Delta to Launch Nonstop Service between Seattle and Tokyo-Haneda

Delta Air Lines

this weekend will begin new service between Seattle-Tacoma International Airport and Haneda Airport in Tokyo. Prior to the inaugural flight, Seattle was the largest West Coast city without nonstop service to Haneda, which is the preferred Tokyo airport for many business travelers due to its proximity to the city's central business district. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20090202/DELTALOGO) "Delta's Tokyo-Haneda flight and expanded Seattle service will significantly benefit regional customers by opening new doors for commerce with Asia," said Bob Cortelyou, Delta's senior vice president – Network Planning. "Our commitment to investing in onboard products and airport facilities, while growing service to markets in Asia and Europe, positions Delta as Seattle's premier international airline." Seattle-Haneda service adds to Delta's growing Asian gateway in Seattle. In addition to Tokyo, Delta will begin new service to Shanghai on June 16, and also operates flights to Beijing and Osaka, Japan. In addition to its Asian gateway, Delta operates nonstop service to Paris and Amsterdam from Seattle. This summer the airline will operate more than 45 daily flights to 18 destinations worldwide from Seattle. The Haneda flight will operate using a Boeing 767-300ER at which time every Delta trans-Pacific flight will