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Old Feb 6, 2002 | 8:43 am
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AKL-LAX on 777

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United to Introduce Boeing 777 Between Auckland and Los Angeles; Discontinue Auckland-Melbourne Service ----------------------------------------------------
United has announced it will introduce Boeing 777 aircraft on its daily nonstop service between Auckland and Los Angeles, effective June 9. In addition, effective April 7, the company will discontinue flying its own aircraft between Auckland and Melbourne, instead offering service between the cities in conjunction with Star Alliance partner Air New Zealand.
"We are very pleased to bring 'The Magnificent Sevens' to New Zealand, enhancing the total onboard experience for our customers," says Mike Purchon,general manager-New Zealand. "We will become the first and only airline to offer a personal video screen in all three cabins flying between New Zealand and the United States every day."
United currently operates Boeing 747-400s between Auckland and Los Angeles. With the switch to the Boeing 777, Flight 842 will be rescheduled to depart Auckland at 6:30 p.m. local time, arriving in Los Angeles at 11:30 a.m. local time the same day. This will allow customers a full day in Auckland before flying and will offer convenient connecting options for customers from other New Zealand cities to catch United's flight to Los Angeles. The new schedules were available for sale beginning Feb. 4.
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