24 January, 2007 All Nippon Airways Co.,Ltd. Start of Collecting Advance Passenger information (API) for Passengers Entering into Japan Please be informed that the Japanese Government introduces new legislation as part of measures for the prevention of terrorism and requires carriers to report passenger's information (passport information) before arriving into Japan on/after February 1st, 2007.   1. Starting Date February 1st, 2007   2. Applicable Flights All flights arriving in Japan from the outside Japan   3. Applicable Passengers All passengers boarding on the applicable flights   4. Passenger's Information to Be Provided to ANA Passenger Name, Nationality, Date of Birth, Gender, Passport Number, Passport Expiration Date   5. How to Collect Passenger's Information (Passport Information) (1) Passengers arriving in Japan from the outside Japan Passenger's passport information will be collected at the time of check-in for the flight departing to Japan. It is not required to collect passport information at the time of reservation. However, for passengers departing from the following airports, you are asked to provide it at the time of reservation or purchase your ticket due to airport facility and system conditions.   - Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) - Tianjin (TSN) - Shenyang (SHE) - Dalian (DLC) - Xiamen (XMN) - Qingdao (TAO) - Guangzhou (CAN) - Hangzhou (HGH) - Beijing (PEK)     (2) Passengers whose itinerary is departing from and arriving in Japan Passenger's passport information will be collected at the time of check-in for the flight departing from Japan. It is not required to collect passport information at the time of reservation.   Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.