Air India, India’s national flag carrier, and All Nippon Airways (ANA) have established a commercial agreement, marking the commencement of a codeshare partnership that will facilitate connectivity between Japan and India.
Starting on May 23, this collaboration between the two Star Alliance partners will expand the range of flight choices for passengers, making it easier for them to reach their desired destinations by combining flights from both airlines into a single ticket. Moreover, travelers on codeshare flights can benefit from premium services such as lounge access and priority boarding, which are exclusive to Star Alliance premium members. Commencing sales on April 23, ANA will assign its “NH” code to Air India’s flights connecting Narita and Delhi, while Air India will reciprocate by adding its “AI” code to ANA’s flights linking Haneda and New Delhi, as well as Narita and Mumbai.
The two airlines are contemplating the possibility of enhancing their collaboration by incorporating more destinations in the coming time. This accord will play a significant role in fostering the economic and commercial ties between India and Japan, as it will provide travelers from both nations with fresh prospects to explore the marvels of each country.
All Nippon Airways Co., Ltd. is a Japanese airline headquartered in Minato, Tokyo. ANA operates services to both domestic and international destinations and is Japan’s largest airline, ahead of its main rival flag carrier Japan Airlines. As of April 2023, the airline has approximately 12,800 employees.
Air India is the flag carrier airline of India. It is owned by Air India Limited, a Tata Group enterprise and operates a fleet of Airbus and Boeing aircraft serving 102 domestic and international destinations. It is headquartered in Gurgaon. The airline has its main hub at Indira Gandhi International Airport, Delhi and secondary hub at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport, Mumbai alongside several focus cities across India. As of July 2023, the airline is the second-largest airline in India in terms of passengers carried, after IndiGo. Air India became the 27th member of Star Alliance on 11 July 2014.
WHAT TO TAKE AWAY FROM THIS ARTICLE:
- This accord will play a significant role in fostering the economic and commercial ties between India and Japan, as it will provide travelers from both nations with fresh prospects to explore the marvels of each country.
- It is owned by Air India Limited, a Tata Group enterprise and operates a fleet of Airbus and Boeing aircraft serving 102 domestic and international destinations.
- Starting on May 23, this collaboration between the two Star Alliance partners will expand the range of flight choices for passengers, making it easier for them to reach their desired destinations by combining flights from both airlines into a single ticket.
