Top executives from Hainan Airlines and LVCVA toasting to the launch of the new route
CHINA’s Hainan Airlines (HNA) will be operating a direct flight between Beijing and Las Vegas come December 2, the first nonstop service to connect Mainland China with the US city.
The announcement was made yesterday by the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA), after HNA filed an application with the US Department of Transportation to launch the flight.
Once the approval is received, travel agents and OTAs, as well as direct sales channels will start selling the service, stated LVCVA.
The flight will be operated by Boeing 787 Dreamliners in a two-class (34 business and 177 economy) configuration, departing thrice-weekly on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.
Flights depart Las Vegas McCarran International Airport at 12.30 and arrive at Beijing’s Capital Airport at 17.30 the subsequent day. Return flights leave Beijing at 14.20 and arrive at Las Vegas at 10.30 the same day. The nonstop flight time is approximately 13 hours westbound and 12 hours eastbound.
“We are extremely proud to welcome Hainan Airlines to Las Vegas with their convenient, premium-service for Chinese visitors,” said Rossi Ralenkotter, president and CEO of LVCVA.
“China is an area where we have seen steady growth in visitation and we will continue to focus on experiences and amenities that cater to our Chinese guests. With these first-ever flights from China to Las Vegas, we are anticipating more than US$33.5 million in annual economic impact.”
