ANA President and CEO Shinichiro Ito questioned whether public aid for bankrupt Japan Airlines distorts Japan's competitive environment. Testifying before a government committee, Ito said JAL's turnaround program is progressing "haphazardly," according to a Nikkei report. JAL is receiving around Â¥900 billion (US$9.6 billion) in government support to ensure its survival as it navigates through a court-monitored bankruptcy restructuring. … [Read more...] about ANA boss complains about government support for JAL
All Nippon Airways
ANA to boost Asia cargo ops using Naha airport
All Nippon Airways is seeking to build a profitable Asian cargo business in two years using Naha Airport, with the planned flight operation due to begin Monday night, the company’s president said. The company will rely on the airport’s competitive advantage in the capital of Japan’s southernmost island prefecture of Okinawa stemming from its proximity to Asia, Shinichiro Ito said at a news conference. ANA’s ‘‘cargo … [Read more...] about ANA to boost Asia cargo ops using Naha airport
ANA boosts cargo hub ops out of Okinawa
All Nippon Airways is looking to create a profitable Asian cargo business within two years using Naha Airport, with operations beginning in early November. The cargo hub, located on the southernmost island prefecture of Okinawa will link Japan’s three international airports in Tokyo and Chiba and Osaka with those in Seoul, Shanghai, Hong Kong, Taipei and Bangkok via Naha Airport. … [Read more...] about ANA boosts cargo hub ops out of Okinawa
AMERICAS: US Airways and ANA to codeshare
US Airways Group and Japan’s All Nippon Airways announced a planned codeshare agreement which is slated to begin 16 September, pending governmental approval in both countries. If cleared, frequent fliers of both companies would receive double miles on each others’ flights through 30 November. … [Read more...] about AMERICAS: US Airways and ANA to codeshare
Haneda may play more important cargo role
Transportation companies including Yusen Air & Sea Service and All Nippon Airways and government officials are looking at joint transfer services for air freight between Tokyo’s Haneda and Narita airports, Nikkei English News reported. Also participating in the talks are Nippon Express Co., Kintetsu World Express and Japan Airlines, Nikkei said. An expansion at Haneda in October 2010 is projected to see more cargo passing through the airport. … [Read more...] about Haneda may play more important cargo role
Japanese cargo slump slows
Japan’s two largest airlines saw their declines in international cargo volumes continue to slow in May. Japan Airlines, the country's largest carrier said that its international cargo volume declined for the 10th consecutive month in May, falling 21.7 per cent to 40,079 tonnes, year-on-year, a significant improvement on the 28.7 per cent plummet recorded in April. Japan’s second-largest air carrier, All Nippon Airways, said that its international cargo volume declined for … [Read more...] about Japanese cargo slump slows
