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Edward Bastian, President, Delta Airlines, reaffirmed during a press meeting on January 7 that Delta would propose a partnership with Japan Airlines whether it is an out-of-court or court-led restructuring, commenting on the JAL’s rehabilitation. He stated that without a well-chosen partner, JAL would never be able to realize its long-term growth, stressing time and again that Delta Airlines would be the most logical partner in the interest of JAL.

Delta strives to continue to address its efforts to conclude a partnership with JAL. Asked if Delta would prefer JAL’s court-led restructuring or its out-of-court restructuring, Bastian declined to comment, citing that Delta is not in the position to express an opinion. What is vitally important is, he said, that JAL should choose the best possible strategy to address the realization of its long-term growth. Delta is eager to support JAL on the long-term basis once the airline has its restructuring plan in place, assured President Bastian.

Source: Travel Vision

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