All Nippon Airways (ANA) recently unveiled and begun commercial flight operations for its 11th Pokémon-themed aircraft. The aircraft features an exclusive livery in which the Legendary Sky-High Pokémon Rayquaza appears on the entire fuselage to create a striking visual.
Pikachu-themed designs continue through the interior, including themed cabin crew aprons and other in-flight amenities.
The airline presented the passengers on-board the debut flight with mementos like Pikachu-adorned Kifuda (Japanese wooden tags), Pokémon stickers and special Pokémon-themed boarding certificates. ANA welcomed passengers with special boarding music to bring the world of Pokémon to life.
After completing the debut flight recently, Seido Terasawa, General manager, Thailand, ANA said: “We are both proud and honored to operate the debut flight of the Pikachu Jet NH from Tokyo (Haneda) to Bangkok. This partnership underscores ANA’s continued commitment to the Thai market as we seek to offer Thai passengers a unique experience of the highest quality. We look forward to welcoming passengers with limited edition Pokémon merchandise that will make their first flight a one-of-a-kind journey.”
The Pikachu-themed jet is scheduled to operate until October 28, 2023, covering various destinations around the world.
“With thrice daily flights from Bangkok to Tokyo, ANA aims to expand its network to meet the demand for travel to and from Japan. Together with our wonderful Thai cabin crew on board, we look forward to providing the best of Japanese hospitality in the air and exploring different parts of Japan with our passengers,” Seido San added.
