May 25, 2016, 4:33 pm
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United Airlines Welcomes More Summer Travel Options to Europe with Return to Athens; Adds New Routes to Barcelona and Lisbon
CHICAGO, May 25, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- The 2016 summer travel season officially kicks off today as United launches three new seasonal European flights from its East Coast hubs. Starting today, United will offer daily nonstop service between Washington/Dulles and Barcelona and between Washington/Dulles and Lisbon. Daily nonstop service between New York/Newark and Athens also begins today, making the route's much-anticipated return to United's summer schedule.
Offering more international service from New York/Newark and the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area than any other U.S. carrier, United's three new trans-Atlantic flights offer customers more choices when planning their summer European getaways.
"These routes are just the latest of the important and exciting routes we are adding around the world, including our new service between San Francisco and Singapore starting June 1," said Marcel Fuchs, United's vice president of Atlantic and Pacific Sales. "The addition of these new routes to our already impressive global route network gives our customers even more opportunities to plan their visits to some of Europe's most beautiful coastal cities."
Customers traveling in United BusinessFirst will enjoy a fine dining experience featuring menus designed by United's team of chefs using regional ingredients. In addition, United's flat-bed seating allows customers to arrive at their destination relaxed and refreshed. Customers in United Economy Plus seating will enjoy extra legroom for working and unwinding, and the entire United Economy cabin features a variety of dining options including complimentary multi-course meals designed in consultation with United's team of chefs, and United's Choice Menu items available for purchase.
This year, in addition to United's new seasonal routes, the airline is welcoming several new international business and leisure destinations to its global route network.
• Today, United announced it is increasing frequency between San Francisco and Tel Aviv to daily beginning this October. United started service to Tel Aviv in March and is the first U.S. airline to serve Israel from the West Coast.
• Earlier this month, United Airlines became the first airline to offer trans-Pacific service between San Francisco and Xi'an, China. United is also the first U.S. airline to serve Xi'an.
• Beginning June 1, United will start the world's longest scheduled 787 flight between San Francisco and Singapore. This will be the only nonstop service to the U.S. from Singapore.
• On July 1, United will start three-times weekly service to Auckland, New Zealand and will expand to daily service in time for the peak-winter travel season.
• Marking another first in the industry, beginning July 13, United will launch first-ever nonstop service by a U.S. airline between Hangzhou, China and San Francisco.
New York/Newark to Athens
United's daily nonstop service between Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) and Athens (ATH) will operate using Boeing 767-300 aircraft. Flight times will be 9 hours 50 minutes eastbound and 11 hours westbound.
Flight From To Departure Arrival
UA124 EWR ATH 5:50 p.m. Daily 10:30 a.m. the next day
UA125 ATH EWR 12:15 p.m. Daily 4:15 p.m. the same day
Washington/Dulles to Barcelona
The nonstop flights between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Barcelona (BCN) will operate daily with Boeing 767-400 aircraft. Flight times for the Barcelona service will be 8 hours 10 minutes eastbound and 9 hours 15 minutes westbound. United also serves Madrid from New York/Newark.
Flight From To Departure Arrival
UA140 IAD BCN 5:40 p.m. Daily 7:45 a.m. the next day
UA141 BCN IAD 11:15 a.m. Daily 2:30 p.m. the same day
Washington/Dulles to Lisbon
United will use Boeing 757-200 aircraft for flights between Washington/Dulles and Lisbon (LIS). Flight times will be 7 hours 25 minutes eastbound and 8 hours 20 minutes westbound. These flights are in addition to United's existing year-round service to Lisbon from New York/Newark. In 2016, United will mark 19 years of Lisbon service.
Flight From To Departure Arrival
UA168 IAD LIS 10:15 p.m. Daily 10:35 a.m. the next day
UA167 LIS IAD 12:15 p.m. Daily 3:35 p.m. the same day
CHICAGO, May 25, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- The 2016 summer travel season officially kicks off today as United launches three new seasonal European flights from its East Coast hubs. Starting today, United will offer daily nonstop service between Washington/Dulles and Barcelona and between Washington/Dulles and Lisbon. Daily nonstop service between New York/Newark and Athens also begins today, making the route's much-anticipated return to United's summer schedule.
