41.   Without putting figures on the cuts they said were necessary, Roth and Weng called for additional reductions in personnel costs and public subsidies.

42.   JAL subsidiary Japan Air Charter would be more widely used to take advantage of its lower personnel costs through its recruitment of foreign-based cockpit and cabin crews.

43.   The BoJ added, however, the employment situation was deteriorating as firms slashed personnel costs.

44.   The Americans, for their part, argue that the Japanese want to renegotiate the aviation agreement to protect airlines suffering from the strong yen and high personnel costs.

45.   The bank added, however, the employment situation was deteriorating and firms were continuing to reduce personnel costs.