ANA to Establish Service On Tokyo-Ho Chi Minh City and Code-share with Vietnam Airlines

~ Connecting the business centers of Japan and Vietnam ~

All Nippon Airways (ANA), today filed an application to the Japanese Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport for the commencement of service between Tokyo and Ho Chi Minh City and the establishment of code-share operations with Vietnam Airlines on March 27.

Traffic between Japan and Vietnam continues to clock year-on-year increases, with the number of travelers topping 100,000 in fiscal year 2000.

Kichisaburo Nomura, ANA president and chief executive officer, said: “The economic vitality of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam in recent years has only magnified its importance to Japan as a business partner and ANA looks to play a significant role in strengthening ties between the two nations.”

The aircraft dedicated to the route will be a state-of-the-art 777-200ER, configured in three classes of service with 12 first-class seats, 63 business-class (Club ANA) seats and 159 seats in economy class.

Moreover, ANA is pleased to be building upon a successful relationship with Vietnam Airlines that goes back to March 1998 when connection service “Tokyo-Hong Kong-Hanoi” (ANA “Tokyo-Hong Kong,” Vietnam Airlines “Hong Kong-Hanoi”) was set up allowing for improved service. With the establishment of code-share operations that spirit of cooperation is further strengthened.

In keeping with the company’s corporate philosophy called “First Choice,” ANA endeavors to provide customers worldwide enjoyment in air transport service.

A summary of the service may be found below.

Tokyo (Narita) – Ho Chi Minh City

Start Date for Operations: Tuesday, March 27, 2001
Operating Carrier: ANA
Aircraft Type: Boeing 777-200ER
Aircraft Configuration: Total: 234 seats; First Class: 12 seats;
Business Class:63 Seats; Economy Class: 159 seats
Frequency of Operations: Two flights weekly
Flight Days: Tuesday, Friday


Flight Schedule (all times local; +1 represents the following day)