Moylan meets with American Airlines for possible Guam route; meets with Vietnamese delegation
BY JACQUELINE GUZMAN
Journal Staff
Washington, D.C. — James C. Moylan, Guam’s delegate to Congress, updated media Feb. 6 on his recent meetings in Washington focused on air connectivity and Indo-Pacific security.
Moylan met with representatives of American Airlines to discuss the potential for future air service to Guam. “Discussions focused on market demand, fleet availability and operational considerations affecting long-haul route expansion,” according to Moylan’s office.
An American Airlines Boeing 737 on the tarmac. Moylan met with the airline's officials for a possible Guam route. Photo courtesy American Airlines
Airline officials indicated there are no regulatory barriers to serving Guam, but current demand levels and aircraft availability remain challenges. Moylan’s office said discussions are continuing with other carriers, including Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines, as they evaluate potential expansion into Asian markets.
Moylan also met with a delegation from the National Assembly of Vietnam led by Major General Nguyen Quoc Hung, vice chairman of the Committee for National Defense, Security and Foreign Affairs, and other members of the National Assembly.
“Discussions were focused on Indo-Pacific security, including developments in the South China Sea, concerns related to illegal fishing and efforts to strengthen the U.S.–Vietnam strategic partnership,” according to Moylan’s office.
Moylan’s office said the meetings reflect ongoing efforts to improve Guam’s connectivity while supporting economic cooperation, regional stability and long-term security interests across the Indo-Pacific region. mbj
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