Aeromexico added a second daily service to its daily San Antonio-Mexico City route. Afriqiyah Airways launched twice-weekly Tripoli-Beijing service aboard an Airbus A330-200. Air China will launch a second daily Beijing-Los Angeles service Sept. 1 aboard a Boeing 747-400.
Southwest Airlines said Tuesday it is this week commencing Required Navigation Performance procedures for approaches at 11 airports, asserting that "these new efficient flight procedures and enhanced avionics" will save the LCC $16 million annually.