Air Next
Defunct low-cost airline of Japan (2004–2010)
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Air Next was a low-cost airline based on the grounds of Fukuoka Airport in Hakata-ku, Fukuoka, Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan and a wholly owned subsidiary of All Nippon Airways (ANA).[1] It operated domestic services from its main base at Fukuoka Airport.[2] On October 1, 2010, Air Next, Air Central and Air Nippon Network were merged and rebranded as ANA Wings.
(merged with Air Central and Air Nippon Network to form ANA Wings)
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| Founded | August 20, 2004 | ||||||
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| Commenced operations | June 21, 2005 | ||||||
| Ceased operations | October 1, 2010 (merged with Air Central and Air Nippon Network to form ANA Wings) | ||||||
| Hubs | Fukuoka Airport | ||||||
| Alliance | Star Alliance (affiliate; 2004–2010) | ||||||
| Fleet size | 14 | ||||||
| Destinations | 5 | ||||||
| Parent company | All Nippon Airways | ||||||
| Headquarters | Fukuoka Airport Hakata-ku, Fukuoka, Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan | ||||||
| Key people | Motomu Iwatani (President) | ||||||
| Website | www | ||||||
History
The airline was established on August 20, 2004, and its first flight was on June 21, 2005, with a pair of Boeing 737-500 aircraft. Air Next received two more 737s by the end of 2006 and another three in 2007, bringing their fleet to a total of seven aircraft.
In February 2005 Air Next was headquartered in Minato, Tokyo.[3]
Air Next aircraft carried ANA livery with the name "Air Next" in small letters on the fuselage and a dolphin painted on each engine. Flights were operated with ANA/NH flight numbers, although Air Next had its own airline codes.
Destinations
Fleet
As of December 2009, the Air Next fleet included the following aircraft:[2][4]
| Aircraft | In Fleet | Passengers |
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| Boeing 737-500 | 14 | 126/133 |
