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United adds nearly 150 flights to warm-weather cities this winter

United Airlines made this announcement:

As demand for travel continues to build, United Airlines is expecting the resurgence to continue for winter holiday travel and is planning ahead by increasing service to cities in the U.S.,ย Mexico, theย Caribbeanย andย Central America. The airline will add nearly 150 flights to warm-weather destinations across the U.S and is increasing service to Latin beach and leisure markets by 30% compared to 2019. The airline will fly 137 more flights than it did in 2019 to places likeย Florida,ย California,ย Arizona,ย Georgiaย andย Nevadaย starting this November through next March.

United has prepared for the return of air travel for more than a year, matching its flying schedule and aircraft availability to demand by maintaining close coordination between its network planning teams and the airline’s operating groups. During this fourth of July travel period, United carried five times as many customers as it did over the same period in 2020 and in anticipation of that trend continuing throughout 2021, the airline is expanding its winter schedule.

“Celebrating the holidays with family and loved ones in 2020 was a challenge, and we know our customers are already eager to plan winter vacations and gatherings in person this year to make up for time that they lost,” saidย Ankit Gupta, vice president of network planning at United. “As pandemic restrictions ease, people are becoming more confident in planning travel further in advance, so we want to make sure to offer our customers as much choice as possible.”

Most of these additional flights will be operated with mainline aircraft featuring United FirstSMย , Economy Plusยฎย and standard Economy seat options and complimentary snacks and onboard Wi-Fi. The additional U.S. flights include:

  • Up to 25 additional daily flights fromย New York/Newarkย to citiesย including Ft. Myers,ย Jacksonvilleย and Savannah
  • Up to 14 additional daily flights fromย Denverย to cities includingย Charleston,ย Ft. Lauderdaleย and Savannah
  • Up to 12 additional daily flights fromย Chicagoย to cities includingย Key West,ย Las Vegasย andย San Diego
  • Up to 11 additional daily flights fromย Washington D.C.ย to cities includingย Charleston,ย New Orleansย andย Phoenix
  • Up to seven additional daily flights fromย Houstonย toย Floridaย includingย Miami,ย Orlandoย andย Palm Beach
  • Up to four additional daily flights fromย Los Angelesย toย Orlando,ย Tampaย and Ft. Myers
  • Up to four additional daily flights fromย Clevelandย toย Orlando,ย Tampaย and Ft. Myers
  • Up to three additional daily flights fromย San Franciscoย toย Orlandoย and Ft. Myers

And as customers continue to reunite with family and friends in warm international destinations this winter, United is increasing service to theย Caribbean,ย Mexicoย andย Central Americaย by 30% compared to 2019. This added service includes launching 12 new routes fromย Denver,ย Los Angeles,ย New York/Newark,ย San Franciscoย andย Washington, D.C.ย to destinations includingย Belizeย City,ย Belize;ย Cozumel, Mexico;ย Liberia,ย Costa Ricaย andย Nassau, Bahamas.Image

United unveils campaign featuring Team USA Olympic and Paralympic athletes

United Airlines made this announcement:

Today, United, the official airline sponsor of Teamย USA, debuted its new advertising campaign featuring five of the world’s most accomplished and decorated Olympic and Paralympic athletes. Driven by the tagline “Time to Let Yourself Fly,” the campaign highlights Teamย USA’sย return to the Games and honors the feeling many Americans have as they consider returning to travel. Customers traveling with United this summer will experience touches of the Teamย USAย collaboration through signage displayed throughout United terminals and limited-edition amenity kits and pajamas available on select flights.

Selected for their shared values of ambition, excellence, diversity and unity on a global stage, Team United is comprised of the following athletes:

  • Simone Bilesย โ€“ Gymnast fromย Houston, Texas, and the world’s most decorated female gymnast in history
  • Kolohe Andinoย โ€“ Surfer fromย San Clemente, California, who holds the record for most championship titles in U.S. surfing history
  • Julie Ertzย โ€“ Soccer Defender fromย Mesa, Arizona, and two-time World Cup champion
  • Jessica Longย โ€“ Swimmer fromย Baltimore, Maryland, and 23-time Paralympic medalist
  • Oz Sanchezย โ€“ Hand Cyclist fromย San Diego, California, and six-time Paralympic medalist

“The upcoming Olympic and Paralympic games mark the 40th year we’ve supported Teamย USAย on their journey from practice to the podium,” saidย Janet Lamkin, senior vice president of market and community innovation at United. “Like the athletes we’ve flown over the years to compete on a global stage, United is an airline committed to doing the hard work to be the best and engage deeply in the communities we serve.”

