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TOKYO July 26, 2007 -
ANA and Singapore Airlines have filed for permission to increase their
present code-sharing relationship to cover destinations in Asia, North
America and Japan beyond the hub airports of Singapore Changi Airport and
Tokyo Narita Airport, from September 1 this year.
Five destinations in Japan, from the southernmost island
of Okinawa to Sapporo in the north, as well as Chicago and Washington DC
in the United States will be added to Singapore Airlines' network. Four
cities in India, in addition to Jakarta and Johannesburg will be added to
the ANA network.
The two Star Alliance members began code-sharing on
flights between Japan and Singapore in August 2004, at present covering 36
weekly flights operated by Singapore Airlines and 7 weekly flights
operated by ANA . The expanded agreement will further enhance customer
convenience, allowing them to fly to an increased number of destinations
using just one flight code for their entire journey - either NH for ANA
flights, or SQ for Singapore Airlines flights.
"We are delighted to work ever closer with our Star
Alliance partner, the world renowned Singapore Airlines, to bring more
choice to our customers," said ANA President & CEO, Mineo Yamamoto.
"The timing of the expanded agreement is particularly fitting for ANA as
it coincides with the start of our own flight to Mumbai, and allows us to
simultaneously offer flights to multiple cities in the fast expanding
Indian market."
"The expansion of the codeshare agreement demonstrates the
long-standing partnership between Singapore Airlines and ANA, our Star
Alliance partner," said Mr Chew Choon Seng, Singapore Airlines' Chief
Executive Officer. "We are confident that with our combined network,
customers of both Singapore Airlines and ANA will enjoy the benefits of
greater convenience and a wider range of travel options." |