AMERICAN AIRLINES, which can trace its history back 80 years, yesterday launched a daily non-stop service from Chicago O'Hare to Shanghai, its first foray into China. Flight time for the three-class Boeing 777 flight is around 14 hours. It is however not American”s longest flight, that honour going to Chicago ” Delhi, normally 30 minutes further, once again a 777 featuring the carrier's Flagship Suite in first class. United Airlines is already established on the route with a similar Boeing 777 operation. Until airlines in general introduce competitive single sector long haul fares business users will find difficulties in making a comparison.
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