| Now one of Asia's largest airlines, ANA's
history began in 1952, when Nippon Helicopter ("NH")
and another regional airline were established in the Japanese
private sector. They operated separately but with close ties
until 1957, when All Nippon Airways Co., Ltd. was born through
a merging of the two.
ANA grew rapidly, developing a comprehensive route network
between Japan's major cities. In 1986, ANA entered a new
era with its first scheduled flight from Narita (Tokyo)
to Guam after the Japanese government decided to allow increased
competition in the expanding Japanese market for overseas
travel. Now ranked the eighth largest IATA airline in terms
of passengers carried, ANA continues to expand its international
operations, today serving 20 destinations in 10 countries.
At the same time, ANA maintains strong domestic roots, and
the company's service to 34 destinations in Japan with over
500 flights daily represents close to 50% of the Japanese
domestic travel market, including flights operated by its
sister companies.
Renowned for its attentive service, ANA constantly strives
to bring the best in air travel to the business traveler.
ANA was one of the first carriers to introduce 180 degree
reclining comfort to First Class passengers when it introduced
its Fullflat Seat in 1996. In April, 2002, ANA introduced
its new "easy-sleeper" seat in New Style CLUB
ANA, ANA's advanced Business Class along with Premium Economy,
an all- new level of economy class seat on long-haul flights.
Imbued with a new corporate philosophy and corporate vision
ANA aims to take its widely recognized reputation for quality
and service to new heights.
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