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Delta resumes nonstop service from LAX to Haneda; launches new service from Honolulu

Beginning on October 30, Delta will restart service between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Tokyo International Airport (HND), anticipating Japan’s relaxation of travel restrictions.

The route will start operating three times weekly before moving to daily starting Dec. 1. The restart of service will use Airbus 330-900neo aircraft featuring Delta One Suites, Delta Premium Select, Delta Comfort+ and Main Cabin services.

Delta will also start a new daily service between Honolulu and Haneda on Dec. 1. This is the first time Delta has offered service from Haneda to Honolulu with its start delayed due to the pandemic. Customers will be able to enjoy Delta One, Delta Premium Select, Delta Comfort + and Main Cabin services using the Boeing 767-300ER.Haneda is a key hub for Delta and offers multiple travel options from key U.S. gateways including Seattle, Atlanta and Detroit.

Delta schedule for Los Angeles (LAX) – Haneda (HND) flights (Oct. 30 – Nov. 28):

Flight	Departs	Arrives	Operating Day	Aircraft
DL7	Los Angeles at 9:45 a.m.	Haneda at 3:10 p.m. (next day)	Wed, Fri, Sun	A330-900neo
DL8	Haneda at 4:50 p.m.	Los Angeles at 10:00 a.m. (same day)	Mon, Thu, Sat	A330-900neo

Delta schedule for Los Angeles (LAX) – Haneda (HND) –flights (Dec. 1, 2022 – March 24, 2023):

Flight	Departs	Arrives	Operating Day	Aircraft
DL7	Los Angeles at 9:45 a.m.	Haneda at 3:10 p.m. (next day)	Daily	A330-900neo
DL8	Haneda at 4:50 p.m.	Los Angeles at 10:00 a.m. (same day)	Daily	A330-900neo

Delta schedule for Honolulu (HNL) – Haneda (HND) –flights (Dec. 1, 2022 – March 24, 2023):

Flight	Departs	Arrives	Operating Day	Aircraft
DL181	Honolulu at 1:30 p.m.	Haneda at 6:00 p.m. (next day)	Daily	B767-300ER
DL180	Haneda at 9:00 p.m.	Honolulu at 9:00 a.m. (same day)	Daily	B767-300ER

Delta’s flight schedule remains subject to change due to the evolving nature of COVID-19, customer demand and government travel regulations. Customers are encouraged to visit the Delta Discover Map to check entry requirements before they travel.

“As travel restrictions gradually ease in Japan, we decided to restart the service from Los Angeles and Honolulu and increase the frequency of the flights currently operating flights to Haneda,” said Victor Osumi, Delta’s Managing Director – Japan. “Our commitment to the health and safety of everyone on board always comes first, and customers will enjoy more options to Haneda, with Delta’s unparalleled travel experience on the ground and in the air.”

Delta opened the new Delta Sky Club at Haneda on July 29. The Club features a premium bar serving seasonal cocktails, wines, beers, spirits and Japanese sake – all of which are complimentary for guests. A specialty, made-to-order noodle bar staffed by a dedicated chef will provide a delicious taste of the popular regional cuisine. A buffet bar will serve international and Asian-inspired meals prepared with fresh, seasonal ingredients in the Club’s restaurant-quality kitchen.

When the Delta Sky Way at LAX project is complete in 2023, Terminals 2 and 3 will be a consolidated 1.2- million-square-foot, state-of-the-art, 27-gate complex, providing an easy-to-navigate customer journey as well as connecting Terminals 2 and 3 to the Tom Bradley International Terminal (Terminal B), enabling quick airside connections to Delta and Delta partner-operated flights.

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Air India to Roll Out New Guidelines for Cabin Crew

Air India has announced a revised policy for its cabin crew members operating on domestic and international flights. Under this new policy, certain sections of cabin crew will be required to share rooms during layovers, a move that has drawn attention within the airline.

This updated policy will also apply to Air India Express, following the merger of AIX Connect with Air India. Among the key changes, the allowances for cabin crew on international flights will see an increase, shifting from the USD 75-125 bracket to USD 85-135.

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However, there will be no changes to the allowances for domestic flight cabin crew, who will continue to receive Rs 1,000 per night. Additionally, they will now be eligible for a support allowance of Rs 1,000 per night. does air india have wifi on international flights.

A spokesperson for air india refurbishment emphasized that the revised compensation and benefits remain competitive and aligned with industry standards. They noted that in-flight managers and executives typically have a minimum of 8-9 years of experience.

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While room sharing is already a practice at Air India Express and Vistara, this marks the first implementation of such a policy at Air India itself. The airline aims to balance operational efficiency with crew welfare as part of its ongoing efforts to enhance its operational framework.