Vanilla AirVNL/ JW

Vanilla Air is a Japanese low-cost carrier founded in 2012 and headquartered in Tokyo, operating as a subsidiary of All Nippon Airways (ANA). The airline specializes in domestic and short-haul international flights throughout Japan and to nearby Asian destinations, with primary hubs at Tokyo's Narita and Haneda airports. Vanilla Air operates an all-economy cabin configuration focused on point-to-point routes, offering a stripped-down service model typical of budget carriers in the Asian market. The airline does not participate in a major global airline alliance but benefits from ANA's operational support and distribution network. In 2023, Vanilla Air merged with ANA's other low-cost subsidiary Peach Aviation to create a stronger budget carrier presence in the region, marking a significant consolidation of ANA's budget operations.