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United Airlines Announces New Nonstop Service to the Amalfi Coast, the Czech Republic and the Netherlands
August 30, 2018
CHICAGO, Aug. 30, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Strengthening the world's most comprehensive route network, United Airlines today announced customers have new international routes to choose from in 2019 including daily, year-round service between San Francisco and Amsterdam and new nonstop seasonal summer service between New York/Newark and Naples, Italy, the only nonstop flight from North America to Naples, as well as New York/Newark and Prague, subject to government approval. Tickets are now available for purchase on united.com or the United app.
"We've built an unparalleled global network and we continuously look for opportunities to make United the first choice for travelers booking flights to Europe and beyond," said Patrick Quayle, United's vice president of International Network. "Whether customers are traveling for business or leisure, United offers more choice than ever before to connect to the places, people and moments that matter most."
New Daily, Year-Round Service Between San Francisco and Amsterdam
Beginning March 30, 2019, United will be the only U.S. carrier to offer nonstop service between San Francisco and Amsterdam and is the airline's fifth nonstop flight to the Netherlands. United currently operates daily, year-round services between Amsterdam and Chicago, Houston, New York/Newark and Washington Dulles.United has operated nonstop service to Amsterdam for more than 25 years and currently offers daily nonstop service between Amsterdam and its hubs in Chicago, Houston, New York/Newark and Washington, D.C.
United Airlines Announces New Nonstop Service to the Amalfi Coast, the Czech Republic and the Netherlands
August 30, 2018
CHICAGO, Aug. 30, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Strengthening the world's most comprehensive route network, United Airlines today announced customers have new international routes to choose from in 2019 including daily, year-round service between San Francisco and Amsterdam and new nonstop seasonal summer service between New York/Newark and Naples, Italy, the only nonstop flight from North America to Naples, as well as New York/Newark and Prague, subject to government approval. Tickets are now available for purchase on united.com or the United app.
"We've built an unparalleled global network and we continuously look for opportunities to make United the first choice for travelers booking flights to Europe and beyond," said Patrick Quayle, United's vice president of International Network. "Whether customers are traveling for business or leisure, United offers more choice than ever before to connect to the places, people and moments that matter most."
New Daily, Year-Round Service Between San Francisco and Amsterdam
Beginning March 30, 2019, United will be the only U.S. carrier to offer nonstop service between San Francisco and Amsterdam and is the airline's fifth nonstop flight to the Netherlands. United currently operates daily, year-round services between Amsterdam and Chicago, Houston, New York/Newark and Washington Dulles.United has operated nonstop service to Amsterdam for more than 25 years and currently offers daily nonstop service between Amsterdam and its hubs in Chicago, Houston, New York/Newark and Washington, D.C.
New Summer Service Between New York/Newark and Naples, Italy
United will be the only carrier offering customers nonstop service between the U.S. and Naples, Italy, beginning May 22, 2019 through Oct. 4, 2019.United's daily, summer service will connect customers traveling from New York/Newark to Naples, Southern Italy's largest city. Visitors to Naples enjoy the city's castles, architecture, art and world-famous cuisine as well as nearby Mount Vesuvius, the volcano that destroyed the nearby Roman town of Pompeii. Naples also serves as a gateway to the Amalfi Coast, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and popular tourist destination.United's new service to Naples will be its sixth nonstop service to Italy and is conveniently timed for connecting customers from more than 60 destinations across the United States.
United will be the only carrier offering customers nonstop service between the U.S. and Naples, Italy, beginning May 22, 2019 through Oct. 4, 2019.United's daily, summer service will connect customers traveling from New York/Newark to Naples, Southern Italy's largest city. Visitors to Naples enjoy the city's castles, architecture, art and world-famous cuisine as well as nearby Mount Vesuvius, the volcano that destroyed the nearby Roman town of Pompeii. Naples also serves as a gateway to the Amalfi Coast, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and popular tourist destination.United's new service to Naples will be its sixth nonstop service to Italy and is conveniently timed for connecting customers from more than 60 destinations across the United States.
New Summer Service Between New York/Newark and Prague, Czech Republic
Beginning June 6, 2019 through Oct. 4, 2019, United will offer daily nonstop seasonal service between New York/Newark and Prague, also known as the Golden City, the City of a Hundred Spires and the jewel in the crown of Central Europe. Prague is considered one of Europe's most charming, colorful and beautiful cities and has become one of the most popular destinations in Central Europe. Visitors to Prague enjoy its Old Town Square lined with colorful baroque architecture, Gothic churches and its famous medieval astronomical clock, the Orloj. United's service to Prague is conveniently timed to connect customers from more than 65 destinations across the United States.
Beginning June 6, 2019 through Oct. 4, 2019, United will offer daily nonstop seasonal service between New York/Newark and Prague, also known as the Golden City, the City of a Hundred Spires and the jewel in the crown of Central Europe. Prague is considered one of Europe's most charming, colorful and beautiful cities and has become one of the most popular destinations in Central Europe. Visitors to Prague enjoy its Old Town Square lined with colorful baroque architecture, Gothic churches and its famous medieval astronomical clock, the Orloj. United's service to Prague is conveniently timed to connect customers from more than 65 destinations across the United States.
