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Aug 30, 2018, 1:06 pm

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Originally Posted by pseudoswede

UA briefly tried DEN-FRA (or was it MUC?) then pulled out. I honestly don't see two widebodies-worth of demand to FRA (even with connecting pax). Maybe only in the summer; and, yes, an earlier departure ex-DEN would be fabulous. The current LH schedule typically means I wouldn't reach ARN until 6/7pm, and I still have 4-5 hours of travel after that. (It's also why I avoid BA's DEN-LHR unless it's significantly cheaper.)

I think DEN-FRA was a seasonal add for UA in Summer 2001, launched at the same time as year-round LH service, which didn't come back for 2002. The local market certainly has changed a lot (and grown) since then.

By all accounts, DEN has been successful for LH, and so the time may be right for a go at a seasonal 2nd frequency to FRA.

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