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Air Japan, which flies mainly routes in Asia, will halt all flight operations from March 2026.
Air Japan, which flies mainly routes in Asia, will halt all flight operations from March 2026.

ANA has offloaded subsidiary Air Japan, citing a brand strategy restructure as the reason for the move.

"Air Japan’s aircraft and human resources will be consolidated into the ANA brand's operations to expand its international business," ANA Group said.

Air Japan, which flies mainly routes in Asia, will halt all flight operations from March 2026, almost two years after ANA launched the hybrid brand.

ANA Group currently has three brands - full-service flight operator ANA, low-cost carrier Peach, as well as Air Japan.

The restructuring will consolidate ANA Group's flight operations into two brands – ANA and Peach.

"This decision is aimed at maximising the entire group's profitability and competitiveness while flexibly responding to recent changes in the business environment," said ANA Group, citing cerns about global developments such as the war in Ukraine and aircraft delivery delays.

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