American goes low on Shanghai prices
American Airlines has confirmed round-trip introductory rates from $625 for travel on its new route between Chicago and Shanghai. (See Shang-high hopes for cheaper China flights)
The service is American's first to China and will begin on April 2. The discounted rate is available on tickets purchased up until March 10, for outward travel between April 2 and May 18. Return journeys must be completed by June 30, and the discounted rate is only available on tickets booked through American Airlines' website.
The cheap seats are available at $625 from Chicago O’Hare and $675 from Atlanta, Boston, New York LaGuardia, Newark, St Louis, and Washington D.C. Flights from Dallas/Fort Worth will cost $680. Fares do not include a federal excise tax, local airport charges, and September 11 security fees.
Shanghai becomes the 21st international destination currently served by American and the new route marks 80 years since the company's first flight from Chicago to St Louis in April 1926.
American becomes the second US airline to operate the route along with United Airlines and will fly Boeing 777s between Chicago and Shanghai.
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