ANA’s low-cost service AirJapan completed its final flight on Sunday, ending operations after just two years.
The brand launched in February 2024, between Tokyo and Bangkok, providing mid-haul low-cost service to select destinations in Asia. Its business model was similar to that of ZIPAIR, operating under rival Japan Airlines.
ANA Group had been operating with three brands: Its full-service carrier All Nippon Airways, low-cost carrier Peach Aviation, and a hybrid-style AirJapan.
The AirJapan subsidiary has existed since 2000, but only for internal and operational purposes. Flights operated by AirJapan still had ANA branding, and the only major differences involved flexibility with crew hiring and logistics.
ANA Group opted to turn a portion of this subsidiary into a brand in 2024 with the launch of the LCC AirJapan service. With the service coming to a quick end, the company will return to its previous dual-brand strategy with All Nippon Airways and Peach Aviation.
The company cited prolonged effects of the Russia-Ukraine conflict, which has forced longer duties for crew, and aircraft delivery delays as reasons for the end of operations.
The airline had a fleet of three Boeing 787-8s, which included 324 economy class seats in a 3-3-3 configuration. Unlike JAL’s ZIPAIR, these aircraft had no lie-flat seats.
AirJapan ran into trouble with its inaugural service between Bangkok and Tokyo during the brand’s launch two years ago, when maintenance issues forced the carrier to cancel four flights during the first days of service. The airline was operating with just one Boeing 787 in the beginning, spotlighting AirJapan’s shorthanded fleet at an early stage.
AirJapan’s final flight took place on March 29, 2026, as Flight NQ4 from Singapore to Tokyo Narita.
Featured image via AirJapan.
