TOKYO April 13, 2009 - The unions of four ANA subsidiary airlines have threatened to take 24 hour strike action commencing 00:00 hours on April 15 (Wed), to express dissatisfaction with the management stance in their spring round of talks. The unions in question are: Air Nippon Crew’s Association, composed of 473 pilots; Air Nippon Network Pilot Union, composed of 57 pilots; Air Next Crew’s Association, composed of 23 pilots and Air Central Pilots’ Union, composed of 52 pilots.

Air Nippon, Air Nippon Network, Air Next and　Air Central will continue urgent negotiations with the unions to avert a strike. However, should it go ahead 163 ANA* domestic flights will regrettably be subject to cancellation and/ or delay.

Passengers intending to take ANA domestic flights on April 15 are kindly requested check the status of their flights with the ANA Reservations Center (0120-029-222/ 0570-029-222), on ANA Skyweb (www.ana.co.jp/eng) or by contacting their nearest ANA branch.

ANA and its sister companies extend their sincere apologies for the inconvenience this will cause to customers and appreciate their understanding and patience.

*Air Nippon, Air Nippon Network, Air Next and Air Central operate flights under the ANA flight code.