Air China's Second Daily Nonstop Los Angeles-Beijing Flight Gets
the New Generation Boeing 777-300ER Upgrade, June 1, 2012
China's exclusive national flag carrier
continues its fleet upgrade with USA-China flights
LOS ANGELES, May 22,
2012 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- Reflecting on Air China's
commitment to the Southern
California market, the airline's second daily nonstop
flight between Los
Angelesand Beijing (CA
988/CA 987) will be upgraded to the new-generation B777-300ER
on June 1, 2012. In February this year,
the Los Angeles-Beijing evening flight (CA 984/CA 983) was the first
Air China flight from the USA to
use the greener, cleaner and more fuel-efficient "triple seven."
Air China is the only airline that
offers nonstop service between these two cities.
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The airline's daily nonstop New
York-Beijing route is scheduled
to be upgraded to the same aircraft on October
1, 2012. In 2013, the San
Francisco daily nonstop flight is expected to have its
own B777-300ER upgrade.
"The USA is a priority for us. The
upgrade of the two daily flights out of Los
Angeles and the daily flight out of New York during this year alone shows our commitment
to provide air travelers with the best product available. The
performance enhancements in the range and payload capabilities of
the B777-300ER make it a perfect match for our passengers to and
from the United States," Dr. Chi, Air
China's Vice President and General Manager for North America stated.
The "triple seven" has a wider cabin than any competing
airplane—current or planned. It is designed for maximum passenger
comfort and convenience. Air China's Forbidden Pavilion First Class features 8
luxury suites, 41 flat beds in the Capital Pavilion business class
and 259 economy seats with individual monitors and AVOD
(audio-video on demand).
Air China offers its premium
passengers with a personal "meet-and-greet" service on arrival
inBeijing. An English and Chinese bilingual
Air China agent will meet the passenger at the gate; escort him/her
to immigration, baggage claim and customs all the way to the main
exit at the arrival level for ground transportation. Even better,
premium passengers can reserve, at the time of booking,
complimentary chauffeured individual BMW sedan transfers from the
airport to any final destination in Beijing, Shanghai, Chengdu, Guangzhou and Shenzhen.
Domestic and international premium passengers can relax in
luxurious business or first class lounges in Beijing between flights or before boarding. Inside
the lounges are VIP rooms, dining rooms serving local and
international cuisines, wine bar, shower rooms, Internet access,
desktop computers and facilities for sleep or business. The lounges
are also available to Air China's Companion VIP members
and Star Alliance Gold card
holders.
Air China is a member
of Star Alliance, the world's biggest
airline network which is celebrating its 15th anniversary this
year. The network's global coverage now includes 1,300 airport
destinations in 190 countries with over 21,000 flights daily.
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SOURCE Air China