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FORT WORTH, Texas, Jan. 31, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Marking an important milestone in its plan to create the industry's most modern, fuel-efficient fleet, American Airlines welcomes the first Boeing 777-300ER (Extended Range) aircraft into its fleet. This evening American will become the first U.S. carrier to fly the 777-300ER when it departs on its inaugural flight from Dallas/Fort Worth to Sao Paulo. "This is a monumental day for all of us at American, and one that many of our...

NEW YORK, Jan. 30, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- A special double treat awaits China and Asia-bound travelers from New York on March 31, 2013 when Air China, China's exclusive national flag carrier, upgrades its aircraft to the state of the art Boeing 777-300ER and increase its frequency from 7 to 11 per week for its nonstop New York-Beijing flights. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20080625/CNW017LOGO ) "Adding new flights is a response to a consistently growing passenger demand...

BEIJING, Jan. 30, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Air China Limited (hereinafter referred to as "Air China") will commence nonstop Chengdu-Frankfurt service on May 19, 2013. The new service will cement Chengdu's position as southwestern China's air transportation hub and offer a faster and more economic option for travelers between southwestern China and Europe. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20080625/CNW017LOGO) Chengdu, the capital of a province widely known as China's...

FORT WORTH, Texas, Jan. 17, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- It's a new year and a fresh new look for American Airlines as the company today unveils a new logo and exterior for its planes, including the already delivered Flagship Boeing 777-300ER aircraft set to fly on Jan. 31. In addition, American plans to continue taking delivery of new planes this year as part of its historic orders for 550 new aircraft. The unveiling of the new logo and livery is the latest step forward in American's...

New Seoul and Istanbul routes; seven more weekly flights to China; Calgary-Narita upgrade MONTREAL, Nov. 29, 2012 /PRNewswire/ - Air Canada is bringing the world closer this summer with a major expansion of its international services. The carrier is launching a new non-stop route between Toronto and Seoul, starting service to Istanbul subject to government approval, adding seven weekly departures to Beijing from Toronto and Vancouver, and upgrading its Calgary-Tokyo Narita...

BEIJING, Nov. 13, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Starting November 22, Air China will use long-range widebody B777-300ER on its Beijing-Frankfurt service. (Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20121113/CN11772)(Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20080625/CNW017LOGO) Quite committed to the route Beijing-Frankfurt, Air China now offers two daily rotations between the two cities. In July of 2011, Air China used its first delivered B777-300ER on its CA931/2 service...

EVERETT, Wash., Oct. 30, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Boeing (NYSE: BA) today delivered a 777-300ER (Extended Range) airplane to Air China, the flag carrier of the People's Republic of China. The airplane livery features a distinctive blended paint design of 40 smiling faces of Chinese people, to represent the critical role that the Chinese aviation industry has played in bringing China to the world. The 40 people portrayed were selected from a social media campaign organized by Air...

BEIJING, Oct. 30, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- At a ceremony held today in Seattle, US, Air China received a newly delivered B777-300ER which has a special livery reflecting is name - "Smiling China". It is also the 10th of the 19 B777-300ERs to be delivered to Air China. These aircraft will further cement Air China's foothold in North America and Europe and enhance the carrier's competitive edge in the international market. (Logo:...

BEIJING, Sept. 29, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Air China officially launched its mobile website in the United States on October 1, 2012. Passengers can use their smartphone to access m.airchina.com and click "Mobile Phone Site" for navigation. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20080625/CNW017LOGO) Air China's mobile website allows passengers to check flights, purchase air tickets, view reservations, book special meals, and inquire about free baggage allowance policies, PhoenixMiles...

LOS ANGELES, Sept. 18, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- To further improve customer service and respond to increasing demand, Air China has decided to extend the hours of operation on weekdays for its North America Call Center. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20080625/CNW017LOGO) Monday through Friday the Call Center is now open from 6 AM to 9 PM, Pacific Standard Time (PST). Service hours during weekends and public holidays remain the same -- from 7:30 AM to 4 PM PST. The customer...