American Airlines Announces Launch of New Service from Beijing to Los Angeles
China Aviation Daily | Aug. 22, 2017
American Airlines announces today approval for the launch of new daily non-stop service from Los Angeles to Beijing. This is American's eighth direct nonstop flight from China to the U.S. American will be the first U.S. carrier to operate this route. The service will begin on November 5, 2017 from Los Angeles, operating with the most advanced Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner. Tickets are now on sale.
American will operate the service with the following schedule:
This new service will operate with Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner with 226 seats (28 business, 48 main cabin extra and 150 main cabin). In March 2018, American will upgauge the aircraft to the larger Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner that comes with premium economy (total 285 seats with 30 business, 21 premium economy, 27 main cabin extra and 207 main cabin).
"Offering nonstop service between Beijing and Los Angeles underscores our commitment to the China market and has been a longstanding objective of American Airlines", said Russ Fortson, Asia Pacific Managing Director of American Airlines. "This is an excellent opportunity to further develop the China market by giving consumers more choice and convenience to fly between the two cities. It will play a key role in American's global network strategy and is a significant contribution to our continued growth of Asia Pacific."
Los Angeles International Airport is American's important West Coast gateway to Asia Pacific. American has built two new gates at Los Angeles to support more than 220 daily flights at Los Angeles with service to more than 70 destinations around the world.
American began renovations to its Flagship Lounges at LAX since last year, with more expansive spaces, more modern furnishings, quiet rooms, individual work pods and showers. American also announced its plan for Flagship First Dining to provide a one-of-a- kind, pre-flight meal with full tableside service and elegant dining at Los Angeles Airport.
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