Travel Game Changer: Singapore Airlines and ANA’s Mega JV to Redefine Air Travel in Key Asian Markets

Singapore Airlines (SIA) and All Nippon Airways (ANA) are set to greatly expand their strategic alliance, looking to extend their joint venture (JV) from Singapore-Japan routes to key Asia-Pacific markets like Australia, India, Indonesia, and Malaysia. The move, subject to final regulatory clearances, represents a milestone in further consolidation among two of Asia's top Star Alliance airlines.

 

JV Expansion Scope: The upgraded JV will extend to non-stop services between Japan and five key markets—Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, India, and Australia—and between Singapore and these nations. Domestic ANA flights that are connected to international JV routes will also be part of it, providing travelers with seamless connections throughout the region.

 

Customer Benefits: Travelers can look forward to higher frequencies of flights, more favorable schedules, and greater access to a broader network, as well as combined fare products, combined frequent flyer programs, and rationalized services like combined check-in, baggage, and lounge usage.

 

Regulatory Progress: The tie-up has recently been given conditional approval in Singapore's competition watchdog, with Japan's MLIT previously giving its go-ahead. The carriers are now pursuing approvals from other markets involved.

 

Exclusions: The JV will not cover ANA's low-cost Peach or AirJapan services, or SIA's low-cost carrier Scoot.

 

Strategic Impact: This expansion will increase hub traffic in Singapore and Tokyo, reinforcing their position as major aviation hubs and the competitive advantage of both carriers in the rapidly growing Asia-Pacific region.

 

Source: ch-aviation, FlightGlobal, Japan Aviation Hub, Aviation Week