President Surangel S. Whipps Jr., of Palau, joined United Airlines leaders in Washington, D.C. at a Sept. 23 reception (From left) J. Scott Kirby, CEO of United; Whipps; and Steve Morrissey, vice president of regulatory and policy for United. Direct flights between Narita, Japan and Palau are scheduled to begin on Oct. 29. Photo courtesy of Office of the President of Palau