Offering more international service from New York/Newark and the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area than any other U.S. carrier, United's three new trans-Atlantic flights offer customers more choices when planning their summer European getaways.
"These routes are just the latest of the important and exciting routes we are adding around the world, including our new service between San Francisco and Singapore starting June 1," said Marcel Fuchs, United's vice president of Atlantic and Pacific Sales. "The addition of these new routes to our already impressive global route network gives our customers even more opportunities to plan their visits to some of Europe's most beautiful coastal cities."
Customers traveling in United BusinessFirst will enjoy a fine dining experience featuring menus designed by United's team of chefs using regional ingredients. In addition, United's flat-bed seating allows customers to arrive at their destination relaxed and refreshed. Customers in United Economy Plus seating will enjoy extra legroom for working and unwinding, and the entire United Economy cabin features a variety of dining options including complimentary multi-course meals designed in consultation with United's team of chefs, and United's Choice Menu items available for purchase.
This year, in addition to United's new seasonal routes, the airline is welcoming several new international business and leisure destinations to its global route network.
• Today, United announced it is increasing frequency between San Francisco and Tel Aviv to daily beginning this October. United started service to Tel Aviv in March and is the first U.S. airline to serve Israel from the West Coast.
• Earlier this month, United Airlines became the first airline to offer trans-Pacific service between San Francisco and Xi'an, China. United is also the first U.S. airline to serve Xi'an.
• Beginning June 1, United will start the world's longest scheduled 787 flight between San Francisco and Singapore. This will be the only nonstop service to the U.S. from Singapore.
• On July 1, United will start three-times weekly service to Auckland, New Zealand and will expand to daily service in time for the peak-winter travel season.
• Marking another first in the industry, beginning July 13, United will launch first-ever nonstop service by a U.S. airline between Hangzhou, China and San Francisco.
New York/Newark to Athens
United's daily nonstop service between Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) and Athens (ATH) will operate using Boeing 767-300 aircraft. Flight times will be 9 hours 50 minutes eastbound and 11 hours westbound.
Flight From To Departure Arrival
UA124 EWR ATH 5:50 p.m. Daily 10:30 a.m. the next day
UA125 ATH EWR 12:15 p.m. Daily 4:15 p.m. the same day
Washington/Dulles to Barcelona
The nonstop flights between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Barcelona (BCN) will operate daily with Boeing 767-400 aircraft. Flight times for the Barcelona service will be 8 hours 10 minutes eastbound and 9 hours 15 minutes westbound. United also serves Madrid from New York/Newark.
Flight From To Departure Arrival
UA140 IAD BCN 5:40 p.m. Daily 7:45 a.m. the next day
UA141 BCN IAD 11:15 a.m. Daily 2:30 p.m. the same day
Washington/Dulles to Lisbon
United will use Boeing 757-200 aircraft for flights between Washington/Dulles and Lisbon (LIS). Flight times will be 7 hours 25 minutes eastbound and 8 hours 20 minutes westbound. These flights are in addition to United's existing year-round service to Lisbon from New York/Newark. In 2016, United will mark 19 years of Lisbon service.
Flight From To Departure Arrival
UA168 IAD LIS 10:15 p.m. Daily 10:35 a.m. the next day
UA167 LIS IAD 12:15 p.m. Daily 3:35 p.m. the same day
2016 Changes: IAH-LOS ends 29 June; Fall: SFO-TLV daily; Summer: IAD-LIS/BCN, EWR-ATH
May 25, 2016, 2:42 pm
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Not surprising, given the oil collapse. Certainly would be a candidate for return if oil gets back up over $75/bbl or so and E&P rebounds.
Still, I suspect the LAX-MSY cut will draw more negative attention!
Great news for SFO-TLV... definitely a winner!
Still, I suspect the LAX-MSY cut will draw more negative attention!
Great news for SFO-TLV... definitely a winner!
May 25, 2016, 3:23 pm
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IAH was the only airport in North America with scheduled service to all 6 continents, so the loss of this route is quite sad...
There's still a SonAir charter to Luanda, but no more public scheduled services from IAH to Africa anymore.
