TOKYO June 17, 2009 - Air Nippon, Air Nippon Network, Air Next and Air Central have been informed by their pilot unions that the 24-hour strike planned to commence at 00:00 today was called off at 01:10.

Air Nippon, Air Nippon Network, Air Next and Air Central extend their sincere apologies for any inconvenience and anxiety caused to customers by the threatened action.

All domestic and international flights will operate as normal today, Wednesday, June 17.