United Airlines expands Asia network with new flights to Vietnam, Thailand, Philippines
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The United Airlines plans to add daily flights to Vietnam and Thailand in October, further expanding the network for the U.S.-based carrier that already has the most Asia service, reported CNBC.
In the expansion, its airplanes from Los Angeles and San Francisco that are headed for Hong Kong will then go on to the two new destinations: Thailand’s Bangkok and Vietnam’s Ho Chi Minh City, with service set to begin on Oct. 26.
On Oct. 25, United Airlines plans to add a second daily nonstop flight from San Francisco to Manila, the Philippines, and on Dec. 11, it will launch nonstops from San Francisco to Adelaide, Australia, which will operate three days a week.
The news site noted that the carrier has been adding far-flung destinations not served by rivals to its routes, like Nuuk, Greenland, and Bilbao, Spain, which will start later this year. Getting the mix right is especially important as carriers seek to grow their lucrative loyalty programs and need attractive destinations to keep customers spending.
Questions & Answers
Q.Which new Asian destinations will United Airlines be serving?
Which new Asian destinations will United Airlines be serving?
United Airlines will introduce daily flights to Bangkok, Thailand, and Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. Also, it will add a second daily nonstop flight from San Francisco to Manila, the Philippines.
Q.When do these new flights to Vietnam and Thailand begin?
When do these new flights to Vietnam and Thailand begin?
Service to Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, and Bangkok, Thailand, is set to begin on 26th October. These flights will originate from Los Angeles and San Francisco, stopping in Hong Kong.
Q.What is United Airlines' strategy for choosing new routes?
What is United Airlines' strategy for choosing new routes?
The carrier is adding far-flung destinations not served by rivals to its routes, like Nuuk, Greenland, and Bilbao, Spain. This strategy aims to grow lucrative loyalty programmes by offering attractive destinations.
Q.Are there any other new destinations beyond Asia mentioned?
Are there any other new destinations beyond Asia mentioned?
Yes, United Airlines will also launch nonstop flights from San Francisco to Adelaide, Australia, starting on 11th December. This service will operate three days a week.
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