Building the world's best global route network
In addition to offering customers new service to Amsterdam, Naples and Prague, United is continuing to build its global network of nearly 360 international destinations in 49 countries. Next year United will resume nonstop seasonal service between eight U.S. airports and more than 20 destinations in Europe, the Caribbean and Mexico including popular destinations like Porto, Portugal; Reykjavik, Iceland; Athens, Greece and Venice, Italy. As previously announced, United will also begin the only nonstop service between Washington Dulles and Tel Aviv, Israel next year.
In addition to offering customers new service to Amsterdam, Naples and Prague, United is continuing to build its global network of nearly 360 international destinations in 49 countries. Next year United will resume nonstop seasonal service between eight U.S. airports and more than 20 destinations in Europe, the Caribbean and Mexico including popular destinations like Porto, Portugal; Reykjavik, Iceland; Athens, Greece and Venice, Italy. As previously announced, United will also begin the only nonstop service between Washington Dulles and Tel Aviv, Israel next year.
New routes SFO-AMS (30 Mar19),EWR-NAP (seasonal 22 May19),EWR-PRG(seasonal 06 June19)
Jun 13, 2019, 10:50 am
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Jun 13, 2019, 10:53 am
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I saw a notice about this, but nothing out of the ordinary at LHR last weekend. Just the endless parade of "here let me put a sticker on your passport".
Jun 13, 2019, 12:19 pm
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I don’t mean the regular ICTS check, or the SSSS check, he said there is an actual additional screening for all pax, like at DEL. Metal detectors and x-rays. And every single piece of luggage given the explosives swab.
Jun 13, 2019, 12:58 pm
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Interesting. Wouldn't have viewed PRG as a place that would be done for US bound flights.
Jun 13, 2019, 1:05 pm
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I'm still sacrificing goats for SFO-PRG, oh well, maybe one day.
Jun 13, 2019, 1:14 pm
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I don't think PRG has https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United...r_preclearance (unless they made it happen in last month).
Jun 13, 2019, 5:15 pm
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I think he is confused a bit. This is an old PRG terminal, so some screening is done at the gates (as opposed to Schengen terminal). Maybe he connected somehow? You definitely don't do twice x-rays unless you do a circle.
I don't think PRG has https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United...r_preclearance (unless they made it happen in last month).
I don't think PRG has https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United...r_preclearance (unless they made it happen in last month).
Jun 21, 2019, 1:59 am
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Now that I’ve gone through the process at PRG firsthand I can provide specifics.
Indeed, there is only one security check at the gate. The process is passport control immediately after the Check-in desks. Then lounge (there is a Menzies lounge, very basic and small but with views of the tarmac, and a Mastercard lounge which I did not go into. Both accept Priority Pass)
The setup at the gate was weird. There was a premier access line and economy, but the premier line had 50 people in it and economy had like 10 so I went to economy. However, the Premier line moved about 3X as fast. They had ICTS interviewers but a more intense questioning than I’ve seen in TLV. “How many floors did your hotel have? How many elevators?” Etc.
The explosives testing was only on electronics. Pretty standard. Whole process took about 15-20 minutes. Sufficient seating in gate area after boarding pass scan. I’d get there around 9:00 if you’re premier.
Indeed, there is only one security check at the gate. The process is passport control immediately after the Check-in desks. Then lounge (there is a Menzies lounge, very basic and small but with views of the tarmac, and a Mastercard lounge which I did not go into. Both accept Priority Pass)
The setup at the gate was weird. There was a premier access line and economy, but the premier line had 50 people in it and economy had like 10 so I went to economy. However, the Premier line moved about 3X as fast. They had ICTS interviewers but a more intense questioning than I’ve seen in TLV. “How many floors did your hotel have? How many elevators?” Etc.
The explosives testing was only on electronics. Pretty standard. Whole process took about 15-20 minutes. Sufficient seating in gate area after boarding pass scan. I’d get there around 9:00 if you’re premier.
Jun 21, 2019, 9:48 am
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Now that I’ve gone through the process at PRG firsthand I can provide specifics.
Indeed, there is only one security check at the gate. The process is passport control immediately after the Check-in desks. Then lounge (there is a Menzies lounge, very basic and small but with views of the tarmac, and a Mastercard lounge which I did not go into. Both accept Priority Pass)
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Indeed, there is only one security check at the gate. The process is passport control immediately after the Check-in desks. Then lounge (there is a Menzies lounge, very basic and small but with views of the tarmac, and a Mastercard lounge which I did not go into. Both accept Priority Pass)
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Jun 21, 2019, 10:15 am
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Thanks for the report! What about inbound arrivals? How long does baggage delivery take? Customs and immigration for non-EU travelers? Any other notable features?
Jun 21, 2019, 11:11 am
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Come to think of it, my post on lounge does not apply, since it's for different terminal.
Jun 25, 2019, 7:08 am
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Baggage and customs
Getting through customs is relatively smooth but depends on other arrivals (there are separate lines for EU/EEA passport holders which makes it easier for both groups). Overall, I would expect to get out within 45-60 minutes of landing.
Enjoy the magnificent Prague!