Aviation industry often witnesses wars and rat races between different airlines trying to outdo each other in service and popularity. While the airspace is an open venue to unique and interesting battles, let as look at the airlines that are trying to beat each other in route launches.

British Airways
The mighty commercial carrier of the United Kingdom is one airline that intends to expand its network rapidly. The airline threw a pleasant surprise for Austin residents by announcing the launch of London-Austin route in March 2014. It plans to operate Boeing 787 Dreamliner between these cities. This will be the carrier’s first trans-Atlantic flight to the Texan capital.

United Airlines
The big commercial carrier of the United States is taking a giant leap yet again. The airline that has been penetrating into other destinations to widen its network announced the launch of a new route between Chicago and Saskatoon and Washington Dulles and Quebec City.

Hainan Airlines
China based Hainan Airlines recently commenced service between Chicago and Beijing. The flights between these two cities operate twice a week using Airbus A340 aircrafts. However, the airline intends to double its frequency from November using Boeing 787 Dreamliners. It expects to run a daily service on the route beginning June 2014.

Alaska Airlines
The airline launched nonstop service between Seattle and Portland, Oregon. The carrier will use the services of Boeing 737-800s to operate flights on this route.