For the last four decades, United has proudly sponsored Teamย USAย Olympic and Paralympic athletes as part of its long-standing relationship with the United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee.ย As the official airline sponsor of Teamย USA, United flies athletes along with their equipment and gear, and maintains reservations agents dedicated to Teamย USA’sย travel needs.

Leading up to and throughout theย Tokyoย Games, United will also encourage fans to “let yourself fly” with United through airport and onboard marketing activations. Campaign visuals will be displayed on signage throughout United’s airports. Customers flying in premium cabins this summer will receive limited-edition Teamย USA-themed amenity kits and on select international flights, customers in United Polarisยฎ business class will dream like an Olympian in Teamย USA-themed pajamas.

United orders 50 737 MAX 8s, 150 737 MAX 10s and 70 A321neos, largest order in airline’s history and biggest by a single carrier in a decade

First MAX 8, delivered on June 27, 2021

United Airlines today announced the purchase of 270 new Boeing and Airbus aircraft – the largest combined order in the airline’s history and the biggest by an individual carrier in the last decade. The ‘United Next’ plan will have a transformational effect on the customer experience and is expected to increase the total number of available seats per domestic departure by almost 30%, significantly lower carbon emissions per seat and create tens of thousands of quality, unionized jobs by 2026, all efforts that will haveย a positive, ripple effectย across the broader U.S. economy.

When combined with the current order book, United expects to introduce more than 500 new, narrow-body aircraft: 40 in 2022, 138 in 2023 and as many as 350 in 2024 and beyond. That means in 2023 alone, United’s fleet will, on average, add about one new narrow-body aircraft every three days.

United’s new aircraft order โ€“ 50 737 MAX 8s, 150 737 MAX 10s and 70 A321neos โ€“ will come with a new signature interior that includes seat-back entertainment in every seat, larger overhead bins for every passenger’s carry-on bag and the industry’s fastest available in-flight WiFi, as well as a bright look-and-feel with LED lighting. The airline expects to fly the first 737 MAX 8 with the signature interior this summer and to begin flying the 737 MAX 10 and the Airbus A321neo in early 2023.

What’s more, United intends to upgrade 100% of its mainline, narrow-body fleet to these standards by 2025, an extraordinary retrofit project that, when combined with the number of new aircraft joining the fleet, means United will deliver its state-of-the-art inflight experience to tens of millions of customers at an unprecedented pace.

This order will also significantly boost United’s total number of mainline daily departures and available seats across the airline’s North American network, as well as the number of premium seats, both United FirstSMย andย Economy Plusยฎ. Specifically, United expects it will have on average 53 premium seats per North American departure by 2026, an increase of about 75% over 2019, and more than any competitor inย North America.

Plus, adding these new 737 MAX and Airbus A321neo aircraft means United will replace older, smaller mainline jets and at least 200 single-class regional jets with larger aircraft, which the airline expects will lead to significant sustainability benefits compared to older planes: an expected 11% overall improvement in fuel efficiency and an expected 17-20% lower carbon emission per seat compared to older planes.

United’s new aircraft reflect a vastly improved customer experience standard โ€“ United’s signature interior โ€“ that places a premium on the overall comfort of flying โ€“ more overall available seats in the market, more premium seats on each aircraft, as well as better entertainment, overhead storage and technology features. These standards will be applied to the airline’s retrofit plan – a nose-to-tail transformation of its mainline, narrow-body fleet – that is expected to be 66% complete by 2023 and 99% complete by the summer of 2025.

United’s new narrow-body jets will help the airline increase its total seats per departure for North American flights by 30 seats, or almost 30%, by 2026. At the same time, the airline will quickly grow the number of United FirstSMย and Economy Plusยฎ seats for customers seeking an elevated experience.

