American to increase New York flights
22 February 2007American Airlines is adding flights to and from New York, raising the stakes in a showdown pitting the nation’s largest carrier against Continental Airlines Inc. and storm-battered JetBlue Airways Corp.
American said Thursday that it will begin nonstop service between New York and Las Vegas — a JetBlue stronghold — in September, and add a few flights to other cities, including San Francisco.
The appeal of New York is obvious. It is the nation’s largest city, a major tourist destination and a hub for international flights.
