First for a US carrier, American adding New York – Tokyo flights
Having got US regulatory approval, American Airlines has unveiled its upcoming landmark route to Tokyo from New York.
American becomes the only US carrier flying direct from New York JFK to Tokyo.
Tokyo flights will start from June 28 landing at Haneda International Airport.
The route will operate daily and will be American’s fourth daily nonstop flight to HND, joining existing daily service from Dallas-Fort Worth and twice daily from Los Angeles.
With joint business partner Japan Airlines, there will be up to three daily flights on the route this summer.
The partnership offers customers up to 17 daily flights between the US and Japan.
Tickets can be booked at aa.com or American’s mobile app from February 26.
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