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Connecting Hokkaido to Japan with affordable regional flights.
Founded
1996
Headquarters
Sapporo, Japan
Hokkaido International Airlines, commonly known as AIR DO, is a Japanese regional carrier based in Sapporo, Hokkaido. Founded in 1996, the airline was established to provide lower-cost air travel between Hokkaido and the Japanese mainland, breaking the dominance of larger legacy carriers on those routes.
The airline operates scheduled passenger services primarily between New Chitose Airport in Sapporo and major Japanese cities including Tokyo (Haneda), as well as other domestic destinations. AIR DO has historically focused on offering competitive fares to residents of Hokkaido.
Following financial difficulties in the early 2000s, AIR DO entered a code-share and operational partnership with ANA (All Nippon Airways), which became a significant stakeholder. The airline is a member of the Vanilla Air and subsequently aligned more closely with the ANA Group network, benefiting from shared resources while maintaining its own brand identity.
Hubs & network
AIR DO's primary hub is New Chitose Airport (CTS) near Sapporo, with significant operations also at Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND).
Fleet
AIR DO operates a fleet primarily composed of Boeing 767 and Boeing 737 series aircraft.
Notable facts
- ›AIR DO was founded in 1996 to challenge the pricing dominance of ANA and JAL on Hokkaido routes.
- ›The airline filed for civil rehabilitation (bankruptcy protection) in 2002 due to financial difficulties.
- ›ANA became a major shareholder following AIR DO's restructuring, and the two airlines have an extensive code-share agreement.
- ›The airline's IATA code HD and callsign AIR DO reflect its Hokkaido identity.
- ›AIR DO is part of the ANA Holdings group ecosystem, though it operates as an independent brand.
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