Mileage Club, the loyalty program of Japan-based All Nippon Airways, offers excellent value when you redeem miles for economy class flights. ANA is a member of the Star Alliance, which means you can also use Mileage Club miles to book flights on Star Alliance partner airlines like United, as well as with some non-Star Alliance airline partners, like Virgin Atlantic.
You don’t have to fly to Japan to earn ANA Mileage Club miles. For instance, if you have an American Express card that pays Membership Rewards points, you can transfer them to ANA.
No matter whether you pay with miles or cash, you’ll find the lowest rates when you book your ANA seat in economy class. Here’s what you need to know before booking your ticket.
What to expect flying economy with ANA
This ANA economy review should help you know what to expect on your next flight.
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Baggage. Economy passengers are allowed up to two checked bags weighing no more than 50 pounds each. Checked bags can’t exceed a linear measurement (length plus width plus height) of 62 inches, including the wheels and handle. If you need to check additional bags, you can use ANA miles to pay the bag fees or you can pay cash. If you’re traveling with a child under 2 years old who doesn’t have their own seat, you can check one additional bag.
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Boarding. If you’re flying economy, expect to be in one of the last boarding groups. ANA international flights have boarding Groups 1 through 6, and you can find your group number on your boarding pass.
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Seats. If you’re flying ANA from the U.S. to Japan, you’ll probably be on a large aircraft like a 787. The legroom is decent — usually about 34 inches in pitch, which is the distance from the back of your seat to the back of the seat in front of you. Wi-Fi is available for a fee, but free in-flight entertainment (movies, music, TV, etc.) is available. Amenities for ANA economy passengers include a pillow and blanket.
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Upgraded economy tickets. ANA also offers a premium economy ticket in…