The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) today awarded the new nonstop U.S.-China route to United Airlines. A daily service between Dulles International Airport near Washington and Beijing Capital International Airport will be accorded to them.
Northwest spokesman, Bill Mellon said:
The record showed that Northwest’s proposal would have benefited the most passengers, served the most U.S. cities, and provided the quickest and most efficient routings to China,
In winning the route, UAL beat out applications from American Airlines, Continental Airlines and Northwest Airlines, which all wanted to boost their Pacific routes
United States carriers, decrepit by low-cost competition at home, have sought out growth on profitable international routes, and China’s economic development presents a good opening for airlines with service there. United Airlines (NASDAQ: UAUA) operates more than 3,700* flights a day on United, United Express and Ted to more than 210 U.S. domestic and international destinations.
Via: The New York Times
