ANA has agreed to co-sponsor the rescue plan for the bankrupt Japanese budget carrier Skymark Airlines, reaching a basic agreement to take 19.9 per cent interest and help in the turnaround effort. Skymark Airlines solidified the plan Tuesday involving ANA and investment fund Integral, which had earlier agreed to sponsor Skymark. Key aspects of the arrangement will be announced later this afternoon. The reason for keeping ANA's stake under 20 per cent is that anything more substantial … [Read more...] about ANA agrees to 19.9% stake in Skymark
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Qatar dispels rumours of withdrawing from Japan
Qatar Airways has reaffirmed its commitment to its Japanese routes and denied the recent rumours of withdrawing from Japan following participation in the Qatari-Japanese Economic Forum held in Tokyo on Friday, 20 February 2015. The comments came following a forum visit led by the Emir of the State of Qatar, His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani, and a group of VIP dignitaries from Qatar’s most significant organisations and companies. Qatar Airways Group chief executive, His … [Read more...] about Qatar dispels rumours of withdrawing from Japan
Hawaiian Air applies for Tokyo-Kona service
Hawaiian Airlines filed an application with the US Department of Transportation (DOT) to begin service this summer between Tokyo International Airport at Haneda (HND) and Kona International Airport (KOA) on Hawai'i Island. The airline's action was prompted by the US DOT's decision last month to review the public interest served by Delta Air Lines' Seattle-Tokyo route after Delta reduced its frequency from daily to seasonal. "This route would provide unmatched public benefit by improving US … [Read more...] about Hawaiian Air applies for Tokyo-Kona service
Garuda reinstates Jakarta-Haneda direct service
Garuda Indonesia has officially reinstated its daily Jakarta - Haneda service from 15 June 2014 utlising A330-300 equipment to meet what it says is market demand and broaden its flight network. For Garuda Indonesia, the occasion signifies an important moment in history as its echoes the airline's first flight from Indonesia to Japan on 13 March 1962 which departed from the old Kemayoran Airport Jakarta for Haneda via Hong Kong, using a Lockheed L-118 Electra. … [Read more...] about Garuda reinstates Jakarta-Haneda direct service
5 US carriers salivating over Haneda slots
Five US carriers including the country’s four largest have applied for coveted slots at Tokyo's downtown Haneda airport, two months after a landmark agreement was reached between the US and Japan to relax restrictions on flights between the two countries. Among the carriers seeking slots are: Delta Air Lines, American Airlines, United Airlines, Continental Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines. Delta and United are the two biggest US carriers serving Japan. … [Read more...] about 5 US carriers salivating over Haneda slots
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
