Of course, no significant event happens in LA without the mayor making a boneheaded comment or trying to take credit for it. It's almost as if there was no way to get to DC from LA before now:
"The establishment of a direct flight to our nation’s capital makes it easier for those who want to visit the halls of Congress or visit our nation’s monuments and national treasures. [...]" said Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa.
Interested to see how AS reacts.