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JAL hints deal done with Delta

JAL hints deal done with Delta

5 January 2010 Airline News

Japan Airlines is poised to confirm a tie-up with Delta Airlines within just days in a move that will change the shape of global airline alliances. According to reports in the Japanese media, the deal has already been struck, despite a competing offer from JAL’s oneworld alliance partner American Airlines.

US airlines passenger numbers up

US airlines passenger numbers up

8 December 2009 Airline News

Four of the US’s biggest airlines saw passenger numbers increase last month compared to November 2008. Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, Continental Airlines and Jet Blue Airways carried between them almost 20m passengers – up from 19.12 a year ago.

Delta throws JAL $1bn lifeline

Delta throws JAL $1bn lifeline

18 November 2009 Airline News

Delta Airlines has offered struggling Japan Airlines a $1bn incentive to leave the Oneworld Alliance. The US carrier is leading the SkyTeam group of airlines in a bid to rescue the struggling Japanese carrier – on the condition it leaves the rival alliance.

Arpey says JAL should stick with oneworld

Arpey says JAL should stick with oneworld

10 November 2009 Press Release Airline News

American Airlines is working hard to keep Japan Airlines Corp. in the oneworld alliance, offering to expand cooperation and inject funds into the debt-ridden carrier, which is currently seeking aid from the Japanese government.