Originally Posted by
linglingfool
PDX over LAS? I have to believe AA has a leg to stand on here. The argument that it doesn't offer any connections doesn't make sense when the DOT acknowledges that it's the fifth largest destination from Japan, not even mentioning all the JL feed through HND from other destinations.
I have to think that Japanese people would be more than happy connecting at LAX/SFO/SEA on their way to LAS if that means flying JL/NH metal for a majority of the journey.