There's still a SonAir charter to Luanda, but no more public scheduled services from IAH to Africa anymore.
May 25, 2016, 3:29 pm
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May 25, 2016, 3:56 pm
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Indeed.
Service to 6 continents:
North America
South America
Europe
Africa
Asia
Oceania
Clearly, that's why Air New Zealand flies there...
ETA: After some quick research, it seems that in the US, it is taught that Australia is a continent and Oceania is a "region." In other parts of the world, it is taught that Oceania is a continent and Australia is a country in that continent. Hence, the confusion...
Service to 6 continents:
North America
South America
Europe
Africa
Asia
Oceania
Clearly, that's why Air New Zealand flies there...
ETA: After some quick research, it seems that in the US, it is taught that Australia is a continent and Oceania is a "region." In other parts of the world, it is taught that Oceania is a continent and Australia is a country in that continent. Hence, the confusion...
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May 25, 2016, 4:22 pm
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United Airlines Welcomes More Summer Travel Options to Europe with Return to Athens; Adds New Routes to Barcelona and Lisbon
CHICAGO, May 25, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- The 2016 summer travel season officially kicks off today as United launches three new seasonal European flights from its East Coast hubs. Starting today, United will offer daily nonstop service between Washington/Dulles and Barcelona and between Washington/Dulles and Lisbon. Daily nonstop service between New York/Newark and Athens also begins today, making the route's much-anticipated return to United's summer schedule.
Offering more international service from New York/Newark and the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area than any other U.S. carrier, United's three new trans-Atlantic flights offer customers more choices when planning their summer European getaways.
"These routes are just the latest of the important and exciting routes we are adding around the world, including our new service between San Francisco and Singapore starting June 1," said Marcel Fuchs, United's vice president of Atlantic and Pacific Sales. "The addition of these new routes to our already impressive global route network gives our customers even more opportunities to plan their visits to some of Europe's most beautiful coastal cities."
Customers traveling in United BusinessFirst will enjoy a fine dining experience featuring menus designed by United's team of chefs using regional ingredients. In addition, United's flat-bed seating allows customers to arrive at their destination relaxed and refreshed. Customers in United Economy Plus seating will enjoy extra legroom for working and unwinding, and the entire United Economy cabin features a variety of dining options including complimentary multi-course meals designed in consultation with United's team of chefs, and United's Choice Menu items available for purchase.
This year, in addition to United's new seasonal routes, the airline is welcoming several new international business and leisure destinations to its global route network.
• Today, United announced it is increasing frequency between San Francisco and Tel Aviv to daily beginning this October. United started service to Tel Aviv in March and is the first U.S. airline to serve Israel from the West Coast.
• Earlier this month, United Airlines became the first airline to offer trans-Pacific service between San Francisco and Xi'an, China. United is also the first U.S. airline to serve Xi'an.
• Beginning June 1, United will start the world's longest scheduled 787 flight between San Francisco and Singapore. This will be the only nonstop service to the U.S. from Singapore.
• On July 1, United will start three-times weekly service to Auckland, New Zealand and will expand to daily service in time for the peak-winter travel season.
• Marking another first in the industry, beginning July 13, United will launch first-ever nonstop service by a U.S. airline between Hangzhou, China and San Francisco.
New York/Newark to Athens
United's daily nonstop service between Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) and Athens (ATH) will operate using Boeing 767-300 aircraft. Flight times will be 9 hours 50 minutes eastbound and 11 hours westbound.
Flight From To Departure Arrival
UA124 EWR ATH 5:50 p.m. Daily 10:30 a.m. the next day
UA125 ATH EWR 12:15 p.m. Daily 4:15 p.m. the same day
Washington/Dulles to Barcelona
The nonstop flights between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Barcelona (BCN) will operate daily with Boeing 767-400 aircraft. Flight times for the Barcelona service will be 8 hours 10 minutes eastbound and 9 hours 15 minutes westbound. United also serves Madrid from New York/Newark.
