American Air Steps Up Delta Rivalry With Seattle as Overseas Hub
- Carrier furthers relationship with Alaska Air in westward push
- Expansion from Pacific Coast hub will include Heathrow service
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American Airlines Group Inc. wants to establish Seattle as an international gateway for westward flights to India and other locations, with help from a reinvigorated partnership with Alaska Air Group Inc.
Nonstop service will begin in October between Seattle and Bangalore, India, the most requested route by big corporate customers, the airlines said in a statement Thursday. American expects to add more flights to India and Asia from Seattle, complementing service to the South Pacific and Europe from the company’s hub in Los Angeles.