All Nippon Airways is a Japanese airline that offers flights to close to 50 destinations around the world. A large percentage of its traffic is out of Narita International Airport outside Tokyo and Kansai International Airport in Osaka, and it serves the needs of travelers within Japan as well as international travelers. Here are some of the facts and features that you should know about All Nippon Airways and what makes it such a popular airline.

In terms of on board meals, All Nippon Airways offers passengers a great idea of what kind of food they can usually find in Japan. They now offer the J-Menu: traditional Japanese meals as well as more Western foods. Your travel class and destination will determine what kinds of meals you get but no matter what you get well prepared and tasty meals.

First and Business Class travelers get to enjoy both traditional and modern meals that are prepared by world class chefs. Passengers are also able to buy wine, champagne, sake and shochu on board. If you have any special dietary needs, you need to let the airline know in advance and they will be more than happy to meet any requirements you have.

When you travel in the First Class of All Nippon Airways, even the longest flight offered feels like a luxury experience because you are given your own personal space and an extra comfortable seat that lies down and offers you space on which to nap if you wish to do so.

When you fly first class you also are given a set of digital noise canceling headphones that will help you absolutely immerse yourself in whatever it is that you are listening to without worrying about being distracted by things going on in the background. Even your experience while in the airport will be great because you’ll be granted access to the great and comfortable lounges that ANA has in lots of different airports. The ANA lounges offer passengers a lot of different things like wi-fi access, refreshments, showers and even massage services.

If you travel to Japan on a regular basis you might want to think about joining the ANA Mileage Club--a frequent flyer program that helps you earn miles in a bunch of different ways. Not only will you accumulate frequent flier miles through flying, you also earn miles by staying at hotels like the Holiday Inn, ANA Crowne Plaza, InterContinental and other partner hotels. Miles can also be earned by shopping with companies who have partnered with ANA. Since this airline is a member of the Star Alliance, you can also earn or redeem your flyer miles on any airline that’s also a member, which is quite a few. No matter where in the world you want to fly, you can earn more miles that you can use to go anywhere you want to go.

In conclusion, All Nippon Airways offers travelers to Japan and other Asian countries many options and provides award winning services to make your trip as comfortable as possible. Whether you need to go to Japan for business or pleasure, it’s worth looking in to what All Nippon Airlines has to offer.

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