ANA announces first Dreamliner routes to U.S.
TOKYO —
ANA, the launch customer for the Boeing 787 Dreamliner, has announced the first destinations it will fly to in the U.S. using the revolutionary aircraft. ANA plans to begin operating services from Tokyo’s Narita airport to Seattle and San Jose from fiscal year 2012 onwards.
Flying long-haul services to these two key West Coast destinations will enable ANA to maximize the Dreamliner’s efficiency and performance. The Dreamliner uses 20% less fuel than similar-sized aircraft, making it the first mid-sized airplane capable of flying long-range routes, and offers new standards of passenger comfort because of its composite structure and interior design.
Shinichiro Ito, president and CEO of ANA Group, commented: “We are very pleased to announce the launch of further international Dreamliner services to these two new destinations on the west coast of the United States. We will make full use of the efficiencies of the 787 as well as capitalizing on our close relationship with United and Continental Airlines to enhance the competitiveness of our joint ventures with these two Star Alliance partners.”
“Seattle is an important international business hub and home to companies such as Microsoft, Amazon and, of course, Boeing itself while San Jose is in the heart of Silicon Valley. Passenger demand to fly to both destinations is high, not only from Japan but from many Asian cities. The launch of these new services will make ANA the only Japanese airline to operate the two routes, as well as the only carrier to operate the Narita-San Jose route.”
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globalwatcher
Wow, a great marketing strategy.
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nisegaijin
Rubbish! fly it to Hawaii!
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BernieK
San Francisco International made more sense than San Jose. I wouldn't be surprised the Dreamliner go to San Francisco too for the tourists.
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Ranger_Miffy2
Why San Jose?
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pamelot
Do You Know The Way To San Jose?
Wo wo wo wo wo wo wo wo wo wooo...
I smell a theme song...
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globalwatcher
San Jose is a one of US cities with many Japanese business executives doing hi-tech related business there. If you come to San Jose, you will see this is a Japanese friendly airport with all signs in Japanese unlike SFO. Also, San Jose is very rich in Japanese culture. FYI
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Scrote
There used to be an American Airlines flight from Narita to San Jose. If you don't rent a car it's a pain to get from San Francisco to San Jose, especially on weekends.
My question about fuel surcharges remains unanswered: the alleged rationale behind the fuel surcharge is to offset the increased cost of fuel. The surcharge on longer flights is more because more fuel is used. If the "dreamliner" uses 20% less fuel the surcharge should be reduced accordingly. If it isn't, ANA should explain why.
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Serrano
Seattle and San Jose? What about Washington D.C.?
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