Japan Airlines Co. President Yoshiharu Ueki aims to expand the carrier's Asia business by increasing flights between Japan and emerging countries, including India.

"We will try to meet robust demand" in the Asia-Pacific region, Ueki said Monday during a visit to India, adding the airline is seeking to increase the number of flights between New Delhi and Singapore.

He said JAL will explore opening new services to other parts of Asia, including Myanmar, Cambodia, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka.