| United Airlines Introduces Daily Nonstop Flights Connecting Los Angeles and Shanghai |
Air Travel NewsTuesday, May 24, 2011United Airlines will introduce its first ever service connecting Los Angeles and Shanghai, China,with daily nonstop flights from the airline's hub at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).The fresh route provides a link connecting the second-largest city in the U.S. and mainland China's center for finance and trade. ![]() Jim Compton,United's executive vice president and chief revenue officer stated that United operates more routes from the U.S. to China than any other airline, and this new service is a major step in the expansion of their U.S.-China network. The new flights will provide clientele additional convenient options for travel between the two countries. United Airlines commenced operating flights to China in 1986, it has 11 daily nonstop flights to Beijing,Hong Kong and Shanghai from hubs in Chicago, Los Angeles, New York, San Francisco as well as Washington. Labels: Los Angeles, Shanghai, United Airlines Sunday, May 15, 2011Newcomer Strategic Airlines plans to begin flights to the USA as early as September this year, taking on Qantas Airlines, United Airlines and Virgin Australia through its alliance with Delta in the battle for trans-Pacific travelers. The airline, which is reportedly poised to rename itself Air Australia, has obtained permission from the International Air Services Commission for an unlimited number of passenger flights to the US. ![]() The outcome is that business travelers can look forward to increased competition on American routes and lower fares as a result of Strategic's appearance on the lucrative US route. Strategic says it plans to start the flights this September but the airline won't be able to offer direct services, however, as its Airbus A330 aircraft will need a stopover in Honolulu before continuing to the west coast , which could be done with its own aircraft or by code-sharing with a US-based airline partner. Labels: Air Australia, Flights, Qantas Airways, Strategic Airlines, United Airlines Thursday, June 24, 2010United Airlines launched its first-ever service to the continent of Africa on last Sunday, June 20, with the 10:10 p.m. departure of United 990 between Washington and Accra, the capital of Ghana. ![]() United 990, a Boeing 767 aircraft, arrived at Kotoka International Airport in Accra the next day at 12:40 p.m. U.S.-bound service from Accra begun June 21 with the departure of United 991 at 11 p.m., arriving in Washington the next day at 6:25 a.m. Joining United on the first flight is The Honorable Daniel Ohene Agyekum, the Ghanaian ambassador to the United States and American Idol Finalist and recording artist, Elliott Yamin. Flights to and from Accra are suitably timed for connections at Washington Dulles, United's principal trans-Atlantic gateway, to more than 70 cities in North America. As the biggest airline in the nation's capital, United offers nearly 300 daily departures from Washington Dulles. Labels: Business Flights, United Airlines, United Airlines business class Friday, May 28, 2010The United States based United Airlines has launched lie-flat seats in its first as well as business class sections on flights linking Incheon and San Francisco. The so called bed seats in business class can be reclined to 180 degrees, offering comfort similar to a bed. Travelers can watch movies and television shows, play video games and connect their iPod or iPhone via adjustable video screens. An AC power source is offered for their handiness.The passengers of first and business class will be served with gourmet dishes devised by Chef Charlie Trotter along with wines suggested by sommelier Doug Frost. ![]() Presently, the flight offers lie-flat business seats on all Boeing 747 planes serving Asia. It also has Economy Plus seats, which provides 13-centimeter extra space for economy class passengers. The international carrier also supports cultural exchange between Korea and the U.S.David Ruch,the airline's country manager in Korea and chairman of the American Chamber of Commerce in Korea (AMCHAM Korea) stated that in 2007, the Airlines worked together with the U.S. State Department and the American Chamber of Commerce to host the 'Flights of Fantasy' exhibition launching a few of America's most prominent craft artists to Korea.He also added that this year,it is our turn to lend a hand in introducing some of Korea's most talented musical artists to America. Labels: Business class, Business class flights, United Airlines Saturday, February 6, 2010United Airlines has initiated a special online deal between Hong Kong and Las Vegas. Till the end of February, a roundtrip Economy Class ticket from Hong Kong to Las Vegas will cost just HK$5,980. To avail this opportunity, travelers ought to purchase their tickets and depart on or before 28 February, 2010. Tickets can be purchased through the United Airlines Hong Kong website at unitedairlines.com.hk ![]() United Airlines is also providing online travel bargain to Singapore and Ho Chi Minh City. Roundtrip Economy Class fares to either destination start from HK$910 for Hong Kong travelers leaving before the end of March.Tickets must be bought through the United Airlines Hong Kong website on or before March 31, 2010 to acquire this special fare. United Airlines offers a brand new First Class suite and Business Class cabin with a 180-degree fully-flat bed , including iPod connectivity. All United's international Boeing 747 aircraft flying in and out of Hong Kong are equipped with these new seats.United is also one of the few U.S. carriers to offer three cabins and four classes of services on all of its worldwide overseas flights.United operates on a daily basis nonstop services connecting Hong Kong and the United States on Boeing 747-400 aircraft. Labels: Business class, United Airlines |





