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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)
Sep 1, 2018, 6:20 am
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Yes, OK flies PRG-ICN (4x/week) with the only A330 leased from KE but KE is no longer a shareholder in the company. Since October 2017, the majority shareholder (almost 98%) is Travel Service, with a mixed Czech-Chinese (50.1% - 49.9%) owner structure.
Sep 1, 2018, 9:05 am
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On the bright side, will be in Europe in two weeks, hopefully including PRG.
Sep 1, 2018, 9:48 am
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BLQ is the weirder choice because it’s a bit of jack of all trades master of none - it’s like the middle point among things like Lake Como, Cinque Terre, Venice, Florence, Pisa, and Tuscany ... and not awfully convenient for any of them.
but SFO AMS, esp year round, with a 789 instead of 763, is definitely a bold move. Feels to me UA managed to win/steal a major corporate contract that’s contingent on this route being launched.
Sep 1, 2018, 10:18 am
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Sep 1, 2018, 11:26 am
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I’m surprised AA feels it can drive enough traffic in that market to generate a decent return, especially from PHL.
Sep 1, 2018, 3:17 pm
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Getting direct service to FLR would be fantastic, but I’m not sure the airport can handle it - it’s a tiny airport, and I would imagine the locals would complain if there were giant wide bodies flying in/out of the airport (I came there via a Lufthansa CityLine E195).
Sep 1, 2018, 3:19 pm
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I’m not entirely sure that’s the reason...I don’t think UA flies any 767 flights out of SFO to begin with, so is there a pilot base that would be able to handle that bird to begin with?
Sep 1, 2018, 4:03 pm
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RNE, observing that sometimes a popular destination's very popularity is its undoing.
Sep 1, 2018, 4:09 pm
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One of my favorite cities! Glad for SFO'ers. Though the last thing Amsterdam needs in more visitors. I'm speaking as someone who's been visiting since 1970. Anymore, the city's core is thronging with people like I've never seen and the city is wearing a bit thin under the influx. It mostly other Europeans, I know, but still.
RNE, observing that sometimes a popular destination's very popularity is its undoing.
RNE, observing that sometimes a popular destination's very popularity is its undoing.
From USA Today 50 Greatest Yogi Berra quotes.
Sep 1, 2018, 6:12 pm
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Getting direct service to FLR would be fantastic, but I’m not sure the airport can handle it - it’s a tiny airport, and I would imagine the locals would complain if there were giant wide bodies flying in/out of the airport (I came there via a Lufthansa CityLine E195).
Sep 2, 2018, 1:14 am
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Getting direct service to FLR would be fantastic, but I’m not sure the airport can handle it - it’s a tiny airport, and I would imagine the locals would complain if there were giant wide bodies flying in/out of the airport (I came there via a Lufthansa CityLine E195).
Jun 13, 2019, 10:07 am
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I'm flying EWR-PRG tonight. So far looking like an non-retrofitted 763. Returning next Friday. I had a colleague fly on the inaugural PRG-EWR flight and said one thing to note is there is an extra security check at the gate.
Jun 13, 2019, 10:11 am
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I feel so much safer.