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17-Aug-2016 7:37 AM

Japan MLITT approves Iberia’s inclusion to joint business between JAL, British Airways and Finnair

Japan's MLITT granted (16-Aug-2016) an extension of the anti-trust immunity to include Iberia in the joint business between Japan Airlines, British Airways and Finnair, allowing the four airlines to cooperate commercially on service between Europe and Japan. Iberia is expected to join the existing joint business between the other three airlines as from 18-Oct-2016. Iberia will launch nonstop operations between Madrid and Tokyo on 18-Oct-2016. JAL president Yoshiharu Ueki stated: "This move will allow us to further strengthen our partnership with oneworld partner airlines, and will provide our customers with further benefits for travels between Japan and Europe." [more - original PR]

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