British paper: Vietnam, an attractive market for Japan’s ANA airline
Vietnam could be an attractive market for Japan’s All Nippon Airways (ANA) as the Japanese airline has been pursuing a plan to expand its international operations since 2010.
London (VNA) – Vietnam could be an attractive market for Japan’s All Nippon Airways (ANA) as the Japa💜nese airline has been pursuing a plan to expand its international operations since 2010, the UK-based Financial Times said in recent article.
Furthermore, like many other Japanese companies, ANA Holdings is making its way into Vietnam as it seeks to reduce its exposure to China, according to the article.
Japan’s biggest airline group by revenue has inked a memorandum of understanding with Vietnam Airlines, the national flag carrier of Vietnam, to purchase an 8.8 percent stake for 2,431 billion VND, or 108 million USD, it said.
According to the article, the deal enables the two carriers to code-share on certain routes between Vietnam and Tokyo. This means both airlines can expand their networks by selling tickets on some of each other’s flights.
The two carriers also agreed to combine their operations in aircraft maintenance, catering, check-in, and ground handling at airports in order to reduce costs.
Additionally, ANA will have the right to elect a representative to the board of Vietnam Airlines.
As part of its expansion plan, ANA has signed a deal to buy three Airbus A380 aircrafts, the world’s largest passenger jet.
ANA raised 170 billion JPY, or 1.4 billion USD, in an equity issued in 2012 while Vietnam Airlines launched an Initial Public Offering (IPO) in November 2014.
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An aircraft of Vietnam Airlines (Photo: VNA)
