Delta Air Lines announced today that it plans to add nonstop routes to Beijing, China and Osaka, Japan in the Summer of 2010, making Seattle-Tacoma International Airport a major gateway to Asia.
“This is excellent news for our state,” said Washington Governor Chris Gregoire. “China and Japan are two of our top export markets. these new direct flights will help expand trade with Asia, bringing more jobs and economic development to Washington. The new flight to Japan will also directly connect us with Hyogo Prefecture, Washington’s sister state in Japan.”
The new flights will complement Delta’s existing service to Tokyo-Narita. Flights will be timed to connect with Delta and Alaska’s 267 combined daily departures to 64 destinations. The new services will use Boeing 767-300 aircraft. Beijing service will begin five times weekly on June 4; the Osaka route will begin daily service on June 7. Service to Amsterdam will increase from 7 to 10 weekly flights beginning June 1.
Tags: China, Delta Airlines, Japan, Sea-Tac
