Air TransportAirJapan, the low-cost long-haul brand created by ANA Group, operated its final flights on March 28, bringing to an end a short-lived operation launched in early 2024 as part of changes in the Japanese airline group’s structure.
The brand was introduced as an intermediate product between the full-service offering of All Nippon Airways and the low-cost model of Peach Aviation. Its network remained limited throughout its existence, with routes from Tokyo Narita to destinations in Southeast and East Asia, including Bangkok, Seoul and Singapore.
ANA Group had already announced in late 2025 that the AirJapan brand would be discontinued, with the operating company, Air Japan Co., Ltd., continuing to fly under the ANA brand on international routes.
Despite the shutdown of the brand, the fleet associated with Air Japan remains in service within the group. The company operated a total of 78 Boeing 787 aircraft — including 36 787-8s, 39 787-9s and three 787-10s — all of which continue flying for All Nippon Airways following the restructuring.
Air Japan itself dates back to 1990, when it was established as a charter operator before transitioning to scheduled services in 2000, largely operating flights on behalf of ANA. The AirJapan brand introduced in 2024 was the latest iteration in a series of changes to the company’s role within the group.
During its two years of operations as a distinct brand, AirJapan carried just under one million passengers and operated slightly more than 4,000 flights. Its model combined a simplified onboard product with elements of Japanese service, without the full range of amenities offered by ANA’s mainline operations.
The closure comes as ANA Group simplifies its structure and concentrates resources on its main brands, amid competition in Asia and the challenges associated with long-haul low-cost operations.
