ANA, NCA to Launch Codeshare on Freighter Services Connecting Japan, Europe and North America
2025.10.24
ANA, NCA to Launch Codeshare on Freighter Services Connecting Japan, Europe and North America
- ANA and NCA will begin codeshare operations on cargo flights between Japan, Europe and North America on Sunday, October 26, 2025.
- ANA and NCA will continue to strengthen their partnership to enhance the ANA Group's cargo business and provide high-quality and competitive services that meet the cargo transport needs of all customers.
TOKYO, Oct. 24, 2025 - All Nippon Airways Co., Ltd. (head office: Minato-ku, Tokyo; President and CEO: Shinichi Inoue; hereinafter "ANA") and Nippon Cargo Airlines Co., Ltd. (head office: Narita, Chiba; President and CEO: Hiroyuki Homma; hereinafter "NCA") will begin codeshare operations on cargo flights between Japan, Europe and North America on Sunday, Oct. 26, 2025.
Under the agreement, ANA's code will appear on NCA's Boeing 747 freighter services from Narita to North American destinations--Chicago, New York, Dallas/Fort Worth and Los Angeles--as well as European destinations--Amsterdam, Milan and Frankfurt. NCA's code will be added to ANA's Boeing 777 freighter routes from Narita to Chicago and Los Angeles.
The collaboration will expand ANA Group's cargo network, increase transportation capacity and improve customer convenience by leveraging the strengths of both carrier's large freighter operations.
ANA Holdings acquired 100% of NCA's shares as of Aug. 1, 2025. The combined fleet now includes ANA's passenger flight network and its fleet of six Boeing 767 freighters and two Boeing 777 freighters, along with NCA's eight Boeing 747 freighters, enabling the group to handle large-scale cargo transportation globally.
Looking ahead, ANA and NCA will continue to strengthen their partnership to enhance the ANA Group's cargo business, delivering competitive, efficient and high-quality services that meet customer needs and support the group's long-term growth.
Flight Schedule
* The commencement of the codeshare is subject to approval by the relevant authorities.
【ANA flights】
【NCA flights】
*Note 1: The Chicago-New York route will operate as KZ159 (NH3559).
*Note 2: The Amsterdam-Milan route will operate as KZ049 (NH3549).
*Note 3: The Amsterdam-Frankfurt route will operate as KZ055 (NH3555).
*Note 4: Flight numbers and schedules are subject to change.
Contact: ANA Corporate Communications, TEL +81-3-6735-1111, publicrelations@ana.co.jp
NCA General Affairs, Public Relations, TEL +81-476-30-3946, ncapr@nca.aero
ANA, NCA to Launch Codeshare on Freighter Services Connecting Japan, Europe and North America.pdf
About ANA HOLDINGS
ANAHD was established in 2013 as the largest airline group holding company in Japan, comprising 71 companies. It offers three distinct airline brands: ANA, Peach, the leading LCC in Japan, and AirJapan, launched in 2024 for international routes covering Asia.
ANA's legacy of superior service has earned SKYTRAX's 5-Star rating every year since 2013, making it the only Japanese airline to win this prestigious designation for 12 consecutive years.
In 2025, ANA was honored with FlightGlobal's Executive Leadership: Asia-Pacific Award for its visionary leadership and strategic growth.
ANA is also a four-time recipient of the ATW Airline of the Year award, recognized for excellence in aviation.
ANAHD has been selected as a member of the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index list for eight consecutive years and the Dow Jones Sustainability Asia Pacific Index list for nine consecutive years.
For more information about ANA and ANA HD, please visit: https://www.ana.co.jp/group/en/