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By JENNIFER HELDT POWELL
American Airlines is feeding a growing hunger for travel to Asia with a new flight from Boston to Shanghai - through Chicago. The airline plans to start flying to China April 2, after finally having won approval from regulators on boths sides of the world.
"We've seen extraordinary growth in China in recent years," said Jim Carter, managing director of American's Eastern sales division. "We do business with a number of companies in Boston that do business in China. So, from that perspective, it really helps to provide a total portfolio."
Logan officials are also working on a deal with Hainan Airlines to provide a direct flight from Boston to China as interest in the country grows locally. The carrier hopes to start cargo service this summer and passenger service by the end of the year.
Expanded air service is key to opening the market for both tourism and other industries, said Patrick Moscaritolo, head of the Greater Boston Convention and Visitor's Bureau.
Source: Boston Herald
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