Airlines ANA reveals A380 configuration

In spring 2019, ANA will take delivery of its first Airbus A380 as the first Japanese operator of the Superjumbo. Altogether, the carrier expects to receive three A380s.

At first, ANA will deploy the aircraft on the Tokyo – Honolulu route. Hawaii is said to be a very popular holiday and honeymoon destination for Japanese visitors. According to ANA, the airline has designed the aircraft to meet the customers´ requirements on the route. Therefore, a cabin was developed to fulfil the unique needs on the route.

Firstly, all three aircraft will wear a different special livery. In March 2017, the carrier announced a special “Flying Honu” livery, which represents the Hawaiian blue skies. Now, the carrier has announced, that the other two A380s will receive special liveries as well. The green version is inspired by the clear waters of the Hawaiian ocean, while the orange livery is an homage to the beautiful Hawaiian sunset. The names of the aircraft are Lani, Kai and Ka La.

ANA´s A380s will be configurated in a four-class version. Eight passengers can be seated in First Class, 56 passengers in Business Class and 73 in premium-economy. In economy class, 383 passengers can be accommodated, which brings the overall capacity to 520 passengers.

The economy configuration includes 60 coach seats. ANA is the first airline in Japan to introduce the couch seat concept. Each couch consists of three or four seats and passengers will be able to lie down by simply folding up the leg rests. Furthermore, a mattress will be provided by the cabin crew. There is also a multi-purpose room, where mothers will be able to care about their babies.

While the economy class will be located on the main deck, First Class, Business Class and Premium Economy will be placed on the upper-deck of the aircraft. All classes will have access to bar counters.

Regarding the cabin interior, ANA has decided to develop an interior, which is designed in order for the passengers to feel the spirit of Hawaii. All colours represent and illustrate the island´s various sides.

All Nippon Airways (ANA) is the largest airline in Japan. Its fleet includes 219 aircraft, including the Airbus A320(neo), A321(neo), Boeing 737 Next Gen., and the long-haul aircraft such as Boeing B767, B777 and B787. ANA deploys Boeing 767s and Boeing 777-200s on domestic routes. Currently, the carrier operates to 97 destinations in 22 countries.