Carrier adds five weekly frequencies to North American routes while increasing Bangkok services as part of post-acquisition network strategy
ANA Group plans to strengthen its network by utilising All Nippon Airways-operated flights within Asia and Nippon Cargo Airlines (NCA)-operated flights on North America and Europe routes.
The decision follows ANA's decision to reorganise its cargo business to accelerate growth following the integration of NCA after its acquisition last year.
From 29 March, ANA will increase flight frequency for its freighter operations on the Narita (NRT)-Bangkok (BKK) route.
In addition, NCA freighters, in combination with flights operated by partner airlines, will add a combined total of five weekly round-trips across NRT-Chicago (ORD), Dallas (DFW), and Los Angeles (LAX) routes with the aim of further expanding the North American network.
"As Japan’s largest combination carrier, ANA Group will strengthen its Asia routes using ANA freighters and its network in North America and Europe through NCA freighters, in addition to cargo on ANA passenger flights, to reliably capture cargo flows between Asia and the North American / European markets," said ANA Group.
Boeing 767Fs will be deployed on Asia routes, while Boeing 777Fs and 747Fs will be primarily utilised for routes to North America and Europe.
ANA completed the takeover of NCA from NYK in August last year. The acquisition positioned the group as Japan's largest combination passenger and cargo carrier.
Following the acquisition, All Nippon Airways and NCA had been utilising combined cargo capacity. All Nippon Airways and NCA launched a codeshare agreement on cargo flights between Japan, Europe and North America in October last year.
ANA's reorganisation is due to be completed by FY2026 and NCA is expected to maintain its Air Operator Certificate (AOC).
