Re: CR Airways getting 737/787's!!
Has anyone seen a report from Associated Press saying that Hainan Airways are planning to operate a non stop service between China and Boston? ( Chinese city not specified). The report quotes the Mayor of Boston.
Looking at Hainan's current fleet, they do not seem to have aircraft at the moment that would do Boston to China non stop. I suppose if they want 777s Boeing will find some for them. The report does say start by 'years end', which I take to be this year.
I thought a few years ago when American Airlines were planning a Boston-Tokyo service they said the runway at Boston might cause some restrictions on longer flights.
Airline to Offer Boston-China Flights
From Associated Press
January 02, 2006 2:24 PM EST
BOSTON - Hainan Airlines will offer the first direct flights between Boston and China, officials here said Monday.
The deal between Hainan and the Massachusetts Port Authority, which operates Logan International Airport, was announced by Mayor Thomas Menino during his fourth-term inauguration speech.
It will be the first nonstop service between China and the United States for the low-cost carrier.
The ag reement, which still needs Federal Aviation Administration approval, calls for cargo service to begin this summer, with passenger flights to start by year's end.
Hainan is China's fourth-largest airline and is in the process of changing its name to Grand China Airline.