American Airlines (Dallas/Fort Worth) yesterday launched new daily nonstop service between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA). Stars of the CBS television show “NCIS” and the Disney Pixar film “Brave,” along with World War II veterans, helped inaugurate the first flight from Los Angeles to Washington.
The new flight will feature American’s Boeing 757-200 aircraft with 22 First Class and 166 Main Cabin seats. As part of American’s fleet renewal effort, the airline is currently upgrading its Boeing 757 aircraft used on domestic routes to add style and comfort. Modifications include new Main Cabin and First Class seats, new sidewalls that give the interior a lighter and brighter look, and new LCD monitors to enhance inflight entertainment viewing.
DCA – LAX Schedule
| From Los Angeles to Washington Reagan: | ||
| Flight 240 | Departs: 8:00 a.m. | Arrives: 4:00 p.m. |
| From Washington Reagan to Los Angeles: | ||
| Flight 245 | Departs: 5:10 p.m. | Arrives: 7:40 p.m. |
Honoring Our Military Heroes
Actors Brian Dietzen, who plays “Jimmy Palmer” on the hit television drama series “NCIS,” and John Ratzenberger, who played “Cliff Clavin” on the award-winning sitcom “Cheers” – and who has voiced a character in each of Disney Pixar’s feature films, including the upcoming “Brave” – helped welcome a very special group of American heroes as the first customers on the inaugural flight.
Nine World War II veterans from the Los Angeles area traveled on the inaugural flight in conjunction with American’s relationship with the Honor Flight Network. These distinguished veterans will receive a VIP tour of the World War II Memorial that is dedicated to their bravery and will visit other monuments that honor our veterans and members of the armed services. Dietzen and Ratzenberger spent time with these heroes on the transcontinental flight.
Copyright Photo: Bruce Drum.
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