Hainan Airlines launches fastest air route to United States
2008-05-08 08:05:07 Xinhua English
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BEIJING, May 8 (Xinhua) -- The first direct air route between Beijing and Seattle will be launched on June 9 by Hainan Airlines. This will be the fastest air link between China and the United States.
The new route will be operated by Airbus A330-200s on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays. Hainan Airlines will use Boeing787s, on the route after delivery next year.
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