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Japan Airlines is strengthening its partnership
with American Airlines. The carriers, both members of the oneworld
alliance, will jointly apply to the U.S Department of
Transportation (DOT) and the Ministry of Land Infrastructure,
Transport and Tourism of Japan (MLIT) for the approval of
antitrust immunity (ATI) on transpacific routes.
Upon receiving the approval from the relevant
authorities, JAL and AA intend to enter a joint business venture
which will enhance their scope of cooperation on the routes
between the United States and Japan, through adjustments to their
respective networks, flight schedules, and other business
activities, allowing both carriers to better complement each other
to develop and offer competitive products and quality service to
their customers.
The JAL Group Chief Operating Officer and
president, Mr. Masaru Onishi said, "We have analyzed this issue in
great detail, and we are excited at the prospects in terms of the
convenience and benefits for our customers. We also firmly believe
that the advantages of this development with American Airlines can
strongly support JAL at a time when we are striving towards the
revival of our business, which we are determined to achieve. We
certainly look forward to a deeper, more mutually-beneficial
relationship with our long-time partner."
As JAL undergoes the process of reorganization,
it will seize the opportunity presented by this partnership to
strengthen its network and further improve its offerings. From
hence forth, in addition to the joint business agreement with AA,
JAL will also fortify its relationships with other partners in the
oneworld alliance.
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