Delta Gets Chinese Approval to Launch Seattle-Beijing Service

May 19, 2010

Delta Air Lines said it has received final Chinese government approval to launch nonstop flights between Seattle and Beijing, beginning June 4. The new route, which will operate five times weekly, will connect customers from destinations throughout Delta’s and codeshare partner Alaska Air Group’s network to the Chinese capital via convenient connections at Alaska’s Seattle hub.

The new Seattle-Beijing route is one of two new Asian flights launching from Seattle this...

Emirates to Launch Direct Dubai-Tokyo Service

January 27, 2010


Emirates has announced its plans to launch direct services to Tokyo, Japan’s capital city and one of the world’s foremost economic centers. Tokyo will serve as Emirates’ 102nd international destination, following the recent...