11.   Japan says the existing agreement between Japan and the U.S. gives U.S. carriers an unfair advantage over Japanese airline companies.

12.   Japanese airlines also benefit from a higher dollar since it increases their cost competitiveness vis-a-vis American air carriers.

13.   Japanese airlines have limited rights to fly beyond the United States.

14.   Later, he told reporters that no time frame has been set for deciding when -- or whether -- to impose sanctions on Japanese airlines.

15.   On a related issue, Greenwald said talks aimed at cementing a partnership agreement with Japanese airlines are proceeding slowly.

16.   The Clinton administration is also threatening to act against Japanese airlines in a dispute over international air cargo routes.

17.   The Clinton administration is also threatening to take action against Japanese airlines in a dispute over international air cargo routes.

18.   The Japanese government wants Japanese airlines have the same rights to fly through the U.S.

19.   The rise was tempered by a fall in shares of Japanese airlines after the Nihon Keizai newspaper reported that Japan Airlines Co. profits may fall.

20.   The trade talks are being held to try and forestall U.S. sanctions against two Japanese airline companies, Japan Airlines Co. and Nippon Cargo Airlines Co.