United’s 737 MAX 8 has 16 United FirstSMย seats and 54 Economy Plusยฎ seats โ€“ more than double the number of extra leg room seats offered by competing airlines on similar-sized aircraft. The 737 MAX 10 – the largest member of the MAX family – makes up the majority of United’s new order and will include 20 United FirstSMย seats and 64 Economy Plusยฎ seats and the new A321neo aircraft are expected to have a United FirstSMย and Economy Plusยฎ seat count similar to that of the 737 MAX 10.

Impact inย Newark/NYC

United expects to resume its full schedule of flights out ofย Newarkย byย November 2021ย when the FAA slot waiver period ends. The airline is already the leading carrier fromย Newarkย – United’s largest global gateway – with 430 daily flights that include international destinations likeย Johannesburg,ย Tel Aviv,ย Mumbaiย andย Hong Kong.

United expects the number ofย Newarkย departures on mainline aircraft to increase from 55% in 2019 to 70% by 2026. And by late 2021, United expects 100% ofย Newarkย departures to be on dual-class aircraft, including the 737 MAX and the airline’s new, dual-class 50-seat CRJ-550 jet. Today’s aircraft order means the airline can create quality, union jobs, as well as grow domestic and international capacity fromย Newarkย for years to come by replacing smaller mainline jets with larger aircraft, while at the same time driving international growth, by connecting more customers from U.S. cities toย Newark/NYCย for their international flights.

United is in the midst of a significant facility expansion and upgrade project atย Newark. The work includes renovating an existing United Clubย SMย location in Terminal C, building a completely new lounge in Terminal C that is capable of accommodating 500 travelers and will have panoramic views ofย Manhattan, as well as building a brand new United Club in Terminal A where United will operate from 12 new gates.

United’s new aircraft order is expected to create about 25,000 well-paying, unionized jobs by 2026, including the following at each of the airline’s seven, major U.S. hubs:

  • Newarkย / EWR:ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย up to 5,000 jobs
  • San Franciscoย / SFO:ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย  up to 4,000 jobs
  • Washington, D.C.ย / IAD:ย ย ย ย ย up to 3,000 jobs
  • Chicagoย / ORD:ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย up to 3,000 jobs
  • Houstonย / IAH:ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย  up to 3,000 jobs
  • Denverย / DEN:ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย  up to 3,000 jobs
  • Los Angelesย / LAX:ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย  up to 1,400 jobs

United has contracts in place with the following unions and these descriptions provide an overview of each frontline group as well as salary details for each position:

  • Contact Center, Ramp and Customer Service Agents (represented by IAM):ย United employed about 28,000 agents in 2019 – 14,000 who help load each aircraft, 12,000 customer service representatives in airports and 3,000 contact center agents (including about 900 based at the airline’s Houston Reservation Center and 700 at United’sย Chicagoย facility) who help customers find the best option for their travel. Most of these jobs include entry-level opportunities for people directly out of high school and college, and their combined wages and benefits in 2019 totaled more thanย $90,000ย at the top of their pay scale. Several of United’s top leaders started out working on the ramp or in customer service, including United’s current Senior Vice President of Airport Operations who started on the ramp, the airline’s Vice President ofย San Francisco, who started as a customer service agent and United’s current Managing Director of Customer Care, who started as a lead travel consultant.
  • Dispatchers (represented by PAFCA):ย United has 400 dispatchers and in 2019 their combined wages and benefits totaled more thanย $200,000ย at the top of their pay scale. These positions are certified by the FAA and share joint responsibility with the captain for the safe operation of every United flight. The airline has many dispatchers working in United’s Network Operations Center who came from positions across the company including agents and management positions.
  • Flight Attendants (represented by AFA):ย United had about 24,000 active flight attendants in 2019 and their combined wages and benefits totaled more thanย $90,000ย at the top of their pay scale. With the unique ability to see the world while working, it’s no surprise that flight attendant jobs are highly desired. In 2019, United had over 65,000 applicants for fewer than 1,500 flight attendant positions. New hires go through a six-week training course at United’s Houston Training Center and visit one of the airline’s seven training facilities every year to keep their skills fresh. Additionally, those interested in becoming a flight attendant do not require special schooling or a college degree and are fully trained once hired. United’s current Senior Vice President of Inflight Services started as a flight attendant.
  • Pilots (represented by ALPA):ย United has about 12,000 pilots – Captains of United’s Boeing 787s and 777s can earn more thanย $350,000. In addition, United pilots receive one of the highest 401(k) matches in the nation โ€“ 16% of base pay. United leads the industry as the only major airline to own its own flight school โ€“ย the United Aviate Academy โ€“ and recently embarked on a plan to trainย 5,000 new pilots by 2030ย with the goal of at least half of them being women and people of color. The company had previously announced that it anticipates hiring more than 10,000 pilots by 2029. All United pilots complete intensive simulator training with our pilot instructors and evaluators every nine months at United’s Flight Training Center inย Denver. United’s current Senior Vice President of Flight Operations started as a First Officer, served as a U.S. Naval Aviator and retired as a Navy Captain from the U.S. Navy Reserve.
  • Technicians (represented by IBT):ย United had more than 9,000 technicians in 2019 and their combined wages and benefits totaled more thanย $140,000ย at the top of their pay scale. This frontline team includes aircraft mechanics, facilities technicians and ground equipment technicians. These are highly skilled jobs โ€“ the airline actively recruits from the military – and United provides an onramp to this career through entry-level positions. Several United airlines leaders started out as aircraft mechanics, including the airline’s current Vice President for Technical Operations.

