Atlanta
(2008-06-23)
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Delta says it's recently learned demand to fly from Atlanta to Shanghai in the winter won't be as high as the company anticipated. So, starting early November, Delta will fly non-stop to Shanghai 5 times a week instead of 7.
American Airlines and other carriers have flown non-stop dailies to China. However, Delta spokesperson Susan Elliott says you can't compare those companies' flights to Delta's route out of Atlanta.
ELLIOT: I think what makes it unique is that it is direct from the Southeast. It's the first of its kind and Delta remains committed to the Shanghai market and we're going to continue serving Atlanta Shanghai.
Delta plans to resume non-stop dailies to Shanghai after the winter.
Delta's Atlanta-to-Shanghai route took off in late March. Shanghai is China's major business city and flights to the region are extremely lucrative and hard to come by for airlines. © Copyright 2009, WABE
