Press ReleaseSource: Delta Air Lines, Inc.
Delta Air Lines Achieves Broad Government Support for U.S.-China Service
Monday November 22, 2:53 pm ET Airline submits final arguments to the U.S. DOT in support of its proposed Atlanta-Beijing service
ATLANTA, Nov. 22 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- U.S. House and Senate Aviation subcommittee chairs, in addition to more than two dozen mayors, 44 airport directors and Governors and other key state economic development officials representing 13 states have endorsed Delta Air Lines' (NYSE: DAL - News) bid to provide daily service between Atlanta and Beijing.
The statements of support have been filed with the U.S. Department of Transportation, along with the final arguments in support of its proposal that Delta is filing today, as part of the 2005/2006 U.S.-China services case.
"The breadth and scope of support from federal, local and state officials throughout the entire Eastern United States demonstrates the importance of the economic value associated with Delta's new service connecting the Southeast with the People's Republic of China. These public officials truly recognize the vital trade importance of Delta's air link for both the traveling public and cargo shippers," said Scott Yohe, Delta's senior vice president of Government Affairs.
Delta's Atlanta-Beijing proposal would provide extensive network coverage for the entire United States, especially those areas of the Eastern and Southeastern United States that are in most critical need of first nonstop-to- nonstop and competitive service options. Delta proposal to provide non-stop service from its Atlanta hub to Beijing will do more to improve service and competitive options for more U.S.-China travelers than any other proposal. Combined with the vast connection opportunities provided by Delta's Atlanta hub -- the largest hub in the world -- the proposed daily Atlanta- Beijing service will enable Delta to provide convenient, single-connection passenger and cargo service to China. Delta plans to utilize its Boeing 777 aircraft, outfitted with Delta's award-winning BusinessElite service, on the new service.
Delta Air Lines Achieves Broad Government Support for U.S.-China Service
Monday November 22, 2:53 pm ET Airline submits final arguments to the U.S. DOT in support of its proposed Atlanta-Beijing service
ATLANTA, Nov. 22 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- U.S. House and Senate Aviation subcommittee chairs, in addition to more than two dozen mayors, 44 airport directors and Governors and other key state economic development officials representing 13 states have endorsed Delta Air Lines' (NYSE: DAL - News) bid to provide daily service between Atlanta and Beijing.
The statements of support have been filed with the U.S. Department of Transportation, along with the final arguments in support of its proposal that Delta is filing today, as part of the 2005/2006 U.S.-China services case.
"The breadth and scope of support from federal, local and state officials throughout the entire Eastern United States demonstrates the importance of the economic value associated with Delta's new service connecting the Southeast with the People's Republic of China. These public officials truly recognize the vital trade importance of Delta's air link for both the traveling public and cargo shippers," said Scott Yohe, Delta's senior vice president of Government Affairs.
Delta's Atlanta-Beijing proposal would provide extensive network coverage for the entire United States, especially those areas of the Eastern and Southeastern United States that are in most critical need of first nonstop-to- nonstop and competitive service options. Delta proposal to provide non-stop service from its Atlanta hub to Beijing will do more to improve service and competitive options for more U.S.-China travelers than any other proposal. Combined with the vast connection opportunities provided by Delta's Atlanta hub -- the largest hub in the world -- the proposed daily Atlanta- Beijing service will enable Delta to provide convenient, single-connection passenger and cargo service to China. Delta plans to utilize its Boeing 777 aircraft, outfitted with Delta's award-winning BusinessElite service, on the new service.
