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American to fly nonstop Los Angeles – Sydney, QANTAS Airways to return to San Francisco

American Airlines (Dallas/Fort Worth) and QANTAS Airways (Sydney) plan to expand their joint business, providing new opportunities for service between the United States and Australia.

American will return to the Australian market on December 17. QANTAS Airways will return to San Francisco.

American will offer new daily, nonstop flights between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Sydney Airport (SYD) with its flagship Boeing 777-300 ER, pending regulatory approvals. In early 2016, QANTAS will begin operating service six times per week between SYD and San Francisco International Airport (SFO), adding another key destination for business and leisure customers with more options when traveling across the Pacific.

Copyright Photo: Michael B. Ing/AirlinersGallery.com. Boeing 777-323 ER N719AN (msn 41668) prepares to land at Los Angeles International Airport.

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US Airways flights at LAX move to Terminal 6 today

American Airlines (Dallas/Fort Worth) is consolidating its operations at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).

With the last departure last night (Wednesday, November 5), American flights operated by US Airways ended operations at Terminal 3. All US Airways ticketing and check-in, gates, baggage and customer service operations began operations at Terminal 6 this morning (November 6). US Airways ticketing and check-in counters will be located on Level 2. US Airways flights will operate out of four dedicated gates – 60, 61, 62 and 63 – with convenient access to connections on flights operated by American Airlines at Terminal 4 through an underground connector. Shuttle service is also available to Terminal 4 and the Remote Terminal for American Eagle flights.

American begins new nonstop service today (November 6) to Tampa, Florida (TPA). The airline announced last week the start of a second daily flight from LAX to London Heathrow (LHR), beginning in March 2015. American also began new, nonstop service from Los Angeles to Edmonton, Alberta, Vancouver, British Columbia, and San Antonio on October 2.

American will continue to operate at Terminal 4. Customers traveling on American Airlines and US Airways should continue to check in for flights and conduct business with the airline operating their flight.

American provides nearly 200 daily departures to 54 destinations in seven countries/territories from LAX.

Copyright Photo: Michael B. Ing/AirlinersGallery.com. Boeing 777-323 ER N720AN (msn 33522) departs from Los Angeles International Airport.

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American Airlines and British Airways to operate four daily flights between Los Angeles and London Heathrow starting on March 28, 2015

American Airlines (Dallas/Fort Worth) has announced it will add more service between Los Angeles and London (Heathrow) beginning in March 2015. The new flight will be operated with three-class Boeing 777-300 ERs.

With four daily direct flights to London Heathrow – two operated by American with its flagship 777-300 ERs and two by American’s Atlantic joint business partner British Airways (London) with its Airbus A380s.

LAX-LHR (four times per day, year round, all times local)

The new 5:55 p.m. (1755) LAX to LHR nonstop begins on March 28, 2015.

During 2014, American has expanded its LAX hub with new twice-daily service to Vancouver, Canada (YVR), daily nonstop service to Edmonton, Canada (YEG) and San Antonio, Texas (SAT). American launches new daily nonstop service to Tampa, Florida (TPA), on Nov. 5 and three daily nonstop flights to Atlanta (ATL) on March 5, 2015. With these new destinations, American will serve 55 domestic and international destinations from LAX. Earlier this month, American also submitted a motion to the U.S. Department of Transportation asking it to reallocate an underutilized U.S.-Tokyo Haneda (HND) frequency to American, which American would use to operate year-round service between LAX and HND.

Copyright Photo: SPA/AirlinersGallery.com. American’s Boeing 777-323 ER N717AN (msn 31543) climbs away from London’s Heathrow Airport.

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American and Orbitz make up, all is good again

Orbitz Worldwide has announced that it had reached an agreement with American Airlines (Dallas/Fort Worth) to continue to offer American Airlines and US Airways flights on all of its sites. Consumers should see all available flights immediately. All tickets previously purchased on Orbitz Worldwide sites remain valid.

“We are pleased that our long-standing relationship with American Airlines allowed us to quickly resolve business matters and that we continue to offer a broad range of options, including American Airlines
and US Airways flights, to the millions of shoppers who book travel on our global sites each day,” said Sam Fulton, president of Orbitz.com.

Copyright Photo: Jay Selman/AirlinersGallery.com. Boeing 777-323 ER N723AN (msn 33125) of American Airlines completes its final approach to the runway at John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York.

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American Airlines today launches new service between Dallas/Fort Worth and Hong Kong and Shanghai

American Airlines (Dallas/Fort Worth) today launches daily nonstop service between its Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) hub and Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) and Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)

The new daily service between DFW and Hong Kong will be operated with a Boeing 777-300 ER, marking the first time American will deploy its flagship aircraft to Asia. The aircraft features a three-class cabin configuration with fully lie-flat seats in First and Business Class, international Wi-Fi, and more customer and cargo capacity than any other aircraft currently in American’s fleet.

The new service between DFW and Shanghai will be operated with a Boeing 777-200 ER aircraft. American will be retrofitting its entire fleet of 777-200 ERs to include fully lie-flat Business Class seats, each with aisle access; new seats in the Main Cabin; in-seat entertainment; and international Wi-Fi capability. The new fully lie-flat Business Class seats on American’s 777-200 ERs will afford travelers among the largest living space of any 777 Business Class seat offered by any U.S. carrier.