Overall Economic Impact

In addition to creating jobs, the addition of these new aircraft to United’s fleet is expected to drive more thanย $30 billionย in traveler spending when flying United and contribute an estimatedย $50 billionย annually towards the U.S. economy by 2026,ย based on a studyย from the Federal Aviation Administration and United’s internal estimates:

  • Jobs & Wages:ย In 2020, United paid more thanย $10 billionย in wages and this new aircraft order has the potential to create an additional 25,000 United jobs by 2026, with billions of dollars more in potential additional wages expected. United estimates that every new direct airline jobย results in about two additional indirect jobsย like aircraft manufacturers, airport management and airport retail. Furthermore, United’s estimates indicate that each new direct and indirect jobย induces an additional five jobs, potentially creating a total wage impact of up toย $12 billionย annually.
  • Visitor Spending:ย Based on the FAA study, United estimates domestic air travelers spend aboutย $500ย per trip in addition to airfare (food, lodging, recreation, gifts, entertainment, etc.). The addition of 270 new aircraft means the potential to carry tens of millions more passengers per year through 2026, which, using this metric for visitor spending, could contribute more thanย $30 billionย in annual consumer spending when traveling on United.
  • Taxes & Fees:ย Each year, United generates aboutย $4 billionย of direct (ticket excise, fuel, and property) and payroll taxes. United’s own internal analysis estimates that these numbers will increase as a result of purchasing these 270 new aircraft.

Sustainability

By 2026, United expects its use of aircraft in this new order alone will lower the airline’s total carbon emissions per seat up to 15%.ย Specifically, the 737 MAX and A321neo aircraft offer better overall range and environmental performance with their new, more fuel-efficient engines and improved aerodynamics. Improvements come from new engines, lighter-weight carbon composite airframes and aerodynamic innovations like natural laminar flow that reduces drag. United has set an ambitious goal to be 100% green by reducing its greenhouse gas emissions 100% by 2050, without relying on traditional carbon offsets.

In addition, Boeing released this statement:

Boeing and United Airlines today announced the carrier will expand its 737 order book by purchasing an additional 200 737 MAX jets, including 150 for the largest member of the family, the 737-10, and 50 for the airplane that serves the heart of the single-aisle market, the 737-8. The new purchase positions United’s fleet for growth and accelerating demand for air travel.

The purchase increases United’s order book for the fuel-efficient, single-aisle family to 380 airplanes, including 30 that have been delivered. As the launch customer for the 737-10, United placed its first order in 2017 by converting 100 737-9 orders to the larger 737-10 variant. Today’s agreement also includes the purchase of Boeing 737 MAX training simulator data packages to support United’s pilot training programs.

Designed and built in Renton, Washington, the 737 MAX family delivers superior efficiency, flexibility and reliability while reducing fuel use and carbon emissions by at least 14% compared to the airplanes it replaces. The 737-8 seats up to 189 passengers and can fly 3,550 nautical miles โ€“ about 600 miles farther than its predecessor โ€“ allowing airlines to offer new and more direct routes for passengers.

