Air China to launch LA service from Shenzhen
Star Alliance member Air China has confirmed it is adding more flights to Los Angeles with a new three times weekly nonstop service to Shenzhen.
That is in addition to its three daily Los Angeles-Beijing flights.
The Shenzhen route takes off on Dec. 7, 2017, using the airline’s newest Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners.
"With China as Los Angeles’ top trading partner, we are committed to growing and strengthening the economic and cultural ties between the two. The new nonstop Los Angeles-Shenzhen service brings together two of the world’s leading technology and innovation hubs," Dr. Zhihang Chi, vice president and general manager of Air China North America.
"At no time is the connectivity between these two cities more needed than it is now when China’s homegrown tech companies with headquarters in Shenzhen are expanding their presence and direct investments in the United States."
The service is also an additional option for travel to and from Hiong Kong which is located only 19 miles away.
"As this will be operated with our newest Dreamliner which includes a premium economy class cabin, we are confident our competitive fares and affordable, easy upgrade programs will be very attractive for travelers to Shenzhen, Hong Kong and beyond," Dr. Zhihang added.
Air China’s three-cabin Dreamliner also feature 30 seats in Capital Pavilion (business class) as well as 229 economy class seats.
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