AIRLINE NOTES

China Eastern to Debuts in Toronto – China Eastern Airlines has begun operations between Shanghai Pudong International Airport and Toronto Pearson International Airport. The route will be operated by an A340-600 every Wednesday, Friday and Sunday.

American Adds Eight for Fall – More signs of the American Airlines - US Airways merger: The addition of eight new domestic routes from the new carrier’s hubs in Charlotte, Chicago, Dallas/Fort Worth, Philadelphia and Phoenix. Scheduled to launch Cleveland, OH, Grand Rapids, MI, Evansville, IN, Fort Wayne, IN and Bismarck, ND, a new destination for the combined carrier.

Delta Expands European Routes – Delta has launched daily year-round service from JFK in New York to Zurich. In addition, Delta will offer expanded service to Rome’s Boeing 767-300ER and daily Rome service will operate on an Airbus A330-300 aircraft.

Effective this winter, Delta and its joint venture partners Air France-KLM and Alitalia Jackson Atlanta International Airport. The partners will increase the number of nonstop Visit delta.com for more information.

Qantas Upgrades DFW – SYD to A380 – Qantas Airlines has announced that the Airbus A380 will be deployed Sept.29 on its popular Dallas/Ft. Worth to Sydney route.

from both the Australian carrier and Emirates Airline. Those aircraft will utilize two gates, D15 and D16, and will be served with three passenger jet bridges.

For details visit qantas.com.au.

United Unveils New Nonstops to Tokyo, Panama City – United Airlines has announced daily nonstop service from San Francisco to Tokyo’s Haneda Ariport. The route will operate aboard a Boeing 777.

United is also planning nonstop service between their hub at Denver International Airport and Panama City beginning Dec 3, subject to government approval. The new and October aboard a Boeing 737-700.

Visit united.com for details.