ANA statement on signing of Japan-U.S. open skies Memorandum of Understanding

"ANA welcomes the Open Skies agreement signed between Japan and the United States and is deeply appreciative of the hard work and ongoing commitment of all the individuals who have played a part in reaching today's historic signing.

The Open Skies agreement will transform the marketplace and ANA is confident that our planned joint venture with United and Continental will ensure stable long-term growth by providing our valuable customers more travel options and enhanced services."