MAGAZINE OF THE ASSOCIATION OF ASIA PACIFIC AIRLINES VOL. 9 NO. 7 MAY 2002 Focus on Japan PUTTING ON A BRAVE FACE ANA president,Yoji Ohashi, opposes the JAL/JAS merger plan, but is optimistic about the future Fees row rumbles on as Narita opens second runway Small carriers battle for survival NO-FRILLS THRILLS IN MALAYSIA IT spending on a charge in the Asia-Pacific airline industry — SPECIAL REPORT A Wilson Press publication PUBLISHER Wilson Press Ltd VOL. 9 NO. 7 MAY 2002 GPO Box 11435 Hong Kong Tel: Editorial (852) 2893 3676 Fax: Editorial (852) 2892 2846 E-mail:
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