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AA MULLS FIRST CLASS TOKYO-LA EXTENSION
PASSENGERS travelling between Tokyo and Los Angeles on American Airlines (AA) got the option of flying in a first class cabin from June 6 after the US carrier switched from a three-class B787-9 Dreamliner to a four-class B777-300ER.
The first class cabin is only set to be available until October 27, but an AA executive told Business Traveller Asia-Pacific that “all signs look positive” for extending the service beyond that date.
“At this stage we do not plan to extend the 777-300ER service beyond October 27, but this is of course under review. All signs look positive at this stage,” said Shane Hodges, vice president, Asia Pacific.
An AA spokesperson, seeking to clarify Hodges’ comments, said that the airline is “cautiously optimistic” about extending the first class B777-300ER service beyond October 27.
Hodges added: “We’re seeing increased demand for both Flagship First and Flagship Business on this important business route... We will see how the rest of the peak season pans out before making a decision.” aa.com
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