SINGAPORE: From Sept 25, Singapore Airlines (SIA) and All Nippon Airways (ANA) will begin revenue-sharing flights between Singapore and Japan, according to a joint statement released by the two airlines on Thursday (Apr 17). Joint fare products for the flights will go on sale in May 2025. This will allow both airlines to offer a wider range of fare options and better coordinate their flight schedules between the two countries while improving connectivity between the carriers.
The two airlines also plan to offer more benefits for their frequent flyer members. Passengers under SIA’s KrisFlyer and ANA’s Mileage Club will be able to earn miles on more booking classes. The carriers also aim to align their corporate programmes for business travellers.
SIA and ANA, both part of the Star Alliance group, first proposed this joint venture in January 2020. They have significantly expanded their codeshare arrangement, offering customers more travel options between Japan and Singapore and beyond.
ANA passengers can now reach 25 destinations through SIA, up from the previous 12. Meanwhile, SIA customers can connect to 34 destinations via ANA, up from nine, including 30 domestic cities within Japan.
The airlines also plan to expand the joint venture to more key markets such as Australia, India, Indonesia, and Malaysia, subject to regulatory approvals.
According to The Business Times, the airlines have received approvals for routes between Singapore and Japan from antitrust regulators in both countries.
SIA CEO Mr Goh Choon Phong said, “The joint fare products, revenue sharing flights, and expanded codeshare arrangements are just the start. 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 travelling between Singapore and Japan and beyond.” /TISG
