LCCs In Japan – Too Many Airlines And Time For Consolidation?

Japan’s aviation market is increasingly complicated with overlap between carriers and ownership within larger aviation groups. Overall in Japan however the percentage of LCC seats is relatively low. How can LCCs increase their market share – is the number one priority access to slots – especially at Haneda? And should there be consolidation, more new carriers, or development of more alliances? Moderator: Tokyo Institute of Technology, Associate Professor, Shinya Hanoaka Panel:

• Jetstar Japan, Chairman & Representative Director, Masaru Kataoka
• Kansai Airports, Corporate Exec VP/Chief Commercial Officer (Aeronautical), Gregory Jamet
• Peach Aviation, Deputy CEO & COO, Takeaki Mori
• Vanilla Air, Senior Executive VP, Mio Yamamuro