On April 16, Paul Pan, Vice President of American Airlines for the Asia-Pacific region, announced in Shanghai the launch of special discounted fares to thank the many passengers and celebrate the successful three-year anniversary of American Airlines' operations in China. Starting immediately until April 30, passengers can purchase round-trip tickets through American Airlines' Chinese official website or various local travel agencies for destinations including New York, Boston, Dallas, Las Vegas, and other major U.S. cities. The economy class tickets start at just RMB 3,800, while business class tickets start at RMB 30,000. Passengers will also experience the enhanced services provided by American Airlines at the new Terminal 2 of Pudong Airport. Economy class ticket validity lasts until May 31, whereas business class tickets are valid until August 31.
**Release Time:** 10:01:59 AM, April 17, 2009, Xinhua News Agency, Shanghai Channel.