ANA Green Pokémon Jet: routes and how to check your flight

ANA's Green Pokémon Jet entered regular international service on September 18, 2026. The Boeing 787-9, registration JA923A, opened with flight NH186 from Tokyo Haneda to Honolulu and can now appear on 15 routes linking Tokyo with North America, Asia and Australia.

There is an important catch for anyone booking specifically for the aircraft. ANA says its route assignment changes with daily operations and is not final until the day of departure. Buying a seat on one of the listed routes improves the possibility of seeing JA923A, but it does not guarantee the themed aircraft.

*Original AI-generated editorial illustration created for Roaming eSIM. The aircraft and airport scene are generic and do not depict ANA's Green Pokémon Jet, its livery or a real terminal view.*

The practical answer: book the ANA-operated flight that suits the trip, not a nonrefundable itinerary built around one aircraft. Check the operating aircraft again on departure day and treat JA923A as a welcome bonus rather than a promised part of the fare.

This guide was reviewed on September 21, 2026, after ANA completed the aircraft's first commercial international flight.

Which routes may use the Green Pokémon Jet?

ANA's official Pokémon Jet page lists ten possible routes from Haneda and five from Narita through March 27, 2027.

This is a pool of possible routes, not a fixed schedule for JA923A. ANA also warns that operational irregularities may place the aircraft on another route. A traveler should therefore confirm both the Tokyo airport and the operating aircraft rather than assuming that any ANA flight to a listed city qualifies.

The published route information ends on March 27, 2027. ANA says it will release information for March 28 onward once confirmed. That is not the same as an announced retirement date for the livery.

The first flight is complete, but future assignments move daily

ANA's August 24 release named NH186 from Haneda to Honolulu as the inaugural service. Independent launch reports from AeroTime and InsideFlyer confirm that JA923A departed on September 18 with passengers aboard.

That completed flight turns the story from a future aircraft plan into an operating service. It does not make NH186 a permanent Green Pokémon Jet flight. ANA can rotate the 787-9 across the published network, and an aircraft swap may still occur after a reservation or seat map appears to match.

Use this check sequence:

1. Make sure the ticket is for a flight operated by ANA, not only marketed under an ANA flight number.
2. Check the reservation in ANA's website or app close to departure.
3. Look for Boeing 787-9 and aircraft registration JA923A in reliable day-of-operation information.
4. Check the airport display and gate area for a late aircraft change.
5. Keep the trip workable even if a standard-livery aircraft operates it.

Aircraft-tracking websites can provide an extra clue, but ANA's operating information and the plane at the gate are the final checks. Do not use an unofficial tracker as the basis for a separate, nonrefundable connection.

What is themed inside the aircraft?

The experience is more than an exterior paint scheme. ANA lists themed headrest covers, paper cups, cocktail napkins, boarding music and limited commemorative stickers. The airline says sticker distribution is planned for about two months from the start of service and can finish earlier if supplies run out.

That wording matters. A later passenger may still fly on JA923A without receiving a sticker. Cabin items can also be changed or unavailable during normal operations. The booking is for the transport and cabin shown in the fare, not a guarantee of every collectible.

The aircraft remains a Boeing 787-9 used for regular international service. The special design does not create a separate fare, cabin or baggage allowance. Check the rules attached to the actual ticket and route.

Can you book the aircraft directly?

ANA does not offer a separate Green Pokémon Jet fare or a booking guarantee for JA923A. Travelers reserve an ordinary ANA flight on a route where the aircraft may operate.

The best approach is to start with the trip that already makes sense, then add flexibility if the aircraft matters:

• choose a listed route with more than one acceptable travel date;
• avoid a tight self-connection created only to chase the aircraft;
• book changeable arrangements if the livery is a major reason for traveling;
• compare the operating airline carefully on codeshares; and
• recheck on departure day without assuming that an earlier seat map locks the aircraft.

Award travel does not change the assignment rule. A seat booked with miles is still subject to the same operational swaps as a paid ticket.

Green, Red and Blue are different ANA aircraft

ANA's anniversary project covers three aircraft, and their roles should not be mixed together.

The older Pikachu Jet NH and Eevee Jet NH are separate aircraft from this Red, Green and Blue anniversary set. Check the registration if a particular design matters.