Flight From To Departure Arrival
UA140 IAD BCN 5:40 p.m. Daily 7:45 a.m. the next day
UA141 BCN IAD 11:15 a.m. Daily 2:30 p.m. the same day
Washington/Dulles to Lisbon
United will use Boeing 757-200 aircraft for flights between Washington/Dulles and Lisbon (LIS). Flight times will be 7 hours 25 minutes eastbound and 8 hours 20 minutes westbound. These flights are in addition to United's existing year-round service to Lisbon from New York/Newark. In 2016, United will mark 19 years of Lisbon service.
Flight From To Departure Arrival
UA168 IAD LIS 10:15 p.m. Daily 10:35 a.m. the next day
UA167 LIS IAD 12:15 p.m. Daily 3:35 p.m. the same day
CHICAGO, May 25, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- The 2016 summer travel season officially kicks off today as United launches three new seasonal European flights from its East Coast hubs. Starting today, United will offer daily nonstop service between Washington/Dulles and Barcelona and between Washington/Dulles and Lisbon. Daily nonstop service between New York/Newark and Athens also begins today, making the route's much-anticipated return to United's summer schedule.
Offering more international service from New York/Newark and the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area than any other U.S. carrier, United's three new trans-Atlantic flights offer customers more choices when planning their summer European getaways.
"These routes are just the latest of the important and exciting routes we are adding around the world, including our new service between San Francisco and Singapore starting June 1," said Marcel Fuchs, United's vice president of Atlantic and Pacific Sales. "The addition of these new routes to our already impressive global route network gives our customers even more opportunities to plan their visits to some of Europe's most beautiful coastal cities."
Customers traveling in United BusinessFirst will enjoy a fine dining experience featuring menus designed by United's team of chefs using regional ingredients. In addition, United's flat-bed seating allows customers to arrive at their destination relaxed and refreshed. Customers in United Economy Plus seating will enjoy extra legroom for working and unwinding, and the entire United Economy cabin features a variety of dining options including complimentary multi-course meals designed in consultation with United's team of chefs, and United's Choice Menu items available for purchase.
This year, in addition to United's new seasonal routes, the airline is welcoming several new international business and leisure destinations to its global route network.
• Today, United announced it is increasing frequency between San Francisco and Tel Aviv to daily beginning this October. United started service to Tel Aviv in March and is the first U.S. airline to serve Israel from the West Coast.
• Earlier this month, United Airlines became the first airline to offer trans-Pacific service between San Francisco and Xi'an, China. United is also the first U.S. airline to serve Xi'an.
• Beginning June 1, United will start the world's longest scheduled 787 flight between San Francisco and Singapore. This will be the only nonstop service to the U.S. from Singapore.
• On July 1, United will start three-times weekly service to Auckland, New Zealand and will expand to daily service in time for the peak-winter travel season.
• Marking another first in the industry, beginning July 13, United will launch first-ever nonstop service by a U.S. airline between Hangzhou, China and San Francisco.
New York/Newark to Athens
United's daily nonstop service between Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) and Athens (ATH) will operate using Boeing 767-300 aircraft. Flight times will be 9 hours 50 minutes eastbound and 11 hours westbound.
Flight From To Departure Arrival
UA124 EWR ATH 5:50 p.m. Daily 10:30 a.m. the next day
UA125 ATH EWR 12:15 p.m. Daily 4:15 p.m. the same day
Washington/Dulles to Barcelona
The nonstop flights between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Barcelona (BCN) will operate daily with Boeing 767-400 aircraft. Flight times for the Barcelona service will be 8 hours 10 minutes eastbound and 9 hours 15 minutes westbound. United also serves Madrid from New York/Newark.
Flight From To Departure Arrival
UA140 IAD BCN 5:40 p.m. Daily 7:45 a.m. the next day
UA141 BCN IAD 11:15 a.m. Daily 2:30 p.m. the same day
Washington/Dulles to Lisbon
United will use Boeing 757-200 aircraft for flights between Washington/Dulles and Lisbon (LIS). Flight times will be 7 hours 25 minutes eastbound and 8 hours 20 minutes westbound. These flights are in addition to United's existing year-round service to Lisbon from New York/Newark. In 2016, United will mark 19 years of Lisbon service.
Flight From To Departure Arrival
UA168 IAD LIS 10:15 p.m. Daily 10:35 a.m. the next day
UA167 LIS IAD 12:15 p.m. Daily 3:35 p.m. the same day