Originally Posted by
Sink r8
Thanks.
Another thing I didn't catch at first: the 5th freedom now works for both sides. If JAL wants to have a HND-LAX-EZE (or GRU), they can sell tickets between the U.S. and Argentina (or Brazil). Ouch.
Hi Sink,
The Japanese already do fly 5th freedom beyond the US. Both JAL and ANA fly beyond their US gateways to South America. As does LAN Chile, Korean, Emirates, ANZ, Qantas, AF and others. I suppose a few Japanese startups might try to establish a Trans-pac service, but I doubt it.
G