ANA All Nippon Airways vs British Airways —…

Policy comparison

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Policy	ANA All Nippon Airways	British Airways
Cabin baggage	Included	Included
Checked baggage	2×23 kg international economy	Not on Basic; 1×23 kg on standard long-haul
In-flight Wi-Fi	Partial (messaging/select routes)	Paid
Economy seat pitch	34"	30–31"
Loyalty programme	ANA Mileage Club	Executive Club (Avios)
Lounge access	ANA lounges; Star Alliance Gold	Galleries / Concorde Room for Club World/First and BA Gold
Changes & refunds	Flex allows changes; Value fares charge fee	Basic non-refundable; standard fares change fee + difference

Individual profiles

Editorial profiles

Japan · NH/ANA · #1 in this comparison

ANA All Nippon Airways

Inspiration of Japan

#5 Global 5-Star

8.8 / 10

Quick Answer

ANA All Nippon Airways scores 8.8/10 on FlightLogic (safety 9.9/10), ranking #5 globally. in-flight Wi-Fi is paid or partial on most long-haul routes. Special meals require pre-order on long-haul.

Is ANA All Nippon Airways a good airline?

ANA All Nippon Airways scores 8.8/10 (Excellent) on FlightLogic, ranking #5 globally with a safety score of 9.9/10. ANA delivers meticulous Japanese hospitality, exceptional punctuality, and industry-leading cleanliness across domestic and international networks. See full profile →

Overall 8.8 Excellent

Safety 9.9 Maximum Safety

Service 9.2 Cabin crew & ground

Value 8.3 Fare vs product

Star rating 5★ FlightLogic tier

Rating basis Editorial FlightLogic methodology

Score breakdown

Customer Service

9.2

Seat Comfort

8.8

Food & Beverage

8.9

In-Flight Entertainment

8.2

On-Time Performance

9.4

Value for Money

8.3

Key facts

Hub: Tokyo Haneda & Narita
Alliance: star alliance
Founded: 1952
Fleet: 220 aircraft
Region: asia pacific
IATA / ICAO: NH / ANA

Passenger policies

Cabin baggage	Included — standard carry-on allowance applies
Checked baggage	2×23 kg international economy
In-flight Wi-Fi	Partial — free messaging or select routes/cabins only
Economy seat pitch	34"
Lounge access	ANA lounges; Star Alliance Gold
Changes & refunds	Flex allows changes; Value fares charge fee
Loyalty programme	ANA Mileage Club

Strengths

The Room business class
Exceptional on-time record
Premium Japanese dining

Weaknesses

Limited IFE on some domestic 737s
Narita vs Haneda confusion for transfers

Awards & recognition

World's Cleanest Airline
Best Airport Service Japan

United Kingdom · BA/BAW · #2 in this comparison

British Airways

To Fly. To Serve.

#9 Global 4-Star

7.7 / 10

Quick Answer

British Airways scores 7.7/10 on FlightLogic (safety 9.1/10), ranking #9 globally. verified in-flight Wi-Fi averages 5 Mbps on measured routes. Catering: Special meals (VGML, MOML, NFML) ordered 24h ahead — reliable on long-haul; short-haul buy-on-board limited

Is British Airways a good airline?

British Airways scores 7.7/10 (Very Good) on FlightLogic, ranking #9 globally with a safety score of 9.1/10. British Airways is the UK's flag carrier and oneworld founding member, operating roughly 280 aircraft from its London Heathrow Terminal 5 fortress hub to 200+ destinations worldwide. Long-haul Club Suite business class — with direct aisle access, closing doors, and full plated dining — has transformed BA's premium product and now competes credibly with Virgin Upper Class and US carrier suites on transatlantic routes. Short-haul Euro Traveller remains dated, and operational punctuality trails European rivals, but for UK-based Avios collectors BA's Heathrow dominance, Reward Flight Saver pricing, and credit card ecosystem make it the default loyalty programme. See full profile →

Overall 7.7 Very Good

Safety 9.1 Excellent Safety

Service 7.8 Cabin crew & ground

Value 7.0 Fare vs product

Star rating 4★ FlightLogic tier

Rating basis Editorial FlightLogic methodology

Score breakdown

Customer Service

7.8

Seat Comfort

8.4

Food & Beverage

7.5

In-Flight Entertainment

7.8

On-Time Performance

7.5

Value for Money

7.0

Key facts

Hub: London Heathrow (LHR)
Alliance: oneworld
Founded: 1974
Fleet: 280 aircraft
Region: europe
IATA / ICAO: BA / BAW

Passenger policies

Cabin baggage	Included — standard carry-on allowance applies
Checked baggage	Not on Basic; 1×23 kg on standard long-haul
In-flight Wi-Fi	Paid Wi-Fi or messaging packages
Economy seat pitch	30–31"
Lounge access	Galleries / Concorde Room for Club World/First and BA Gold
Changes & refunds	Basic non-refundable; standard fares change fee + difference
Loyalty programme	Executive Club (Avios)

Strengths

Club Suite business class with direct aisle access and privacy doors on most long-haul widebodies
Concorde Room and Galleries lounges at Heathrow T5 — among the UK's best ground experiences
Avios loyalty programme with Reward Flight Saver, household accounts, and strong UK credit card earn
Unmatched London Heathrow connectivity across oneworld and partner airlines

Weaknesses

Short-haul Euro Traveller uses buy-on-board catering on many European routes
High carrier-imposed surcharges on long-haul Avios redemptions reduce reward flight value
Heathrow T5 congestion and occasional ATC-related delays affect punctuality scores

Awards & recognition

Best Business Class Club Suite
Best UK Full-Service Carrier

FAQ

Which is better — ANA All Nippon Airways or British Airways?

ANA All Nippon Airways scores higher on FlightLogic at 8.8/10 vs 7.7/10 for British Airways. Policy comparison below covers cabin baggage, checked bags, Wi-Fi, and seat pitch.

Does ANA All Nippon Airways or British Airways include a carry-on bag?

ANA All Nippon Airways: Included. British Airways: Included.

Which has free Wi-Fi — ANA All Nippon Airways or British Airways?

ANA All Nippon Airways: Partial (messaging/select routes). British Airways: Paid.

Does ANA All Nippon Airways include checked baggage?

ANA All Nippon Airways checked baggage: 2×23 kg international economy.

Does British Airways include checked baggage?

British Airways checked baggage: Not on Basic; 1×23 kg on standard long-haul.