaching seven round-trip flights per week by March 28, 2026. Additionally, flights between Haneda Airport (HND) and HKG will double to 14 weekly round trips from December 1, 2025, while Narita to Perth Airport (PER) will see four extra weekly round trips, achieving daily service until April 19, 2026. These adjustments reflect ANA’s commitment to strengthening its global presence and responding to robust demand in key markets.
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Domestically, ANA is prioritizing high-demand routes to optimize its operations. The airline will increase flight frequencies on popular domestic corridors, such as Haneda to New Chitose Airport (CTS) in Sapporo and Fukuoka Airport (FUK), to accommodate growing passenger numbers. However, ANA noted challenges in the domestic market, with business travel demand still lagging behind pre-COVID-19 levels and rising operational costs impacting profitability. The group is actively monitoring discussions at the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport, and Tourism’s expert panel on the future of domestic aviation to address these challenges collaboratively with the public and private sectors. By deploying larger aircraft like the Boeing 787-10 on high-demand routes, ANA aims to enhance efficiency and passenger comfort while navigating these economic pressures. This strategic focus underscores ANA’s intent to balance operational growth with cost management in a competitive domestic landscape.
Peach Aviation, ANA Group’s low-cost carrier, is also undergoing operational enhancements to support the group’s broader objectives. The airline will increase flight frequencies on key domestic routes, including those from Kansai International Airport (KIX) and Fukuoka (FUK), as well as Narita to Sapporo and Kansai to Sapporo, with up to seven daily round-trip flights on these routes. Peach’s expansion aligns with its recent fleet modernization, incorporating fuel-efficient Airbus A321neo and A321XLR aircraft, with the latter enabling longer-haul low-cost routes. The acquisition of 10 A321neo and three A321XLR jets, announced at the Paris Air Show 2025, positions Peach as Japan’s first operator of the A321XLR, capable of flying up to 8,700 kilometers non-stop. This fleet upgrade enhances Peach’s ability to serve medium-haul international routes, supporting ANA Group’s goal of capturing growing demand in Asia and beyond while maintaining cost competitiveness.
The ANA Group’s revised operational strategy reflects a forward-looking approach to post-pandemic recovery and sustainable growth. By expanding ANA’s international network and optimizing Peach’s low-cost operations, the group aims to strengthen its market position while addressing environmental concerns through modern, fuel-efficient aircraft. The acquisition of a remaining 7% stake in Peach Aviation in December 2024 further solidifies ANA’s control, enabling closer integration and resource sharing to enhance operational efficiency. As Japan’s aviation sector navigates challenges like rising costs and evolving travel patterns, ANA Group’s focus on fleet modernization, route expansion, and strategic collaboration positions it to drive tourism, regional development, and connectivity. These changes, effective through early 2026, demonstrate ANA’s commitment to adapting to market dynamics while maintaining its reputation for reliability and customer satisfaction.