- Japanese airline All Nippon Airways operates two colorful Pokémon-themed jets.
- During my flight on the Pikachu Jet NH, I found themed music, cups, and crew uniforms.
- The special onboard touches and free souvenirs made it a unique and memorable flight.
Despite seeing record-breaking travel, many airlines are struggling to turn a profit right now.
But amid Boeing delivery delays and high operating costs, some airlines may just have a leg up because of fun collaborations and unique flights.
After all, why book a boring flight when you could have a fun one?
By partnering with Pokémon Air Adventures, major Japanese airline All Nippon Airways (ANA) offers themed flights only a few airlines have. Recently, I boarded one for my three-hour flight from Taipei to Tokyo.
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Since the planes fly throughout the airline’s network just like any other aircraft, there’s no price premium, and the fares are like those of any other flight. I paid around $500 to $700 for my round-trip ticket.
Here’s what my themed flying experience was like.