The largest model in the family, the 737-10 seats up to 230 passengers in a single-class configuration and can fly up to 3,300 miles. The fuel-efficient jet can cover 99% of single-aisle routes, including routes served by 757s.

In addition, Airbus issued this statement:

United Airlines has placed an order for 70 Airbus A321neo aircraft, positioning the airline to grow its presence in the single-aisle market in alignment with its โ€œUnited Nextโ€ initiative.ย  The new order complements existing orders from United for 50 A321XLR aircraft, bringing the total commitment from the airline to 120 A321 aircraft.

Unitedโ€™s A321neo aircraft will feature Airbusโ€™ Airspace cabin design, which brings the following passenger-pleasing enhancements: unique welcome and customizable hero lighting (which helps reduce jet lag); new slimmer sidewall panels for extra personal space at shoulder level; better views through the windows with their redesigned bezels and completely integrated window shades; the latest full LED lighting technologies; the largest overhead bin in class; and new lavatories with hygienic touchless features and antimicrobial surfaces.

A significant number of the newly-ordered aircraft will be produced at the Airbus U.S. Manufacturing Facility in Mobile, Alabama. Globally, as of the end of May 2021, the A320neo Family had achieved 7,400 firm orders from 121 customers.

Top Copyright Photo: The first United MAX 8 has been delivered: United Airlines Boeing 737-8 MAX 8 N27251 (msn 43931) BFI (Nick Dean). Image: 954274.

United aircraft slide show (new livery, Boeing):

United Airlines is in talks to buy 100+ Boeing MAX jets according to Bloomberg

United Airlines is reportedly in advanced talks to buy at least 100 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft according to Bloomberg.

United advances innovation through corporate venture capital fund

United Airlines launched a new, corporate venture fund today โ€“ United Airlines Ventures โ€“ that will allow the airline to continue investing in emerging companies that have the potential to influence the future of travel. The new fund will concentrate on sustainability concepts that will complement United’s goal of net zero emissions by 2050 – without relying on traditional carbon offsets – as well as revolutionary aerospace developments and innovative technologies that are expected to create value for customers and United’s operation.

“Younger companies today have learned from aviation’s rich history and are combining it with more advanced technology and creative thinking to develop new ideas that give us the ability to revolutionize how airlines operate and in turn, the experience customers have when they fly,”ย  said United CEOย Scott Kirby. “With United Airlines Ventures, we’re signaling our confidence in these companies and propelling them forward with our expertise and financial support to demonstrate that our commitment to innovation will strengthen our company and improve our customers’ experience more quickly than anyone ever anticipated.”

With major agreements announced in just the last six months including agreements to invest in, collaborate with and purchase aircraft fromย Archer Aviation, United has proven its commitment to work with companies thatย are developing transformational technologies and services that are designed to revolutionize the customer experience and redefine how airlines operate.

Through United Airlines Ventures, United will continue to forge a new path by accelerating the growth of small- to medium-sized companies with strong potential.

United’s current Vice President of Corporate Development and Investor Relations,ย Michael Leskinen, will assume the role of President of United Airlines Ventures in addition to his current responsibilities.

“United has always been a pioneer within the industry and United Airlines Ventures will help us grow companies that are pushing the envelope to make air travel better for our customers, our employees and our planet,” said Leskinen. “We’re making more than a financial commitment to companies within this new portfolio; we’re lending our expertise so that new ideas can really take off.”

United continues to be a leader in the adoption of new sustainable aviation technologies and innovations. Last week, the company announced its agreement to purchase 15 ofย Boom Supersonicย ‘Overture’ aircraft with an option for an additional 35 airliners. Once in service, Overture will not only re-introduce supersonic commercial flight, it is expected to be the first long-haul commercial aircraft to be net zero carbon from day one optimized to run on 100% sustainable aviation fuel (SAF).

United tentatively orders 15 Boom Supersonic SST airliners

Boom Supersonic made this announcement:

United Airlines today announced a commercial agreement withย Denver-based aerospace company Boom Supersonic to add aircraft to its global fleet as well as a cooperative sustainability initiative โ€“ a move that facilitates a leap forward in returning supersonic speeds to aviation.

