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Air China launches nonstop service from Beijing to Washington, D.C.(Global Times) 08:18, March 14, 2025
The adjustment also appears to be a timely response to competition in the aviation market, further solidifying Air China's position in the trans-Pacific routes between China and North America, the industry observer said.
Air China resumed its Beijing-Washington route on November 21, 2023, with flights operating twice a week on Tuesdays and Saturdays. At the same time, the airline has also increased its Beijing-Los Angeles route to three weekly flights, according to traveldaily.cn.
Air China's latest flight adjustment comes after United Airlines revealed plans to launch a direct service connecting Los Angeles International Airport with Beijing Capital International Airport beginning in May this year. It will use Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft on the route.
According to United Airlines' website, the first flight between Los Angeles and Beijing is scheduled for May 1, 2025.
As China and the US have established close links in a variety of areas, including economics and tourism, the flights will further ease connectivity between people in both countries and boost economic and cultural exchanges.
As the global aviation industry continues to recover, airlines are actively adjusting their networks to align with market dynamics. This decision by Air China represents a calculated response to shifting travel patterns, reinforcing the importance of direct, high-capacity routes in international travel, Wang said.
(Web editor: Tian Yi, Zhong Wenxing)
