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All Nippon Airways (ANA) vs Japan Airlines

A side-by-side comparison of pilot careers at All Nippon Airways (ANA) (NH) and Japan Airlines (JL) — covering salary, fleet, requirements, and more.

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Head-to-Head Comparison

All Nippon Airways (ANA)
Japan Airlines
Country
Japan
Japan
Airline Type
Major Airline
Major Airline
IATA Code
NH
JL
Regulatory Authority
FAA
FAA
First Officer Salary
¥7,000,000 - ¥12,000,000
¥7,000,000 - ¥12,000,000
Captain Salary
¥15,000,000 - ¥25,000,000
¥15,000,000 - ¥25,000,000
Fleet
Boeing 737/767/777/787, Airbus A320/321/380
Boeing 737/767/777/787, Airbus A350

Requirements Comparison

All Nippon Airways (ANA)

  • JCAB ATPL or ICAO equivalent
  • Class 1 medical
  • Japanese language proficiency

Japan Airlines

  • JCAB ATPL or ICAO equivalent
  • Class 1 medical
  • Japanese language required for domestic operations

Pros & Cons

All Nippon Airways (ANA)

Pros

  • +Modern fleet with 787 Dreamliner
  • +Simplified fleet — fewer type ratings needed

Cons

  • –Local language proficiency preferred

Japan Airlines

Pros

  • +Modern fleet with 787 Dreamliner
  • +Simplified fleet — fewer type ratings needed

Cons

  • –Local language proficiency preferred

About Each Airline

All Nippon Airways (ANA)

Japan's largest airline by revenue and fleet size, ANA is a Star Alliance member with growing international operations.

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Japan Airlines

Japan's prestigious flag carrier is known for exceptional service standards and modern fleet operations.

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