TOKYO March 17, 2008 - The unions of four ANA subsidiary airlines have threatened to take 24 hour strike action commencing 00:00 hours on March 19 (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 448 pilots; Air Nippon Network Pilot Union, composed of 60 pilots; Air Next Crew’s Association, composed of 30 pilots and Air Central Pilots’ Union, composed of 48 pilots.

Air Nippon, Air Nippon Network, Air Next and　Air Central will continue urgent negotiations with the unions to avoid a strike. If strike action is taken, 169 ANA* domestic flights will regrettably be subject to cancellation and/ or delay.

Passengers intending to take ANA domestic flights on March 19 are kindly requested check the status of their flights with the ANA Reservations Center (0120-029-222), on ANA Skyweb (www.ana.co.jp) or by contacting any 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 flights are operated under the ANA flight code.