ANA and TAP to Start Frequent Flyer Tie-up

TOKYO February 25, 2005 – ANA and TAP Portugal will tie up their Frequent Flyer Programmes (FFP) from March 14th, in preparation for TAP’s forthcoming membership of Star Alliance later this year. March 14th also marks the 60th anniversary of Portugal’s premier airline.
From that day, members of ANA Mileage Club (AMC) and TAP FFP will be eligible to accrue and redeem mileage on the networks of both airlines, giving them greater choice and freedom in how they use one of the most popular airline benefits.
For AMC members this means they can accrue and redeem award tickets on any flight on the extensive TAP Portugal network, reaching across 25 countries globally and in particular to South America.
TAP FFP members can also make the most of travel on ANA to 22 international destinations or to 49 cities in Japan, taking advantage of special offers during the Star Alliance Visit Japan Campaign to thoroughly acquaint themselves with the Land of the Rising Sun, all the while accruing mileage. Japan will also host the 2005 World Expo in Aichi, close to Nagoya, between the months of March and September, giving another reason for visitors to come in 2005.
 
About TAP Portugal
TAP Portugal is the leading Portuguese airline, and will celebrate its 60th anniversary on March 14, 2005. Its Lisbon hub is a key European gateway at the crossroads of the African, North & South American continents, where it stands out as the leading European carrier operating to Brazil.

TAP' s current network comprises 42 destinations in 25 different countries worldwide, with an even greater range of destinations served by code-share operations with partner airlines. The company operates an average of 160 - 180 daily flights and on a modern fleet of 40 Airbus aircraft. TAP will become a full member of the Star Alliance in the first quarter of this year.
 
About ANA
Serving customers in the greatest tradition of Japanese hospitality with a twist of the modern, ANA has been in operation for over 50 years. It flies almost 50 million passengers annually to 22 destinations worldwide and 49 cities within the Japanese archipelago. Its fleet of 180 aircraft will be complemented by the 787 in 2008, of which ANA is the launch customer. Its network extends across Europe, the USA, Asia and the Pacific Islands of Hawaii and Guam. ANA joined the world’s foremost airline family, Star Alliance, in October 1999, bringing access to 772 airports in 133 countries, as well as benefits such as mileage recognition and lounge access.
 
Contact: Rob Henderson, Public Relations: r.henderson@ana.co.jp