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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)
Aug 29, 2018, 7:26 pm
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Aug 29, 2018, 7:36 pm
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PRG is nice and all, but if UA is going after central european summer tourism dollars, why not go with trendier BUD?
Aug 29, 2018, 7:53 pm
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Aug 29, 2018, 8:02 pm
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EWR-NAP is no surprise. Huge US military base nearby, with lots of DOD traffic that have to "Fly American"
Now, if Qatar Airways dba "Air Italy" were to codeshare with B6 on the JFK-NAP route, UA will drop this route. In half a second.
The rest are low hanging fruit. If OK were to start PRG-JFK for example, UA will drop. The only reason why this sort of works is OK ( Czech Airlines) does not fly intercontinental routes, and there is little competition.
The one that might actually stick long term is SFO-AMS.
Now, if Qatar Airways dba "Air Italy" were to codeshare with B6 on the JFK-NAP route, UA will drop this route. In half a second.
The rest are low hanging fruit. If OK were to start PRG-JFK for example, UA will drop. The only reason why this sort of works is OK ( Czech Airlines) does not fly intercontinental routes, and there is little competition.
The one that might actually stick long term is SFO-AMS.
Aug 29, 2018, 8:12 pm
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Aug 29, 2018, 8:16 pm
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EWR-NAP is no surprise. Huge US military base nearby, with lots of DOD traffic that have to "Fly American"
Now, if Qatar Airways dba "Air Italy" were to codeshare with B6 on the JFK-NAP route, UA will drop this route. In half a second.
The rest are low hanging fruit. If OK were to start PRG-JFK for example, UA will drop. The only reason why this sort of works is OK ( Czech Airlines) does not fly intercontinental routes, and there is little competition.
The one that might actually stick long term is SFO-AMS.
Now, if Qatar Airways dba "Air Italy" were to codeshare with B6 on the JFK-NAP route, UA will drop this route. In half a second.
The rest are low hanging fruit. If OK were to start PRG-JFK for example, UA will drop. The only reason why this sort of works is OK ( Czech Airlines) does not fly intercontinental routes, and there is little competition.
The one that might actually stick long term is SFO-AMS.
Aug 29, 2018, 8:29 pm
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Aug 29, 2018, 8:34 pm
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EWR-NAP is no surprise. Huge US military base nearby, with lots of DOD traffic that have to "Fly American"
Now, if Qatar Airways dba "Air Italy" were to codeshare with B6 on the JFK-NAP route, UA will drop this route. In half a second.
The rest are low hanging fruit. If OK were to start PRG-JFK for example, UA will drop. The only reason why this sort of works is OK ( Czech Airlines) does not fly intercontinental routes, and there is little competition.
The one that might actually stick long term is SFO-AMS.
Now, if Qatar Airways dba "Air Italy" were to codeshare with B6 on the JFK-NAP route, UA will drop this route. In half a second.
The rest are low hanging fruit. If OK were to start PRG-JFK for example, UA will drop. The only reason why this sort of works is OK ( Czech Airlines) does not fly intercontinental routes, and there is little competition.
The one that might actually stick long term is SFO-AMS.
Aug 29, 2018, 8:37 pm
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Instead it's doing JFK - Milan
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Aug 29, 2018, 8:38 pm
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Aug 29, 2018, 8:39 pm
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cynical and wrong
This comment is extremely cynical - and incorrect.
AA & HA recently pulled out of Shanghai. DId UA do the same?
In fact, BUD is a tough market to serve. Lots of LCCs (e.g. WIZZ) and competition from VIE,
(BTW, AC operates a seasonal Rouge service into BUd, but for how long?)
AA & HA recently pulled out of Shanghai. DId UA do the same?
In fact, BUD is a tough market to serve. Lots of LCCs (e.g. WIZZ) and competition from VIE,
(BTW, AC operates a seasonal Rouge service into BUd, but for how long?)
Aug 29, 2018, 8:54 pm
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I was wondering if any of these announcements impact the DEN strategy going forward. I'm hoping that this doesn't indicate the DEN->LHR 788 is up for bids on other skinny routes. I'd like to hear a definitive on the LHR route. I took it once, and will again here soon. When I ask the GS reps, they seem to indicate the loading is good. I was hoping they could make it year round, but at least don't cut the seasonal for next year.
Aug 29, 2018, 9:10 pm
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I was wondering if any of these announcements impact the DEN strategy going forward. I'm hoping that this doesn't indicate the DEN->LHR 788 is up for bids on other skinny routes. I'd like to hear a definitive on the LHR route. I took it once, and will again here soon. When I ask the GS reps, they seem to indicate the loading is good. I was hoping they could make it year round, but at least don't cut the seasonal for next year.