Starting March 15, Sony’s noise-cancelling WH-1000XM3 headphones will be available for all First Class passengers during the flight.

(TOKYO, Feb. 25, 2020) All Nippon Airways (ANA), Japan’s largest and 5-Star airline for seven consecutive years, will make Sony’s innovative noise-cancelling WH-1000XM3 headphones available to all First Class passengers on international routes. ANA will provide versions of the headphones that have been specifically designed to meet cabin specifications, making them ideal for air travel. These same headphones were initially introduced on the Airbus A380 FLYING HONU aircraft beginning in May 2019 and the positive reaction from passengers encouraged ANA to adopt them throughout its fleet.

“We are proud that our close relationship with Sony makes it possible for us to make the latest technology available for ANA passengers,” said Hideki Kunugi, Executive Vice President of ANA. “These advanced headphones will help improve the passenger experience by making our entire in-flight library of movies, music and other media more enjoyable.”

The headphones will be available to all First Class passengers on flights departing from Tokyo to the following destinations: Chicago, Frankfurt, Honolulu, Houston, London, Los Angeles, New York, San Francisco and Washington D.C.

The WH-1000XM3 headphones have the industry’s most potent (As of December 1, 2019, according to research by Sony Corporation, measured using JEITA-compliant guidelines in headband-style noise-cancelling headphones market) noise cancellation technology as well as fully integrated smart listening technology. Sony’s premium headphones boast a built-in “NC Optimizer” function that optimizes sound quality according to changes in atmospheric pressure – making it ideal for use in aircraft. In addition, the NC Optimizer even alters its sound output to sync with the contours of each individual listener’s ears. The smart technology powering the headphones also allows for it to automatically adjust to fit for the environment, creating the ideal listening experience.

ANA understands the importance of relaxation and solitude during air travel and will continue looking for ways to improve the travel experience.

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