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Joe Breitfeller
Jan 162 min read

AirJapan Introduces Inflight Meals and Products for Purchase Highlighting Japanese Culture

With a focus on showcasing the culture of regional areas of Japan, AirJapan has introduced a range of 56 offerings including set menus, light meals, sweets and beverages, as well as a collection of 19 inflight products for sale onboard.


AirJapan Boeing 787 Dreamliner Rendering - Courtesy AirJapan

On Monday (January 15, 2024), AirJapan, ANA’s new medium-haul international carrier, announced the launch of a new range of onboard meals and products available for purchase on the day of flight.  The new food options include 56 offerings including set menus, light meals, sweets and beverages, with a focus on the culture of the regional areas of Japan, as well as 19 products that can be uses onboard and every day, along with specialty items that reflect the richness of Japanese culture. 


Based on the goal of immersing customers in Japanese culture onboard, the meals include curry rice and other set menus, light meals such as ochazuke (dashi broth over rice) and ramen, snacks, sweets and beverages.  Additionally, AirJapan is working to reduce food loss by using packaged and freeze-dried foods produced with Japan’s high-tech food processing technology.  With input from cabin crew, AirJapan also created products including blankets, earphones and other items that can be used during travel and in everyday life.  The carrier selected original products that embody AirJapan's brand concept, with the focus on showcasing Japanese culture, regional specialties, and other carefully crafted items. 


AirJapan's New Food and Product Offerings Available for Purchase Onboard - Courtesy AirJapan


Founded in 1952, ANA has grown to become the largest airline in Japan.  The carrier has been a Star Alliance partner since 1999 and currently has joint partnerships with United Airlines, Lufthansa, SWISS and Austrian Airlines.  Established in 2013, ANA HOLDINGS Inc. (ANA HD) is comprised of 69 companies, including ANA and Peach Aviation, the leading LCC in Japan.  The ANA Group has approximately 43,000 employees and operates a fleet of over 200 aircraft.  Additionally, the carrier was the launch customer and is the largest operator of the Boeing 787 Dreamliner Family aircraft, and is the only Airbus A380 operator in Japan.


 

Source: All Nippon Airways/AirJapan   

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