51.   Japan and the United States already reached agreement to expand rights of air cargo carriers from both countries at the end of March.

52.   Japanese air carriers have been restructuring, including the suspension of some air routes and reduction of personnel expenses, to trim costs and offset added facilities costs.

53.   Japanese air carriers such as industry leader Japan Airlines Co. and All Nippon Airways Co. would benefit from an increase in flights to the U.S.

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

55.   Joining other air carriers that are posting their least expensive fares on line, United Airlines is offering its new E-Fare program.

56.   Last year was not a good one for scheduled air carriers and big charter operators in this country.

57.   Major international air carriers halted flights to the Yugoslav capital.

58.   Miraculously, four survivors are reported in the worst crash of an American air carrier since Lockerbie, seven years ago today.

59.   Most air carriers landing at San Francisco International Airport are covered by the requirement.

60.   Nippon Steel Co. and other steel stocks along with air carriers like Japan Airlines led the first section lower.