United seeks Japan expansion, irritating Delta

That's the headline from Reuters, which reports United "is taking another run at expanding its Japan service" by asking to be considered for flight rights to Tokyo's Haneda Airport in the event that Delta does not resume its service to the close-to-downtown airfield. Flights to Haneda had been off-limits to U.S. carriers until a recent air service agreement with Japan opened up the airport to a limited number of flights for U.S. airlines (travel.usatoday.com) More...