Delta, American Ponder Narita Dominance

[straitman]

With American and Delta both trying to convince Japan Airlines that they are its best long-term partners, their arguments are increasingly focused on whether Delta-JAL dominance in Tokyo would be desirable for regulators on both sides of the Pacific.

Remaining in the oneworld alliance gives JAL the strongest chance of winning antitrust immunity (ATI) for transpacific service, American CEO Gerard Arpey said during a oneworld event in Mexico City this week.

Delta, American Ponder Narita Dominance

 

[drron]

Again 2 weeks ago AA were telling the Japanese newspapers that Delta would probably fail when it came to passing the JAL tie up with US regulators.
As well AA has got TPG in their corner-
AMR, equity firm to match offer to JAL | The Japan Times Online
Some of the other articles-
JAL to seek revival under state | The Japan Times Online
Kan cautious about JAL pension benefits law | The Japan Times Online
JAL from the ground up | The Japan Times Online
No bonus as carrier may go broke this month; bridge loans urged | The Japan Times Online
So really at the moment it is up to the new Japanese government.But one thing is certain-JAL going to the wall would be a huge loss of face for Japan-It aint going to happen.