Air Japan

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ANA's international low-cost carrier serving Asia and beyond.

Founded

2024

Headquarters

Tokyo, Japan

Air Japan is a low-cost carrier (LCC) subsidiary of ANA Holdings, established to operate international leisure routes at competitive fares. Launched in 2024, it targets budget-conscious travelers seeking affordable options on medium- to long-haul international routes, particularly across Asia. The airline operates under the IATA code NQ and ICAO code AJX, with the callsign AIR JAPAN. It is distinct from the older 'Air Japan' brand that ANA previously used for charter operations, representing a rebranded and repositioned low-cost product. Air Japan focuses on high-density cabin configurations to keep costs low while maintaining a degree of service quality expected from a carrier affiliated with ANA, one of Japan's flagship full-service airlines.

Hubs & network

Air Japan operates primarily from Narita International Airport (NRT) near Tokyo.

Fleet

Air Japan operates Boeing 787 Dreamliner widebody aircraft configured for high-density international service.

Notable facts

›Air Japan is a wholly owned subsidiary of ANA Holdings.
›It launched international low-cost operations in February 2024.
›Initial routes targeted destinations in Asia, including Bangkok and Seoul.
›The airline uses a high-density Boeing 787 configuration to minimize per-seat costs.
›It represents ANA Holdings' strategic entry into the international LCC market segment.

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Encyclopaedia

Air Japan Co., Ltd. is a Japanese airline headquartered at Narita International Airport in Narita, Chiba. Initially founded in 1990 as a charter airline, it transitioned to a scheduled carrier in 2000, operating flights on behalf of its parent company, All Nippon Airways. In 2022, ANA Group established AirJapan, a low-cost medium-haul brand operated by Air Japan. On October 30, 2025, the company announced that it would suspend all AirJapan brand flight operations, effective March 28, 2026, as a result of restructuring. ANA Group confirmed that Air Japan, the operating company, will continue to operate ANA brand international flights.

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