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U.S.-Japan aviation negotiations postponed

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Feb 9, 2016

As Delta Air Lines pushes to preserve the strength of its Tokyo hub, U.S.-Japan aviation negotiations scheduled for this week have been postponed.

The talks had been scheduled for Feb. 9-10 but have been postponed to allow more time for analysis.

The two sides are discussing new dates to reschedule the negotiations.

Atlanta-based Delta has said the outcome the talks could threaten its ability to compete in Asia — and possibly affect its Atlanta-Tokyo flights.

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