United Airlines is continuing its expansion in Asia with a second daily flight to Manila, a return to Bangkok and Ho Chi Minh City.
United Airlines is continuing its expansion in Asia with a second daily flight to Manila, a new route to Bangkok, and a return to Ho Chi Minh City.
The Chicago, US-based airline announced its plans to launch flights to launch daily flights from Hong Kong to Bangkok and Ho Chi Minh City from October 26. Using Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft, United stated the flights will offer easier connections for travelers from across North America to help meet growing demand for travel to the cities.
United currently operates daily flights on two routes to/from Hong Kong – Los Angeles and San Francisco. The airline previously operated flights between Ho Chi Minh City and Hong Kong until the early 2010s.
Between San Francisco and Manila, United will add a second daily flight on October 25 using Boeing 777-300ER aircraft. With the second daily flight, United states that it will offer daytime and evening flights between the two cities for greater convenience.
United is the lone US-based airline to operate flights to the Philippines, with services to both Manila and Cebu.
"At United, we're changing the way people think about where they travel – by offering the greatest access to see and explore the world, whether it's for relaxation, adventure or business," said Patrick Quayle, Senior Vice President, Global Network Planning and Alliances, United. "We offer more than the best schedule and travel options – we connect customers to sought after destinations and opportunities to explore new, vibrant cities."
In addition, United also announced it will launch the first non-stop service between the US mainland and Adelaide, Australia with a thrice-weekly seasonal service from San Francisco starting December 11. United will use its 787-9 aircraft on the route.
Adelaide will be United's fourth destination in Australia after Sydney, Brisbane, and Melbourne.
With the new routes, United's network will now include 32 cities in the Pacific.
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