Daily DFW-HKG Service Schedule (all times local)
AA 137
Departs DFW at 12:45 p.m.
Arrives at HKG at 6:05 p.m. the following day

AA 138
Departs HKG at 1:30 p.m.
Arrives at DFW at 4:30 p.m.

Daily DFW-PVG Service Schedule (all times local)
AA 127
Departs DFW at 10:55 a.m.
Arrives at PVG at 2:55 p.m. the following day

AA 128
Departs PVG at 4:50 p.m.
Arrives at DFW at 6:10 p.m.

These new routes are operated as part of American’s joint business agreement with fellow oneworld® alliance member Japan Airlines-JAL (Tokyo). Through oneworld member airlines and their affiliates, American’s customers have access to nearly 150 destinations within Asia.

The service to Hong Kong will add a new destination to American’s international network, and the service to Shanghai complements American’s existing service from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD).

Copyright Photo: Brian Peters/AirlinersGallery.com. Boeing 777-323 ER N720AN (msn 33522) rotates on the runway at Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport (DFW).

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American Airlines becomes the first U.S. airline to put the Boeing 777-300 ER into revenue service

American Airlines (Dallas/Fort Worth) last night became the first U.S. airline to put into revenue service the new Boeing 777-300 ER (Extended Range). The new type was introduced last night on the Dallas/Fort Worth -Sao Paulo (Guarulhos) as flight AA 963 arriving this morning. The company now has three of the type: N717AN was handed over December 11, 2012, followed by N718AN on December 19 and N719AN on January 28, 2013. The first two are now in service.

The airline commented:

“Two new Boeing 777-300 ER aircraft will bring you a world-class travel experience like no other. Customers traveling between Dallas/Fort Worth and Sao Paulo will be the first to experience the newest addition to our fleet. And, from January 31 through February 28, 2013, we will operate both of our 777-300 ER aircraft for a total of six round-trip flights per week. Customers flying between both Dallas/Fort Worth and New York JFK and London Heathrow will be the next to fly on the new aircraft. Want to be sure you’re flying on our brand new plane? While purchasing your ticket, just make sure that “77W” is listed as the aircraft type for your selected flight.

From new cabin interiors and updated amenities, to more inflight entertainment options and seat comfort in every cabin – the new aircraft will offer you a new, state-of-the-art travel experience.

We aim to bring you a total of 14 777-300 ERs as part of our plans to take delivery of more new aircraft than any other U.S. carrier by the end of the decade.”

New Boeing 777-300 ER routes per Airline Route:

New York (JFK) – London (Heathrow) starts March 30

Dallas/Fort Worth – London (Heathrow) starts April 2

New York (JFK) – Sao Paulo starts April 11

Los Angeles – London (Heathrow) starts June 12

Copyright Photo: Josh Rawlin. Boeing 777-323 ER N718AN (msn 41665) is pulled briefly out of the hangar at the Dallas/Fort Worth base before being put into revenue service.

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American Airlines takes delivery of its first Boeing 777-300 ER, will introduce finally a new livery

American Airlines (Dallas/Fort Worth) yesterday (December 11) accepted its first new Boeing 777-323 ER (N717AN, msn 31543). The airliner was painted without markings in a gray and silver metallic paint. American Airlines will finish painting the aircraft in a new livery. This is the first color scheme change since the current brand was first designed and painted in 1968 and introduced fleet-wide in 1969. It was the longest running airline livery in the world of a major airline. The new type will be introduced on the Dallas/Fort Worth-Sao Paulo route on January 31. American has nine more copies to come. AA issued this statement:

American Airlines on December 11 took delivery of its first Boeing 777-300 ER (Extended Range) aircraft, another step in its plan to create the industry’s most modern fleet. American is the first U.S. airline to order and take delivery of the Boeing 777-300 ER, which will give American’s fleet additional network flexibility, while delivering increased efficiency and better operating economics.

American’s 777-300 ER, was delivered without the traditional American livery, marks the beginning of the airline’s brand new fleet type and points toward the airline’s future. Inside, the cabin is configured with three classes, featuring lie-flat seats in First and Business Class.

The Dallas/Fort Worth-Sao Paulo route, scheduled for January 31, 2013, will be the first to feature the newest addition to American’s fleet. Subsequently, the aircraft is slated to fly to London Heathrow from both Dallas/Fort Worth and New York JFK.

The modern new aircraft will feature a freshly painted livery on the outside. Upon boarding, American customers will be invited inside through a dramatic archway and ceiling treatment and mood lighting, to continue the modern experience and the look and feeling of spaciousness. A walk-up bar in the premium cabin stocked with snacks and refreshments will be a first for any U.S. airline and adds another distinctive luxury feature to the 777-300 ER. Entertainment options include up to 120 movies, more than 150 TV programs and more than 350 audio selections that will be offered throughout the aircraft. Also, every seat will feature individual 110-volt AC power outlets and USB jacks for charging personal electronic devices.

Will this new livery survive a merger? If American merges with US Airways and US Airways management takes over will they see this color scheme as an emblem of the past AA management or will they want another new fresh design of their own? Stay tuned for the unveiling.

American Airlines is expected to emerge from Chapter 11 bankruptcy reorganization in January and a possible merger with US Airways could also be announced in January. January will be a watershed month for AA with at least a new brand and a new aircraft type.

Meanwhile, CEO Tom Horton wants a quick resolution of whether the company will merge with US Airways or emerge from Chapter 11 as a stand-alone carrier according to this report by Reuters.

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