ANA launches direct flights between Perth and Tokyo from Sept 2019
By Brandon Loo, December 26 2018
ANA will launch direct daily flights between Perth and Tokyo from 1 September 2019, unlocking another premium Asian destination for Western Australian travellers.
The daily Boeing 787 service will also open up ANA's extensive domestic network throughout Japan as well as destinations further afield, including in Europe and the USA.
The Star Alliance member's 184-seat Boeing 787-8 will take on the 10-hour flight and sees business class passengers happily ensconced in one of 32 personal suites with an alternating 1-2-1 and 1-1-1 layout...
The unique 1-2-1 and 1-1-1 arrangement sees four 'throne seats' on the Boeing 787-8
... with each seat turning into a fully-flat bed.
The convenient overnight service of NH882 will depart Perth at 9:45pm to reach Tokyo's Narita airport 8:25am the following day. The southbound NH881 leg will be wheels-up from Tokyo at 11:10am, arriving into Perth at 8:15pm. Passengers will be able to stay connected via ANA's inflight WiFi, which is priced at US$6.95 (A$10) for 30 minutes, US$16.95 (A$24) for three hours and US$21.95 (A$30) for the entire flight. While travellers will be able to earn frequent flyer miles in ANA's Mileage Club scheme, the airline's Star Alliance membership also provides the ability to earn and redeem miles on ANA flights with fellow Star Alliance partners such as Singapore Airlines. This new route comes eight years after Qantas scrapped its Perth-Tokyo flights, which were flown by the ageing Boeing 767s; ironically, this is around the same time that ANA became the Boeing 787's launch customer. ANA's only other Australian route is Sydney-Tokyo, while Oneworld rivals Japan Airlines and Qantas both fly Sydney-Tokyo and Melbourne-Tokyo. Brandon is our Perth-based writer with a focus on frequent flyer points and travel guides. On his travels, he enjoys tucking into local delicacies, discovering new cocktails, and making aeroplane food look good on camera.
25 Oct 2017
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Missed opportunity Qantas.
Virgin Australia - Velocity Rewards
06 Sep 2012
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QF dominates Aus-Japan traffic so this should be welcomed to invite healthy competition.
26 Dec 2018
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Terrible news for couples traveling business. I was hoping for a 787-9 service but instead, they have decided on the smaller 787-8. The barrier between the business class seats on this aircraft does not allow communication between couples.
20 Nov 2015
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I expect ANA will upgrade to the larger 787-9 once the route proves itself.
20 Nov 2015
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This is great news, and a daily service right off the bat instead of the usual and more cautious 3-4 days per week. Well done ANA!
06 Feb 2014
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Some would argue the privacy is exactly what business travelers as want. And frankly on occasions couples too!
26 Dec 2018
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For couples that don't get ! 😀 Actually, I do quote a youtube reviewer called Denis. I think he might be from Perth. I watch good videos frequently. He also remarked how isolating the so-called couple seats are. I think he was traveling on the 787-9 from Sydney, and on this aircraft the 787-8, it's even more private. Like you said, good for business people who want privacy, but not so for couples. 😣
Virgin Australia - Velocity Rewards
02 Sep 2016
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Dennis Bunnik, he's from Adelaide, I love his videos too!
30 Jul 2015
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Qantas - Qantas Frequent Flyer
15 Aug 2017
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Most couples enjoy the “respite” don’t they of being superheated for a nice change.
Qantas - Qantas Frequent Flyer
15 Aug 2017
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Great news and welcome. Will steal a little from Cathay who traditionally have the Japan market from Perth.
Singapore Airlines - KrisFlyer
02 Dec 2016
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Hopefully Melbourne will be next.
25 Nov 2016
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Yes, MEL wants ANA direct to HND!
13 Sep 2016
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Wow, AusBT, when you said you'd be around to cover news even during the Christmas to New Year period, you guys meant it! This good news, interesting but sensible to see ANA sidestep Melbourne which is already serviced by Qantas and JAL, and open up Perth instead. Really smart!
Qantas - Qantas Frequent Flyer
18 Feb 2015
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Bob this was in the south west times months ago
Qantas - Qantas Frequent Flyer
04 Nov 2017
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Good on NH for taking the risk here by jumping straight to daily, assuming they've researched the O&D/PDEW for the PER-NRT route. Taking into consideration they have minimal to no connections on the PER end (NH does have third party interline agreements with QF and VA).
13 Sep 2016
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And what does "O&D/PDEW" mean in English?
Qantas - Qantas Frequent Flyer
04 Nov 2017
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O&D = Origin & Demand
07 Oct 2012
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I think you mean "Origin & Destination"
Qantas - Qantas Frequent Flyer
26 May 2014
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For my holiday trips in Y, SQ do day time in both directions using HND. ANA’s direct service would need to be sharply priced for me to change.
Qantas - Qantas Frequent Flyer
23 Sep 2017
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When in flat bed mode, how long are the beds on their 788’s?
26 Dec 2018
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There's a lot of legroom in ANA business. However, the width of the seats are only 19.7 inches, which is premium economy standard. Most business class seat widths are from 21-23 inches, with the exception of SQ, which are 34 I believe. Also, the seen to be 3 classes in business for this aircraft. Those so-called throne seats in the middle, have the most room, with side tables on each side, followed by the window seats with a side table, and the least attractive, the 'couple seats', that actually share 1 side table, with a very private divider that prevents any communication or contact whatsoever.
Qantas - Qantas Frequent Flyer
21 Jan 2014
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Just in time for the build up to the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, good timing to bed down a new service.
06 Jan 2015
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Awesome news, hopefully some very attractive sale fares available soon.
22 Dec 2017
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Narita is the pits but it’s better than nothing!
06 Feb 2014
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Why - it’s a great airport? It’s a bit far from downtown vs haneda but it’s a very good airport.
QFF
19 Sep 2013
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Not sure, but I believe that the WA govt has provided some form of "support" to make this happen.
13 Nov 2015
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Most welcome for the flyers in Perth. As well as for the badly aging airport, which needs more landing/takeoff fees for desperately needed airport renovations, especially the surface condition of PER's runways and taxiways which are on par with those in some third world countries! A disgrace, shameful.
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19 Feb 2014
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You're talking out of your rear. The runways have been resurfaced, new taxiways and aprons constructed, and the airport is arguably the best for passenger experience in Australia after a $1bn invested in terminal upgrades, so don't elude for one second that your claim, of these haven't been done, is putting off airlines. Keep your opinions on topic.
20 Dec 2011
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It's a shame that it wasn't JAL who ended up flying this route, as they have a much nicer 2-4-2 economy layout for their 787s. Still great news for Perth, though!
03 Dec 2018
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Agree, was hoping for JAL over ANA, but nevertheless. If priced right it will be a welcome relief.
Singapore Airlines - KrisFlyer
01 Apr 2018
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I can't believe there's only one cabin for economy, with the rest of the aircraft taken up by business and two rows of premium economy,
08 Nov 2018
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South bound will not give a lot of connection to other parts of Australia but it's a good direct sevice. ANA have their east cost flight but this is not a god back up option from Tokyo to the other airports.
02 Jan 2019
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Any idea when flights will go on sale and estimated price of fares?
24 Oct 2010
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Not at this stage.
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10 Jul 2018
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Good news for Perth. I could see QF and JAL monitoring the laods and profits to see whether it's worth joining in on the market
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