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Old Jun 23, 2011 | 8:40 am
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rayhurst
 
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Originally Posted by truthknown
AA does not fly to HKG currently not because it doesnt want to. It doesnt because the pilot contracts currently restrict it. AA's 777-200ERs have the range to reach HKG, no need for a new aircraft just to serve that market.
I have very little knowledge of the aviation industry and specifically airline union contracts, so forgive the ignorance, but why would the pilot contract forbid flying to HKG or other long haul routes?
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