Under the terms of the agreement, United will purchase 15 of Boom’s ‘Overture’ airliners, once Overture meets United’s demanding safety, operating and sustainability requirements, with an option for an additional 35 aircraft.

The companies will work together on meeting those requirements before delivery. Once operational, Overture is expected to be the first large commercial aircraft to be net-zero carbon from day one, optimized to run on 100% sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). It is slated to roll out in 2025, fly in 2026 and expected to carry passengers by 2029. United and Boom will also work together to accelerate production of greater supplies of SAF.

Capable of flying at speeds of Mach 1.7 โ€“ twice the speed of today’s fastest airlinersย โ€“ Overture can connect more than 500 destinations in nearly half the time. Among the many future potential routes for United areย Newarkย toย London in just three and a half hours, Newarkย toย Frankfurtย in four hours andย San Franciscoย toย Tokyoย in just six hours.

Overture will also be designed with features such as in-seat entertainment screens, ample personal space, and contactless technology. Working with Boom is another component of United’s strategy to invest in innovative technologies that will build a more sustainable future of air travel.

United Sweepstakes gives vaccinated customers a shot to win free flights, a year of travel

United Airlines Boeing 767-322 ER WL N671UA (msn 30026) ZRH (Rolf Wallner). Image: 953835.

United Airlines has made this announcement:

“Your Shot to Fly” sweepstakes aims to encourage COVID-19 vaccinations in support of the Biden administration’s national effort to encourage people to get vaccinated

United is only U.S. airline where customers can upload COVID-19 testing and vaccination records directly to the airline’s app and website via the Travel-Ready Center

United Airlines is offering its loyalty program members the chance to win free flights for a year’s worth of travel, in support of the Biden administration’s national effort to encourage more people to get their COVID-19 vaccination.

Under the terms of the “Your Shot to Fly” sweepstakes, any new or existing MileagePlusยฎ member who uploads their vaccination records to the airline’s mobile app or website between today and June 22 can be entered to win a roundtrip flight for two, in any class of service, to anywhere in the world United flies. United will give away 30 pairs of tickets throughout the month of June. In addition โ€“ on July 1 United will announce five randomly selected lucky MileagePlus members who have entered our sweepstakes for a grand prize of travel for a year for themselves and a companion โ€“ also in any class of service, anywhere in the world United flies. For video and photos of the upload process, clickย here.

United remains the only U.S. airline that gives customers the ability to upload COVID-19 testing and vaccination records directly to the airline’s digital platforms including its award-winning mobile app though the airline’sย Travel-Ready Center. By uploading your vaccine record with United, customers will save time at the airport and be confident they are ready to fly to destinations where showing proof of vaccination is required.

“We’re proud to do our part to incentivize people to get their shot,” said United CEO Scott Kirby. “Thanks to the vaccine, more and more destinations are opening up for travel โ€“ and we know our customers are eager to fly. We’re excited to give people one more reason to get vaccinated so they can reunite with friends and family or take that long-awaited vacation which all could be just one shot away.”

United is giving sweepstakes winners โ€“ and all customers – more options to visit dream destinations, as the airline is launching brand-new routes to Croatia, Greece and Iceland, and resuming flights to Italy, Portugal, Spain and France this summer. The airline is also growing its presence in Africa, with new nonstop flights from New York/Newark to Johannesburg, South Africa starting June 3* (*subject to government approval), complementing recently launched service from Washington, D.C. to Accra, Ghana and seasonal nonstop flights from New York/Newark to Cape Town, South Africa. United will also resume service between San Francisco and Tahiti in June.

The sweepstakes is open to any resident of the United States who is at least 18 years old and a MileagePlus member. For more information and to enter, visit United.com/YourShotToFly.

Top Copyright Photo: United Airlines Boeing 767-322 ER WL N671UA (msn 30026) ZRH (Rolf Wallner). Image: 953835.

United Airlines aircraft slide show:

United Airlines applauds Spain’s decision to reopen to vaccinated travelers

Unitedย Airlines applaudsย Spainย following its decision to reopen travel to vaccinated visitors beginningย June 7, 2021. The announcement comes followingย the European Union Council’sย formal recommendation that EU Member States can reopen to fully vaccinated tourists andย United looks forward to welcoming back customers on over 30 daily flightsย to 16 destinations in Europeย this summer, including service betweenย New York/Newarkย andย Barcelonaย andย Madrid.

