Japan budget airlines competition hots up

From October 31, AirAsia X plans to begin regular international flights from Haneda Airport. Since the de-regulation of the aviation sector, the Japanese government has encouraged more low-cost carriers to enter the Japanese market by improving airport terminals and relaxing regulations on airfares. Seven low-cost carriers currently offer flights from Japanese airports including Jeju Air, JetStar Airways, and Spring Airlines. These airlines follow the typical loscost model by charging for in-flight services and imposing more aggressive baggage fees, which help to keep airfares low.. All Nippon Airways has also announced plans to establish a new low-cost airline, in cooperation with