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All Nippon Airways (ANA) will introduce its officially licensed Chiikawa Jet (ちいかわジェット) into scheduled domestic service starting Monday, October 19, 2026. The special livery features a single Boeing 767-300ER aircraft (registration JA609A), with its inaugural commercial operation scheduled on the Tokyo Haneda–Nagasaki route. ANA Official Theme Page

All Nippon Airways Boeing 767-300ER JA609A aircraft at Tokyo Haneda Airport
All Nippon Airways Boeing 767-300ER (JA609A) at Tokyo Haneda Airport. This specific airframe has been selected for the Chiikawa Jet livery. Photo: Masahiro Takagi / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 2.0 (cropped)

Maiden Flight Schedule and Timings

The inaugural commercial service of the Chiikawa Jet will operate as a round-trip rotation between Tokyo Haneda and Nagasaki on the morning of October 19, 2026.

Route Flight Local Departure Local Arrival Aircraft Details
Tokyo Haneda (HND) → Nagasaki (NGS) ANA661 08:15 10:10 B767-300ER (JA609A) Maiden commercial flight
Nagasaki (NGS) → Tokyo Haneda (HND) ANA664 11:00 12:45 B767-300ER (JA609A) Return service

All timings reflect Japan Standard Time (UTC+9). Flight ANA661 departs Haneda at 08:15 and arrives at Nagasaki Airport at 10:10. Return flight ANA664 departs Nagasaki at 11:00 and touches down in Tokyo at 12:45.

ANA Chiikawa Jet livery exterior design concept illustration
Chiikawa Jet exterior livery concept. Eight illustrated characters, including Chiikawa, Hachiware, and Usagi, appear alongside seasonal Japanese nature motifs on both sides of the fuselage. Captured October 12, 2026 · ANA

Domestic Route Network and Fleet Rotation

Following its initial Haneda–Nagasaki round trip on October 19, the Chiikawa Jet will not remain on a fixed route. Instead, it will circulate across ANA’s broader Boeing 767 domestic network.

  1. Late Summer Schedule (October 19 – October 24, 2026):
    • From Tokyo Haneda: Sapporo (New Chitose), Osaka Itami, Matsuyama, Hiroshima, Fukuoka, Nagasaki, and Okinawa (Naha).
    • From Osaka Itami: Sapporo (New Chitose).
    • From Nagoya Chubu: Sapporo (New Chitose) and Okinawa (Naha).
  2. Winter Schedule Expansion (From October 25, 2026):
    • From Tokyo Haneda: Service expands to up to 15 regional airports, including Hakodate, Yonago, Kumamoto, Miyazaki, Ube, Kochi, Kagoshima, and Ishigaki.
    • Inter-regional routes: Deployment may also encompass Itami–Sapporo/Naha, Nagoya–Sapporo/Naha, and Fukuoka–Sapporo.

According to ANA’s operational notice, daily route assignments depend on fleet maintenance and dispatch schedules and are finalized on the morning of operation. Passengers seeking to fly aboard the Chiikawa Jet should monitor live aircraft tracking platforms (such as Flightradar24) using registration JA609A on their day of travel.

ANA Chiikawa Jet maiden flight information and domestic network announcement
Inaugural flight schedule and domestic rotation network announcement on ANA's official theme page, captured October 12, 2026 · ANA

Inflight Amenities and Passenger Guidelines

Passengers boarding the Chiikawa Jet will experience themed cabin appointments and dedicated beverage service.

  • Themed Headrest Covers: All Economy Class seats feature custom headrest covers depicting the characters. ANA explicitly notes that headrest covers cannot be taken home as souvenirs.
  • Original Paper Cup Service: Complimentary inflight beverage service will be served in limited-edition paper cups featuring Chiikawa, Hachiware, and Usagi.
  • Flight Logbook and Signature Policy: To maintain operational punctuality and aviation safety standards, cabin attendants will decline passenger requests for autograph signatures or flight logbook entries.
  • Inflight Goods and Promotional Campaigns: An ANA Mileage Club (AMC) app campaign starts October 19 with a lottery offering 500 winners commemorative acrylic character stands. Limited-edition merchandise featuring characters in ANA pilot and cabin crew uniforms will roll out progressively.
Chiikawa Jet custom headrest cover design
Custom headrest cover (removal strictly prohibited). Captured October 12, 2026 · ANA
Chiikawa Jet limited beverage service paper cup design
Limited paper cup design. Captured October 12, 2026 · ANA

Pre-Booking Checklist

Checklist Item Key Information
Launch Date Monday, October 19, 2026
Dedicated Aircraft 1 Boeing 767-300ER (Registration: JA609A)
Inaugural Flights Oct 19: ANA661 (Haneda 08:15 dep → Nagasaki 10:10 arr), ANA664 (Nagasaki 11:00 dep → Haneda 12:45 arr)
Route Allocation No fixed route after launch day; operates on rotational assignment across B767 domestic routes
Seat Selection Bookings follow standard ANA domestic seat maps; operational aircraft swaps may occur without prior notice
Star Alliance Mileage Eligible for Star Alliance partner accrual and award bookings (subject to fare class eligibility)
Onboard Etiquette Removal of headrest covers is prohibited; crew logbook signatures will not be accepted

International travelers connecting through Tokyo Haneda to regional Japanese destinations such as Sapporo, Fukuoka, or Okinawa can check whether their scheduled flight operates with a Boeing 767-300 to determine potential eligibility for the themed aircraft.

Official Sources and Verification Date

Verification Date: October 12, 2026. This article was compiled from All Nippon Airways (ANA) official theme releases updated October 6, 2026, and primary corporate disclosures. Daily flight rosters remain subject to operational adjustments by the carrier.

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