Originally Posted by
CPH-Flyer
Since all of these slots came about by the US Airforce releasing some of the control of their airspace around Tokyo, I would imagine that the US side has used that to get more favourable terms. First example, out of the 48 new slots created by this, 2*12 are for US bound traffic.
You don't have to imagine; this has already been reported in the press. "
Japan's move to earmark half of new slots at Haneda Airport to flights serving U.S. cities is tied to the American military agreeing to open up its airspace around Tokyo, more so than the government's efforts to encourage inbound tourism."