All Nippon Airways in the past have painted their planes in different liveries (such as their Pokemon Jets). Well, the Japanese carrier are to paint a Boeing 787-9 into the colours of... R2-D2 from Star Wars. Well, R2-D2 is reliable and heroic - always saving the day in every Star Wars flim. This could be the plane you are looking for to paraphrase Ben Kenobi. ANA … [Read more...]
ANA Rolls out Premium Economy Seating on the Haneda to Frankfurt route
For those who like 787s (as well as the convenience of Haneda Airport - which is a stone-throw away centre of Tokyo, there will be an seating option opening up on the ANA 787 route between the two cities. ANA will be deploying a Three class 787 on the route (still with a comparatively low seat count): - 46 Business Class Seats (1-2-1 in a staggered formation) - 21 in Premium … [Read more...]
787 Update: Japan Airlines fleet modified, ANA has a few to be done, Deliveries resume
As airlines get ready to redeploy their 787's, the two airlines who have the biggest fleets of the aircraft are reporting good progress. Japan Airlines fleet of 787-8 aircraft have had the modifications installed on it, with the airline readying to recommence operations. Four of these aircraft have taken flight with no battery issues found. Meanwhile All Nippon Airlines … [Read more...]
ANA Grounds its 787 fleet after an emergency landing in Japan – JAL follows.
BREAKING: JAL is to ground its fleet of 787 Dreamliners as well according to AFP. Well, its finally happened - the first airline who had 787's delivered have grounded their 787 fleet pending safety inspections. According to Reuters and BBC News, All Nippon Airways flight NH692 operating from Yamaguchi Ube to Tokyo's Haneda made an emergency landing at Takamatsu after a … [Read more...]
Two Two-days sales from ANA and Lufthansa…
There seems to be a flurry of two day "snap" sales at the moment that appear and disappear faster than you can say "Can I have a week off work please?". Here are today's offers which have wandered past my eyes: ANA is at it again, this time with fares from Europe to Nagoya and Osaka. Prices start at £579 from the UK, €679 from Austria and Germany, €629 from some west … [Read more...]
Low Economy class fares from Europe to Tokyo popping up on ANA
London to Tokyo has always been one of those routes that seems to command a premium price - even in economy class. It seems ANA is trying something out - lower prices from London and Europe From Austria and Germany from €679 From Belgium, Italy, The Netherlands, Portugal and Spain from €629 From France from €649 From Switzerland from 849CHF From United Kingdom … [Read more...]
ANA to Boeing: Make those 787 Electronic Blinds Darker!
When I flew in ANA's 787 in February I made a few observations about the Electronic Blinds that are installed in the aircraft... ...And as we all know the 787’s have these Electrochromism-based “auto-dimming” window things. Here are a few examples of me playing with the windows. Wide open on the left, slightly dimmed on the right. Pretty much all … [Read more...]
Farewell Miles – Farewell Miles – ANA, Asiana and Thai with the new ANA 787 – Wrapping Up
Farewell Miles - A Mileage Burning Party with All Nippon Airlines, Thai Airways and Asiana Airlines in Business Class (with a BMI Leg) Featuring the ANA International 787-8. Oh BMI *shakes head* (The Introduction) The Off, Birmingham Airport, Birmingham Airport to Frankfurt with BMI for Lufthansa Hotel Savigny, Around Frankfurt Frankfurt Airport and Meeting … [Read more...]
Farewell Miles – ANA, Asiana and Thai with the new ANA 787 – ICN-LHR with Asiana Airlines
Farewell Miles - A Mileage Burning Party with All Nippon Airlines, Thai Airways and Asiana Airlines in Business Class (with a BMI Leg) Featuring the ANA International 787-8. Oh BMI *shakes head* (The Introduction) The Off, Birmingham Airport, Birmingham Airport to Frankfurt with BMI for Lufthansa Hotel Savigny, Around Frankfurt Frankfurt Airport and Meeting … [Read more...]
Farewell Miles – ANA, Asiana and Thai with the new ANA 787 – Jongmyo Shrine
Farewell Miles - A Mileage Burning Party with All Nippon Airlines, Thai Airways and Asiana Airlines in Business Class (with a BMI Leg) Featuring the ANA International 787-8. Oh BMI *shakes head* (The Introduction) The Off, Birmingham Airport, Birmingham Airport to Frankfurt with BMI for Lufthansa Hotel Savigny, Around Frankfurt Frankfurt Airport and Meeting … [Read more...]
