How to Book Travel on Air Next

Air Next began operating in Japan in 2005. It is a subsidiary airline operating under the auspices of ANA, or All Nippon Airways. Air Next only operates within the national boundaries of Japan on the southern islands and serves as a low-cost way to travel.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Things You’ll Need:

• Phone
• Computer with Internet access

Book Your Tickets on Air Next

1. Book your Air Next tickets by calling ANA at 011 ([phone] or using the ANA Web site (see Resources below).
2. Enter your city of origin and destination, as well as your travel dates and preferred times. Once you zero in on a specific flight, you can choose a seat number, and you can upgrade your chosen seat up to 1 hour before the flight.
3. Book your ticket with a credit card online, or enjoy the option of paying for your ticket at the airport counter or at an airport vending machine. You can pay for your tickets up to 20 minutes before departure.

Explore Possible Destinations for Flights on Air Next

4. Take a flight to Okinawa Naha and see the rebuilt Shuri Castle. This Castle was the palace of the Ryukyu Kingdom of the last century. Nearly demolished by American forces during World War II, it is now completely rebuilt.
5. Visit the Momochi Seaside Park, a water sports center, while you are in Fukuoka City. You can also visit the Fukuoka Tower, which has 2 observation levels that give you a magnificent view of the shore from 116 meters up.

Choose Your City of Departure

6. Select which city you want to depart from. Currently, Air Next travels to 5 cities in Japan, including Fukuoka, Komatsu, Okinawa Naha, Miyako and Ishigaki.
7. Travel easily from Fukuoka, which is the hub for Air Next, to one of the other 4 cities.
8. Take a flight to Ishigaki from Fukuoka, as long as you don't mind making a connection through Okinawa.

Be Aware of Air Next Travel Policies

9. Take aboard a carry-on bag which weighs less than 15 kg.
10. Check with the ANA Web site to find out the size limitations on your luggage. Large items like golf clubs or certain musical instruments may not be permitted.
11. Find great travel information about places to see and restaurants to try on the ANA Web site.

Tips & Warnings

• When you book over the Internet, you don't have to worry about losing or misplacing a paper ticket.
• Be sure to book your ticket more than 45 days in advance for the best savings.

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