Press Release Source: American Airlines
American Asks DOT for Flight Frequencies to Begin Honolulu-Tokyo Service
Thursday April 29, 4:49 pm ET
FORT WORTH, Texas, April 29 /PRNewswire/ -- American Airlines today asked the U.S. Department of Transportation for seven weekly U.S.-Japan flight frequencies in order to begin nonstop service between Honolulu and Tokyo.
American noted in its filing that frequencies established in the U.S.- Japan Air Transport Services Agreement for service by U.S. carriers remain available. American seeks seven of the unused weekly roundtrip frequencies for the Honolulu-Tokyo flights.
American said it anticipates a prompt DOT response to its request and will file for Narita Airport slots for the new route as soon as the frequencies are awarded.
American added its fifth U.S. gateway to Japan on April 4 when it inaugurated daily nonstop Los Angeles-Tokyo services. The airline's other services to Tokyo are from Dallas/Fort Worth, Chicago, New York's Kennedy Airport and San Jose, Calif., Mineta Airport.
American Airlines is the world's largest carrier. American, American Eagle and the AmericanConnection regional carriers serve more than 250 cities in over 40 countries with more than 4,200 daily flights. The combined network fleet numbers more than 1,000 aircraft. American's award-winning Web site, AA.com, provides users with easy access to check and book fares, plus personalized news, information and travel offers. American Airlines is a founding member of the oneworld(tm) Alliance.
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Source: American Airlines
American Asks DOT for Flight Frequencies to Begin Honolulu-Tokyo Service
Thursday April 29, 4:49 pm ET
FORT WORTH, Texas, April 29 /PRNewswire/ -- American Airlines today asked the U.S. Department of Transportation for seven weekly U.S.-Japan flight frequencies in order to begin nonstop service between Honolulu and Tokyo.
American noted in its filing that frequencies established in the U.S.- Japan Air Transport Services Agreement for service by U.S. carriers remain available. American seeks seven of the unused weekly roundtrip frequencies for the Honolulu-Tokyo flights.
American said it anticipates a prompt DOT response to its request and will file for Narita Airport slots for the new route as soon as the frequencies are awarded.
American added its fifth U.S. gateway to Japan on April 4 when it inaugurated daily nonstop Los Angeles-Tokyo services. The airline's other services to Tokyo are from Dallas/Fort Worth, Chicago, New York's Kennedy Airport and San Jose, Calif., Mineta Airport.
American Airlines is the world's largest carrier. American, American Eagle and the AmericanConnection regional carriers serve more than 250 cities in over 40 countries with more than 4,200 daily flights. The combined network fleet numbers more than 1,000 aircraft. American's award-winning Web site, AA.com, provides users with easy access to check and book fares, plus personalized news, information and travel offers. American Airlines is a founding member of the oneworld(tm) Alliance.
GET A GREAT LOW FARE. AND A LOT MORE AIRLINE. AMERICAN AIRLINES
Current AMR Corp. (NYSE: AMR - News) news releases can be accessed via the Internet. Our address is http://www.amrcorp.com
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Source: American Airlines