NEW TOKYO TO SYDNEY AIRLINE SERVICE TO LAUNCH

ANA

Destination NSW in partnership with Sydney Airport has secured the arrival of All Nippon Airways (ANA) to Sydney in December, with the airline offering daily direct Tokyo Haneda-Sydney services on its Dreamliner aircraft.

ANA will commence daily Tokyo Haneda-Sydney services on a 215-seat Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner on 11 December.

NSW Minister for Trade, Tourism and Major Events, Stuart Ayres welcomed the arrival of All Nippon Airways to Sydney which will see even more visitors from Japan travel to NSW.

“This is fantastic news for our great State. The NSW Government through its tourism and major events agency, Destination NSW, is pleased to have secured this service in partnership with Sydney Airport,” Minister Ayres said.

“In 2014, more than 140,000 Japanese visitors travelled to NSW, spending more than $300 million, and we are delighted that the arrival of All Nippon Airways to Sydney will provide another boost to arrivals from this important international visitor market.”

ANA is the largest airline in Japan, with a network of 72 international and 113 domestic routes, and is a member of the world’s largest global air network Star Alliance, providing convenient travel links for passengers throughout Asia.

Its 787-9 aircraft features technology to optimise cabin humidity and air pressure, and is equipped with the airline’s latest Business Class, Premium Economy and Economy Class amenities, providing passengers with a comfortable in-flight experience.

The flight will arrive in Sydney at 9.35am and depart from Sydney at 9.30pm, resulting in a convenient overnight travel service.