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Article: Two U.S. Airlines Hope for Fewer Restrictions in Hong Kong Market.
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- Chicago Tribune (Chicago, IL)
- Article date:
- June 18, 2002
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Byline: John Schmeltzer
Jun. 18--Aviation talks aimed at increasing competition in the Hong Kong market are due to resume Tuesday, with two U.S. carriers hoping that Hong Kong and U.S. authorities will ease restrictions.
For Ft. Worth-based American Airlines, the world's largest carrier, a deal would allow it to launch non-stop service from Chicago and establish a code-sharing agreement with Hong Kong-based Cathay Pacific Airlines.
For Elk Grove Township-based United Airlines, the world's second-largest carrier, a deal would allow it to provide additional service to destinations beyond Hong Kong, including mainland China.
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