Elderly passengers (Japan Domestic Flights)

Assistance for elderly passengers

We will provide assistance to seniors in various situations for their safe and pleasant journey.

Frequently Asked Questions

How to make a reservation and other procedures

Preparations before Departure

Seats

Seats can be selected in advance on the ANA Website.

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From 3 days prior to (and including) your boarding date, passengers cannot choose seating until tickets have been purchased.
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We may not always able to honor your seat request because the number of seats are limited.Please note that your assigned seat may change due to change in aircraft or other reasons.

To passengers aged 65 and over

If there are vacant seats on the day, you can also use profitable "Senior Special".

Notes on Using the Service

At the Departure Airport

We provide all necessary help, including guiding you to the boarding gate at departure and guiding you to the person picking you up at arrival.
It is possible for people seeing you off to accompany you to the boarding gate. Please speak to a member of airport staff if you would like them to be able to do this.

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Due to security reasons, only 1 person is permitted to accompany the passenger to the boarding gate.

Wheelchair rentals

Wheelchairs are available at all airports. Reclining wheelchairs and narrow aisle wheelchairs to reach your seat on the airplane are available at some airports.

Electric carts (only in Haneda Airport Terminal 2)

(Available time) 8:00AM-7:00PM

Passengers who have difficulty walking to the boarding gate can use electric carts in the Departure Gate Area in Haneda Airport Terminal 2.
Please ask counter staff for the service on the boarding date.

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Electric carts are limited in quantity and subject to certain restrictions.

Pre-boarding Service

When boarding, we guide elderly passengers who require help before guiding other passengers.
If you wish to use this service, please contact ANA's boarding gate staff at your earliest convenience.

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This service may not be available due to flight status.

Inside the Cabin

Lending of cabin wheelchairs

Our aircrafts are equipped with a cabin wheelchair for your convenience on board.
Please do not hesitate to ask our cabin crew.

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Flights operated by Oriental Air Bridge are excluded.

Reliable service in the cabin

We will gladly assist you with stowing your luggage. Please feel free to ask our cabin crew.
Please do not hesitate to contact our cabin crew if you need further assistance.

At the arrival airport

We provide service in response to your requests such as guiding you to the person picking you up and guiding you to stops for public transport in the airport. Please feel free to ask our ground staff.

Other Services

Support Taxi

NIHON KOTSU Support Taxi

Customers using Haneda Airport: With Nihon Kotsu's Support Taxi service, elderly passengers will be collected by a highly experienced driver who will also accompany them inside the airport for greater peace of mind.

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This service is not available for Japan Air Commuter and Amakusa Airlines-operated flights, or flights departing from/arriving at Obihiro Airport, Kitakyushu Airport, Iki Airport, and Haneda Airport Terminal 1, including connecting flights.
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In addition to the pick-up charge, an airport escort charge will be payable.

Please visit the Nihon Kotsu homepage for further details and information on how to request the service. (Information is available in Japanese only.)

Notes on Using the Service

Note to passengers using a wheelchair

Since cabin storage space is limited, you will be asked to check your own wheelchair at the counter. If you use ANA's wheelchair service, we will assist you in moving to your seat. Please let us know if you would like to use your own wheelchair to/from the aircraft.
If you use an electric wheelchair, please let us know the size, weight and type of battery when you book your flight.Also, please check-in at least 60 minutes prior to your departure.

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There are certain limitations by law for checking in/carrying on electronically powered wheelchairs equipped with lithium ion batteries. Please review Spare Electric Wheelchair Batteries before your trip.

Note to passengers using walkers (e.g., rollators)

Walkers in excess of the carry-on baggage size restrictions cannot be taken on board. Please check in such walkers at the check-in counter. We also have "Handy Walk" rollators (walking aids) available to borrow for use inside the airport. Please let a member of staff know if you wish to use one. (Due to the limited quantity available, there may be occasions when we cannot provide you with a rollator.)

Contact

Reservation Inquiries for Domestic Flights

For passengers who require assistance

The ANA Group provides assistance to passengers with physical difficulties such as sickness, injury, or disability, as well as passengers requiring other assistance (Pregnant, elderly, traveling with infants or small children, children traveling without an accompanying adult, traveling with pets) so that they can enjoy a safe and comfortable flight.

SPECIAL ASSISTANCE

Counter for passengers who need special assistance at Airports

Haneda Airport 2F

New Chitose Airport 2F

Chubu International Airport 3F

Itami Airport 1F

Fukuoka Airport 1F

Naha Airport 3F

Carrying your Individual Number Card as health insurance certificate when traveling

From December 2, 2024, health insurance card functions will be transferred to your Individual Number Card.
Carry your Individual Number Card with you when traveling within Japan and be prepared in case of an emergency at your destination.

Check your Individual Number Card as health insurance certificate