American Airlines delays Chicago-Beijing route

NEW YORK -- American Airlines is delaying the launch of flights between Chicago's O'Hare International Airport and Beijing until it gets approval for certain takeoff and landing times from Chinese authorities.

The airline, based in Fort Worth, Texas, is tentatively delaying the start of flights until May 4. It claims Chinese aviation officials haven't given it the times it asked for in October.

American was scheduled to start service on Monday. The airline is rebooking customers on other flights or offering full refunds.