ANCA discusses launching Los Angeles-Yerevan direct flights

Y 6, ARMENPRESS. The Armenian National Committee of America (ANCA) met Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) officials to discuss launching direct flights between the United States and Armenia, ANCA reported.

The discussions with LAWA Chief Executive Officer Deborah Flint and Deputy Executive Director and Chief of External Affairs Trevor Daley provided an opportunity for a positive and constructive exchange of views about the practical steps needed to establish direct air service between LAX and Zvartnots Airport (EVN) in Yerevan.

“We welcome our constructive engagement with the senior leadership of LAWA and value their willingness to facilitate discussions among a diverse set of U.S. and Armenian public and private stakeholders to realize our goal of direct LAX to Yerevan flights,” ANCA representative Raffi Hamparian said.

The ANCA called on the U.S. Department of Transportation to support a public-private partnership regarding establishing U.S. to Armenia flights, involving U.S. airlines and relevant government agencies