Apr 15, 2019, 2:02 pm
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]United Airlines Preparing New Nonstop Seasonal Service Between New York/Newark and Cape Town, South Africa
United's new nonstop service will save customers nearly eight hours of travel time roundtrip between New York and Cape Town
CHICAGO, April 15, 2019
United Airlines today applied with the U.S. Department of Transportation for authority to begin new service between New York/Newark Liberty International Airport and Cape Town International Airport. United plans to operate nonstop three-times weekly flights to Cape Town starting in December 2019.
"We are always looking at ways to expand our industry-leading international route network to offer our customers more convenient options. We're thrilled to announce the addition of Africa to our global route offering," said Patrick Quayle, United's vice president of International Network. "
This new flight will provide customers with the only nonstop service between the United States and Cape Town." United's nonstop service between New York/Newark and Cape Town will decrease the current travel time from New York to Cape Town by more than four hours and provide customers from more than 80 U.S. cities with easy one-stop access to Cape Town. If approved, United's service between New York/Newark and Cape Town will be operated with Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft featuring 48 seats in United Polaris business class, 88 seats in United Economy Plus and 116 seats in United Economy.
United's new nonstop service will save customers nearly eight hours of travel time roundtrip between New York and Cape Town
CHICAGO, April 15, 2019
United Airlines today applied with the U.S. Department of Transportation for authority to begin new service between New York/Newark Liberty International Airport and Cape Town International Airport. United plans to operate nonstop three-times weekly flights to Cape Town starting in December 2019.
"We are always looking at ways to expand our industry-leading international route network to offer our customers more convenient options. We're thrilled to announce the addition of Africa to our global route offering," said Patrick Quayle, United's vice president of International Network. "
This new flight will provide customers with the only nonstop service between the United States and Cape Town." United's nonstop service between New York/Newark and Cape Town will decrease the current travel time from New York to Cape Town by more than four hours and provide customers from more than 80 U.S. cities with easy one-stop access to Cape Town. If approved, United's service between New York/Newark and Cape Town will be operated with Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft featuring 48 seats in United Polaris business class, 88 seats in United Economy Plus and 116 seats in United Economy.
Cape Town is the oldest city in South Africa and the country's center of trade and commerce. Located at the shore of Table Bay, the city is home to some of the most popular attractions in South Africa including Table Mountain, Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens and the Victoria and Alfred Waterfront. Travelers to South Africa often begin their African journey in Cape Town before touring the Cape Winelands, viewing the African penguins at Boulder Beach or traveling beyond Cape Town to explore South Africa's natural beauty including its many national parks, game reserves and beautiful coastlines and beaches of the KwaZulu-Natal and Western Cape provinces.
26 April 2019
Update: APPROVED ^
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Apr 15, 2019, 4:10 pm
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BTW don't count Cape Town out. There's a lot to see and do there. When I explored South Africa for 2 weeks I spent a good 4 days there. Highlights included:
Safe Travels,
James
- Hiking Table Mountain
- Shark Cage Diving
- River Cruise
Safe Travels,
James
Apr 15, 2019, 4:20 pm
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On the outbound we flew ATL-CPT, and on the return JNB-CPT-FLL-ATL. Same plane, no getting off. I think in CPT they had additional passengers board (I assume they had no/little local traffic just flying JNB-CPT on the 747). FLL was just a fuel stop.
Very happy about this new route.
Apr 15, 2019, 4:28 pm
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Apr 15, 2019, 4:29 pm
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BTW don't count Cape Town out. There's a lot to see and do there. When I explored South Africa for 2 weeks I spent a good 4 days there. Highlights included:
Safe Travels,
James
- Hiking Table Mountain
- Shark Cage Diving
- River Cruise
Safe Travels,
James
Apr 15, 2019, 4:34 pm
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I hope this route is popular and they go year round with it. I'm planning a driving safari starting in Namibia in June/July 2020 and this route would be nice to use to get to WDH.
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Apr 15, 2019, 4:44 pm
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Same with me. I mentioned visiting Cape town earlier in this thread, but that's just a quick visit before we head up to Namibia (May 2020) for 2 weeks. It would be perfect if we could do UA to CPT, then hop up to WDH on another carrier.
Apr 15, 2019, 4:49 pm
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Apr 15, 2019, 5:09 pm
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Apr 15, 2019, 5:10 pm
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Theoretically the best safari season is summer in the northern hemisphere. However, having done safaris in both seasons, I've had amazing experiences during both and honestly wouldn't mind either way! The good thing about the winter (North America) is that you get to see as much wildlife for about 30% off the peak season prices!
Apr 15, 2019, 5:16 pm
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I don't think you can do that. You know it's very extremely expensive.I was on it, in 2000. Back then South African was still partnering with Delta. I finally, a year ago, was able to use those Delta miles
On the outbound we flew ATL-CPT, and on the return JNB-CPT-FLL-ATL. Same plane, no getting off. I think in CPT they had additional passengers board (I assume they had no/little local traffic just flying JNB-CPT on the 747). FLL was just a fuel stop.
Very happy about this new route.
On the outbound we flew ATL-CPT, and on the return JNB-CPT-FLL-ATL. Same plane, no getting off. I think in CPT they had additional passengers board (I assume they had no/little local traffic just flying JNB-CPT on the 747). FLL was just a fuel stop.
Very happy about this new route.
Apr 15, 2019, 5:16 pm
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I was on it, in 2000. Back then South African was still partnering with Delta. I finally, a year ago, was able to use those Delta miles
On the outbound we flew ATL-CPT, and on the return JNB-CPT-FLL-ATL. Same plane, no getting off. I think in CPT they had additional passengers board (I assume they had no/little local traffic just flying JNB-CPT on the 747). FLL was just a fuel stop.
Very happy about this new route.
i’m also thrilled by this new flight. BTV to CPT with one stop - who would have ever thunk it??!!
Apr 15, 2019, 5:20 pm
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And before that it was MIA-CPT as an AA codeshare. FLL was added as a refueling stop to get the plane to ATL when it shifted to ATL as a Delta codeshare. But you could get off at FLL, which I once did. And BTW, it also took me eons to use all my Delta miles, but not as long as you!
i’m also thrilled by this new flight. BTV to CPT with one stop - who would have ever thunk it??!!
Apr 15, 2019, 5:52 pm
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I wonder if this is a sign that UA plans to add more 789s out of EWR - I think this is the only announced 789 route that flies through EWR right now. Does this mean we might see some 789s pop up on TCON routes or other domestic hub-hub route (e.g. EWR-IAH) as part of optimizing plane usage? Or maybe they will start adding some more 789 routes ex-EWR (e.g. EWR-TPE)?