All Nippon Airways (ANA) and Air India, India’s national flag carrier, have formalised a commercial agreement signalling the commencement of a codeshare partnership facilitating connectivity between Japan and India.
Commencing on May 23, this collaboration between the two Star Alliance members will broaden flight choices for travellers, enabling seamless journeys to their desired destinations by amalgamating flights across both airlines under a single ticket. Furthermore, passengers on codeshare flights will benefit from premium services, including lounge access and priority boarding, in line with Star Alliance offerings for its esteemed members.
From April 23, ANA will affix its “NH” code to Air India’s flights operating between Narita and Delhi, while Air India will reciprocate by adding its “AI” code to ANA’s flights connecting Haneda to New Delhi and Narita to Mumbai.
Katsuya Goto, Executive Vice President of Alliances and International Affairs, expressed anticipation for the strategic partnership with Air India, heralding it as a significant stride towards bolstering air connectivity and elevating customer experience between Japan and India. “This collaboration is a testament to ANA’s commitment to improving the air travel experience for all of its travellers and we hope this will lead to a seamless travel environment between our two nations,” Goto remarked.
The airlines are exploring opportunities to extend their cooperation by incorporating additional destinations in the near future. This agreement is poised to bolster economic and commercial ties between India and Japan, presenting travellers from both nations with fresh prospects to explore the rich offerings of each country.