Singapore Airlines (SIA) and All Nippon Airways (ANA) will launch revenue-sharing flights between Singapore and Japan starting September 2025, giving Singaporean travellers unprecedented access to rural Japanese destinations.
The joint venture, announced on 17 April 2025, will expand travel options to include 30 domestic destinations within Japan, including less-visited areas like Akita, Aomori, and Komatsu.
Sales for joint fare products will begin in May 2025, allowing customers to book flights with either airline at identical prices for routes between Singapore and Japan.
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Expanded Network and Enhanced Connectivity
The partnership significantly increases network coverage for both carriers. ANA customers will gain access to 25 destinations across SIA’s network, up from the previous 12.
SIA passengers will benefit from connections to 34 destinations throughout ANA’s network, compared to just nine previously.
“This strategic partnership brings together two of Asia’s pre-eminent carriers,” said SIA CEO Goh Choon Phong.
“With our extensive network coverage and industry-leading products and services, we can leverage our combined strengths to significantly enhance our offerings to customers.”
The collaboration extends beyond simple code-sharing. Both airlines will coordinate flight schedules between Singapore and Japan to provide seamless connectivity for travellers.
Benefits Beyond Basic Travel
The joint venture promises several customer advantages beyond expanded route options.
Frequent flyer members of ANA Mileage Club and KrisFlyer will receive enhanced reciprocal benefits, including the ability to earn miles on more booking classes.
Both airlines are also working to align their corporate programmes to improve offerings for business travellers.
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ANA CEO Shinichi Inoue described the joint venture as “more than a strategic alliance”, stating it “embodies ANA’s vision to usher in a new era of customer experience that redefines expectations”.
Future Expansion Plans
Subject to regulatory approvals, the airlines intend to extend their joint venture beyond Singapore and Japan to include Australia, India, Indonesia, and Malaysia.
This expansion follows conditional approval granted by the Competition and Consumer Commission of Singapore (CCCS) in March 2025.
To address competition concerns, particularly on the Singapore-Tokyo route, the airlines have committed to maintaining specific seat capacity levels and submitting detailed business plans.
The partnership builds on a commercial joint venture agreement signed in January 2020 and represents a strategic move to strengthen their competitive position in the Asian market as low-cost airlines increase their presence.
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“The joint fare products, revenue sharing flights, and expanded codeshare arrangements are just the start,” added Goh.
“As we align our frequent flyer and corporate travel programmes and add more markets to our commercial joint venture agreement, we can offer even greater value, better connectivity, and an exceptional experience for customers.”
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