United plans more US-China routes

3/7/2011 10:18:48 AM

The new United Airlines, the world's largest airline after the merger of United and Continental Airlines, plans to commence flights from Shanghai to Los Angeles on May 21 and resume services from Beijing to Washington DC, by the end of March, according to China Daily Information. James Mueller, vice-president of Pacific, United Airlines, said that the new routes between Shanghai and Los Angeles would connect Chinese travellers with its network services beyond the Los Angeles International Airport. The company had operated the Beijing-Washington route a few years ago but suspended the direct flights between 2009 and 2010 due to the global financial crisis. The latest plan is the first major move after the merger of the United Airlines and Continental Airlines to form United Continental Holdings in October 2010. At present, United has 11 non-stop routes between China and the US, while Delta Airlines has five and American Airlines has three.   Cargonews Asia

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