United Airlines has filed rebuttal arguments demonstrating why its proposal for nonstop Los Angeles-Shanghai service would best serve interests in the United States and afford the greatest public benefit.<\/p>\n
The proposal would provide direct service between Los Angeles and Shanghai.\u00a0 Los Angeles is the largest city in the United States without any service to China by a U.S. carrier. The United States Department of Transportation is expected to award the route this fall, with service to begin in March 2009.<\/p>\n
\"Our strategy is very clear: propose service from the cities and regions of the country with the most pressing demand,\" said Michael Whitaker, senior vice president, United Airlines. \"The data speaks for itself – Los Angeles is the fastest growing market without nonstop service to Shanghai from a U.S. carrier. Our proposal will meet regional demand for service in an area significantly underserved.\"<\/p>\n
In a statement, Governor Schwarzenegger strongly supported United's route proposal: \"China's more than 1 billion citizens represent an important market for California products and services. United Airlines' proposal to add daily, nonstop service between our state and China is a great opportunity to promote California tourism and pump up our state's economy.\u00a0 Direct flights between California and China will only have a positive impact on our state and I look forward to working with United Airlines in the future as we continue to strengthen our economic ties with this important Pacific Rim partner.\"<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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