ANA Group Releases New App "ANA Pocket" to Reward Points for Daily Transportation

On Monday, December 20, ANA X launched a new app called "ANA Pocket" (iOS version) that awards points for smartphone users on their daily activities. The Android version will be available around spring next year.

There are three types of apps: "ANA Pocket Lite" that anyone can use, "ANA Pocket" for frequent flyer members, and "ANA Pocket Pro (500 yen per month)" that can be exchanged for miles.

After downloading the app, Pocket Lite registers only with personal authentication. After personal authentication, Pocket is registered in conjunction with mileage. After registering for Pocket, Pro Application site Go to Change Plan and Register. If you are an ANA Card member and registered professionally, you can enter the promo code (2XKTS2U1) at the time of your first payment to get a monthly membership fee of 500 yen waived for the first month. In addition, to use the app, it is necessary to turn on "Location Information" and "Motion and Fitness" on the smartphone at all times.

The points that app users can earn per 1 km are 50 points on foot, 20 points on bicycles, 8 points on trains, 6 points on cars, 0.8 points on airplanes, and 25 points on unknown vehicles. The more eco-friendly you travel, the more points you will earn. There is also challenge content to earn points by clearing objectives.

The accumulated points can be turned around for 500 points at one time. The types of gacha and exchange items differ depending on the registered app (chart). The maximum number of points earned is 70,000 points for the past 30 days. The PT is valid for 30 days from the date of acquisition.

In the future, the company plans to provide collaborative services with corporate organizations such as electric railways, sightseeing buses, airports, accommodation, leisure, and local governments. ANA X says, "We want you to understand your travel style while earning points, and think about health management and CO2 emission reduction."