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American Airlines to launch Beijing-Los Angeles in November
August 11th 2017
Perseverance and the right contacts have paid off for American Airlines with the news it has been granted commercially viable slots at Beijing airport for its delayed Beijing-Los Angeles route - now due for launch on November 5. Read More »
In a filing to the U.S. Department of Transportation, American has asked the regulator for some leeway in meeting the start-up date for the new route from the current September 16 deadline. It explained that the new slots it has received would not be available until October 29. It is seeking another extension.
In late July, American senior vice-president for corporate affairs, Stephen Johnson, said American’s US$200 million investment in China Southern Airlines hinged on a “slot exchange”, without elaborating further. A recent China Southern stock filing indicated the investment has been approved.
