Archive · 21 Aug 2026
ANA Extends Narita-Chennai Flight Suspension Through March 2027
ANA is a Japanese airline that flies between countries.
It has stopped its direct flights between Narita and Chennai.
The airline originally planned the stoppage until October 24, 2026.
It has now extended the suspension until March 27, 2027.
ANA announced this as part of its updated flight plan.
Some travel-industry sources think fewer passengers may be one reason.
A Chennai resident in Japan said she must travel through Singapore or Hong Kong instead.
She hopes ANA brings the direct flight back.
All Nippon Airways will keep Narita-Chennai flights NH825 and NH826 suspended through March 27, 2027.
The suspension was initially announced for March 29 to October 24, 2026.
ANA disclosed the extension while releasing its revised FY2026 second-half flight schedule.
Air-travel industry sources suggested lower occupancy may have contributed to the suspension.
A Chennai resident in Japan said she currently connects through Singapore or Hong Kong and hopes direct service returns.
- Who
- All Nippon Airways (ANA), Japan’s largest airline, and passengers using the Narita-Chennai route.
- What
- ANA extended the suspension of flights NH825 and NH826 between Narita and Chennai until March 27, 2027.
- When
- The extension was announced on August 21, 2026; the suspension now runs through March 27, 2027.
- Where
- The affected route connects Narita and Chennai; some passengers are traveling through Singapore or Hong Kong instead.
- Why
- ANA did not state a reason in the release; air-travel industry sources suggested lower occupancy could be a factor.
- Airline
- All Nippon Airways (ANA)
- Affected flights
- NH825 and NH826
- Route
- Narita-Chennai
- Suspension end date
- March 27, 2027
- Original suspension period
- March 29 to October 24, 2026
- Announcement date
- August 21, 2026
- Possible factor
- Air-travel industry sources cited lower occupancy, but ANA did not give a reason in its release.