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...

Teamsters to Closely Monitor Continental-United Merger Plan

May 5, 2010

The Teamsters Union said that it is assembling an experienced team of experts to ensure its members’ jobs and interests are protected should the proposed merger of United and Continental be approved by federal regulators and shareholders. “Our most important responsibility is to ensure that the proposed Continental-United merger doesn’t harm our members,” said Teamsters Airline Division Director David Bourne. “Our team of legal and financial experts has extensive...

Lufthansa to Begin Service with A380s from Frankfurt

April 30, 2010
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Lufthansa will initiate scheduled flights aboard A380s, the world’s largest passenger aircraft. on June 11, with service from Frankfurt to Tokyo’s Narita International Airport. The aircraft, which bears the name Frankfurt am Main,...