due to a delay in the development of its new Premium Economy seats by Koito Industries, Ltd. (Head office: Yokohama).

In addition, ANA regrets to announce that the launch of its new brand "Inspiration of Japan" and new services on routes to North America and Europe will also be delayed.

ANA wishes to extend its sincere apologies to customers of its international network who may in any way be inconvenienced by this change.

New date for the launch of new aircraft (Narita-New York route) and new service brand "Inspiration of Japan" Monday, April 19, 2010 (planned)

*the new aircraft will operate every other day through May 9, and daily from May 10, 2010 (planned)

2.  Change in aircraft seating configuration
 Interim replacement of originally planned Premium Economy seats with standard Economy Class seating:

Boeing 777-300ER        First Class: 8 seats       Business Class: 68 seats

Premium Economy: 24⇒0 seats

Economy Class: 112⇒139 seats

Total: 212⇒215 seats

3. Reason for change
 Delay in the development of Premium Economy Class seats by Koito Industries

4. Response going forward
ANA plans to roll out aircraft with originally planned Premium Economy Class services upon their delivery, approximately August, 2010 (planned).

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