 

United Airlines to resume service at Manchester-Boston Regional Airport in June 2021

Manchester-Boston Regional Airport has announced the resumption of service toย Washington, D.C., on United Airlines beginning in June. United will operate two daily flights, startingย June 3, 2021, between Manchester-Boston Regional Airport and Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD). This will increase to three daily flights in July.

The flights in June are scheduled to departย Manchesterย atย 8 a.m.ย andย 3 p.m.ย Returning flights fromย Washington, D.C., toย Manchesterย are scheduled to depart atย 10:45 a.m.ย andย 6:15 p.m.

In July, United will increase to three daily flights from MHT to IAD. Departing flights fromย Manchesterย will leave atย 8 a.m.,ย 2:30 p.m.ย andย 7:36 p.m., and returning flights from IAD will departย Washington, D.C., atย 10:55 a.m.,ย 5:20 p.m.ย andย 10:05 p.m.

All flights will be on United’sBombardier CRJ200s, 50-seat regional jets operated by Air Wisconsin.

United adds 400 daily flights to its July schedule

United Airlines Boeing 737-824 SSWL N77530 (msn 39998) LAX (Michael B. Ing). Image: 952307.

United Airlines is announcing today more options for customers to take long-awaited summer vacations by adding more than 400 daily flights to its July schedule and increasing service to reopened European destinations. This is United’s largest monthly schedule since before the pandemic – United plans to fly 80% of its U.S. schedule compared to July of 2019 โ€“ and bookings for summer travel are up 214% compared to 2020 levels.

In the U.S., United will add new routes toย Bozeman, MT;ย Orange County, CA;ย Raleigh, N.Cย andย Yellowstone/Cody, WY.ย The airline is also adjusting its flight times at its hubs at Chicago O’Hare International Airport and Washington Dulles International Airport to provide more convenient options for customers. Internationally, United is giving travelers more options to visitย Europeย fromย New York/Newarkย by adding an additional weekly flight to Dubrovnik,ย Croatiaย and operating a larger aircraft toย Athens, Greece.

July Domestic Schedule

United is resuming and adding new routes and increasing its domestic network by 17% compared to its June schedule. United is adding flight banks inย Chicagoย andย Washington D.C.ย to provide customers with convenient connection options. Inย Chicago, the airline will add two new banks for a total of nine flight banks and more than 480 daily departures across the globe. Inย Washington D.C, United is adding a third bank to its operation, and will operate more than 220 daily departures.

July International Schedule

With customers continuing to book travel to re-opened destinations across the Atlantic, United is resuming and adding to its flights toย Europe. United will move up itsย brand-new service betweenย Newarkย and Dubrovnikย toย July 1. United will resume daily service toย Athensย fromย Newarkย in June, and in July will use a Boeing 777-200ER aircraft which includes United Premium Plusยฎ seats. This builds on brand new service toย Athensย fromย Washington D.C.ย which will begin in July. United will also add a second flight fromย Washington D.C.ย toย Frankfurt, providing an evening departure with one-stop connections to over 50 cities inย Europe. Lastly, United is planning to resume service toย Spainย andย Portugalย with flights fromย New York/Newarkย toย Barcelona,ย Lisbonย andย Madrid, subject to these countries re-opening to vaccinated tourists.

Committed to Ensuring a Safe Journey

United is committed to putting health and safety at the forefront of every customer’s journey, with the goal of delivering an industry-leading standard of cleanliness through its Unitedย CleanPlusโ„ ย program. United has teamed up with Clorox and Cleveland Clinic to redefine cleaning and health safety procedures from check-in to landing and has implemented more than a dozen new policies, protocols and innovations designed with the safety of customers and employees in mind. Customers can review COVID-19 entry requirements, find local testing options and upload any required testing and vaccination records for domestic and international travel, all in United’sย Travel Ready Center. United was the first airline to integrate all these features into its mobile app and website.

Top Copyright Photo: United Airlines Boeing 737-824 SSWL N77530 (msn 39998) LAX (Michael B. Ing). Image: 952307.

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