Peach Aviation

Peach Aviation, founded in 2011 and headquartered in Izumisano, Osaka, Japan, is the largest low-cost carrier in Japan. The airline operates its primary base at Kansai International Airport in Osaka, with additional bases at Narita International Airport and Sendai Airport. Peach is a wholly-owned subsidiary of ANA Holdings, the parent company of All Nippon Airways. Peach's fleet consists exclusively of Airbus A320 and A320neo aircraft, configured with 180 to 188 seats in a single economy class. The airline generates ancillary revenue from charges for checked bags, seat selection, meals, and other optional services. Peach offers three fare types: Simple Peach, Value Peach, and Prime Peach, with increasing levels of included services. The airline serves domestic Japanese routes alongside international services to South Korea, Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Southeast Asian destinations. Peach does not belong to any global airline alliance but benefits from its connection to the ANA network. The Peach Point loyalty program offers points-based earning and redemption. Peach Aviation was instrumental in introducing the low-cost carrier concept to Japan, where air travel had traditionally been dominated by full-service carriers with correspondingly higher fares. The airline absorbed Vanilla Air, another ANA-affiliated low-cost carrier, in 2019, consolidating ANA Holdings' budget carrier operations under the Peach brand. The airline's distinctive magenta branding and approachable service style have made it popular with both domestic and international budget travelers.