00:00One World Alliance member Royal Air Maroc is to launch Africa's first direct flight to Los Angeles from next year.
00:08Its three-times-a-week route from Casablanca will begin operating from the 7th of June, days before the opening of the FIFA World Cup.
00:15The carrier says the new service is in response to increased demand ahead of the tournament, which gets underway on the 11th of June, and is co-hosted by the United States, Mexico and Canada.
00:25It also represents a major step forward for the national airline in expanding its long-haul network in North America.
00:32It already has routes to New York, Washington, Miami, Montreal and Toronto.
00:36The very early morning departure time from Casablanca will facilitate connections from West Africa, Central Africa and Europe.
00:43It's part of the airline's broader strategy to consolidate its position as a global air and tourism hub in preparation for the 2030 World Cup, co-hosted by nearby Spain and Portugal.
00:53Royal Air Maroc will operate the LA service with Boeing 787s.
00:58Tickets go on sale from the 4th of December.
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