31.   Greenwald said the main reason for the relative lack of activity is restraints placed on foreign airlines by the Japanese government in an effort to support Japanese airlines.

32.   Heating up a trade tiff over aviation rights, Japan disclosed Wednesday how it would retaliate against any U.S. moves to impose sanctions on Japanese airlines.

33.   Ikeda said the move was inspired by major Japanese airline All Nippon Airways, whose earnings improved as it waited longer than competitors to introduce smoke-free flights.

34.   In the wake of the government-mandated deregulatory steps, Japanese airlines are now allowed to set variable ticket prices depending on such factors as seasonal demand.

35.   JAL, like other Japanese airlines, has also been hit by increased insurance premiums.

36.   Japan says it will ban new approvals to pressure Washington to let Japanese airlines increase their flights carrying Asian goods to the United States and beyond.

37.   Japanese airline unhappy with aviation pact.

38.   Japanese airlines, including former flag carrier Japan Airlines, have struggled over the past few years due to high personnel and other costs.

39.   Japan responded sharply Tuesday to U.S. plans to impose sanctions on two Japanese airlines.

40.   Japanese airlines have almost identical restrictions on the number of disabled passengers who can be accommodated on their flights.