The related Pokémon GO airport event is not on every route

The second phase of ANA's Pokémon GO collaboration began on September 18 at 14 airports in Japan. The official event notice names Kochi, Matsuyama, Takamatsu, Tokushima, Fukuoka, Saga, Miyazaki, Kumamoto, Kagoshima, Nagasaki, Oita, Ishigaki, Miyako and Naha.

Haneda and Narita are not on that event list. Flying the Green Pokémon Jet from Tokyo does not automatically place a passenger at a participating airport, and the in-game event is separate from the aircraft assignment. The published event window runs until August 31, 2027, subject to the game's terms and future updates.

Mobile data after the Green Pokémon Jet lands

Aircraft theming and arrival connectivity solve different needs. The special cabin experience ends at the gate. Maps, rail apps, hotel messages and ride bookings need airport Wi-Fi, home-carrier roaming or a compatible mobile plan after landing.

The live Roaming eSIM catalog check on September 21 returned 43 Japan eSIM packages, 37 United States eSIM packages, 33 Canada eSIM packages and 34 Australia eSIM packages. These are plan choices, not counts of unique networks, and the catalog can change.

🏆 Where Roaming eSIM helps: travelers can choose a prepaid data plan before departure, install it on reliable Wi-Fi and keep booking details available after leaving the aircraft. Review the selected card's allowance, validity, price, activation rule, network, speed and top-up status. Do not assume that every package includes calls, SMS, a local number or hotspot use.

For a multi-country itinerary, compare a regional or global plan only after checking that every required destination appears in its current coverage list. An eSIM does not provide internet while the phone is in airplane mode onboard.

Checklist for travelers hoping to fly JA923A

• Book for the route and dates first; treat the livery as a bonus.
• Confirm that ANA is the operating carrier.
• Recheck the Tokyo airport, because Haneda and Narita have different route pools.
• Look for registration JA923A on the day of travel.
• Expect an aircraft swap to remain possible until departure.
• Do not promise children a sticker, since supplies are limited.
• Save the boarding pass, hotel address and transfer details offline.
• Check phone compatibility before buying arrival data.
• Install the eSIM before travel if the selected plan permits it.
• Keep the home SIM's data roaming settings under control after landing.

Ten questions travelers are asking about the ANA Green Pokémon Jet

Is the ANA Green Pokémon Jet flying now?

Yes. JA923A entered regular international service on September 18, 2026, with ANA flight NH186 from Tokyo Haneda to Honolulu.

Which aircraft is the Green Pokémon Jet?

It is a Boeing 787-9 with registration JA923A. The registration is the most precise identifier when checking a day-of-operation assignment.

Can I book a guaranteed Green Pokémon Jet flight?

No. ANA lists possible routes but says assignments vary and are not finalized until the day of departure. An eligible route does not guarantee JA923A.

Will NH186 always use the Green Pokémon Jet?

No. NH186 was the inaugural flight, not a permanent assignment. ANA may rotate the aircraft or substitute another plane.

Does the Green Pokémon Jet fly from Haneda or Narita?

It can fly from both. ANA lists ten possible destinations from Haneda and five route entries from Narita.

Are there Green Pokémon Jet flights from Europe?

No European destination appears in ANA's route pool through March 27, 2027. Travelers from Europe would need a suitable connection to Tokyo or another listed city.

Are the themed stickers guaranteed?

No. ANA says the limited stickers are planned for about two months after service begins and distribution ends when supplies run out.

Does the aircraft have a special fare or baggage allowance?

No separate themed fare or baggage rule is published. The conditions of the booked ANA cabin, fare and route still apply.

Is the Pokémon GO event at Haneda and Narita?

Not in the published list. The 14 participating airports are regional airports in Japan, and the game event is separate from Green Pokémon Jet operations.

How can I get mobile data after landing?

Use airport Wi-Fi, suitable home-carrier roaming or a destination eSIM. Check the selected plan's activation, coverage and device requirements before departure.

Sources and updates

The launch date, registration, possible routes, assignment warning, cabin items and distribution limit were checked against ANA's official aircraft page and August 24 release. The completed first flight was cross-checked with independent reports published after departure. Pokémon GO's official notice supports the separate airport-event scope.

The hero is an original editorial illustration. It does not show ANA's aircraft, Pokémon characters, the protected livery or a real airport view.

We will update this URL when ANA materially changes the route pool, publishes a dependable advance assignment method, extends the schedule beyond March 27, 2027, or changes the themed onboard experience. A later update belongs here rather than on a competing Green Pokémon Jet page.