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Struggling Japan Airlines seeks public money

Quick ReadJapan Airlines president says money-losing carrier applying for public funds

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TOKYO (AP) — The president of Japan Airlines said Thursday the money-losing carrier is applying for public funds to help turn around the company after it was pummeled by the downturn in global air travel, but it quickly received a reluctant response from the transport minister.

JAL President Haruka Nishimatsu said he told Land and Transport Minister Seiji Maehara that the airline is seeking...

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