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United Airlines extends flights between New York and Tenerife into the winter season
For the third consecutive year, the U.S. airline, United Airlines, will connect New York and Tenerife with a direct flight, and starting this year, will operate a significantly extended service. The connection between Newark Liberty International Airport (New Jersey) and Tenerife South, will resume on 1 June 2024 and will operate three times weekly until at least the end of March 2025. During this period, over 23,400 seats will be on offer on flights arriving into Tenerife. The Vice-President of the Island Council and Councillor for Tourism, Lope Afonso, said: "This is undoubtedly one of the most important pieces of news of the year in terms of air connectivity. It is an agreement that we have been working on for a long time, which began to take shape during the last term of office and which we have been able to conclude after months of intense negotiations at Turismo de Tenerife. This represents a unique opportunity to consolidate the destination in one of the most sought-after feeder markets. It best suits the quality profile we are committed to in our strategy of sustainable management of the destination, due to its interest in the values of the island and our cultural offer and the spending capacity at the destination.” The CEO of Turismo de Tenerife, Dimple Melwani, said: "The extension of the direct connection between New York/Newark and Tenerife South is a great opportunity for Tenerife in a market whose interest in the island continues to grow and where we have seen indirect growth in recent years in travellers from the United States and Canada in the winter months." Melwani adds that "the extension of direct flights for the winter is great news for the island and is of vital importance in successfully implementing Tenerife's strategy of accessing better target markets with longer stays and spending capacity at the destination, and for the business opportunities that can be generated for Tenerife in different sectors: audiovisual, MICE, green energy, digital economy and innovation, among others." The Country Sales Manager Spain of United Airlines, Antonio de Toro, said: “As the only airline connecting North America with the Canary Islands, we are delighted to return to Tenerife with a significantly extended service that now includes the winter season, offering our customers on both sides of the Atlantic even greater travel choice. Customers can take advantage of a direct connection to and from the U.S., as well as an unrivalled route network from United’s New York/Newark hub, offering convenient nonstop connections to destinations across the Americas.” United’s service will operate on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays from the United States (Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays during the winter season); and Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays from Tenerife (Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays during the winter season). The flight will take approximately seven hours and will be operated with a B757-200 aircraft, featuring a total of 176 seats – 16 flat-bed seats in United PolarisSM business and 160 seats in economy, including 42 Economy PlusSM seats with added legroom and increased personal space. Booming market The number of American tourists taking staying in Tenerife last year stood at 36,531, compared with 26,507 in 2022. In the first three months of 2024, the number of tourists from the USA - 8,828 in total - increased by 16.8% compared to the same period in 2023. Furthermore, 62% of tourism from this origin using establishments on the island takes place in the winter months, compared with 38% in the summer months (June-September). Tenerife's strategy in the North American market has been reinforced in recent years. The island is offered as a destination by tour operators such as Apple Leisure Group Vacations, and is a member of the United States Tour Operators Association (USTOA); the Virtuoso travel agency network, with more than 21,000 agents; the American Society of Travel Advisors (ASTA), one of the largest travel trade associations in the world; Travel Leaders Network; and Signature Travel Work, which has more than 15,000 travel advisors.
United Airlines Plans First Nonstop Houston-Tokyo-Haneda Flight
United Airlines announced that it has applied to the United States Department of Transportation (DOT) for daily nonstop flights between Houston’s Bush Intercontinental Airport and Tokyo’s Haneda Airport. United will be the first U.S. carrier to offer nonstop service between Houston and Haneda if approved. This new route will serve the rapidly growing Houston region’s population, 240+ Japanese-affiliated companies, and customers residing in areas across the Southern United States. The flights will connect 64 cities in the Southern United States to Haneda, accounting for about 575,000 annual Tokyo bookings, or 21% of total U.S. mainland – Tokyo demand. While Houston has only one international airline flight to Haneda, New York/Newark has five, Los Angeles has seven, Chicago has three, and Washington, D.C. and Dallas/Fort Worth have two. This new route will increase market parity while providing needed seats and flexibility to business and leisure travellers. “Between its steadily growing population and booming energy and innovation sectors, the Houston area has transformed into a critical hub for business and leisure travel,” said Patrick Quayle, Senior Vice President of Global Network Planning and Alliances at United Airlines. “If awarded by the DOT, this new service will enhance travel options to Tokyo Haneda for consumers across the Southern United States and strengthen the economic partnership between Japan and more than 240 affiliated businesses in the greater Houston area.” United has worked diligently to develop a Japanese network to promote competition and provide affordable and consistent service options for U.S. travellers while operating the world’s largest route network of any U.S. airline. United’s Tokyo service now comprises several flights from the airline’s seven U.S. hubs to Haneda and Narita airports. United is Houston’s largest airline, with over 14,000 employees, over 400 daily departures, and over 70 international daily departures. According to a new Compass Lexecon study, United’s Huston hub and foreign visitor spending on United and Star Alliance member flights support an estimated $5.3 billion in gross domestic product in Texas each year, and United’s direct employment in Houston contributed $1.2 billion to economic activity in 2022. Houston is a significant commercial hub for health care, manufacturing, and, most notably, the energy sector. Houston and the state of Texas have built significant economic ties with Japan due to their status as an energy powerhouse. The U.S. Department of Energy recently chose Houston as one of seven regional clean hydrogen hubs in collaboration with Japanese company Mitsubishi Power Americas. Approximately 70,000 people are employed by Japanese-owned businesses in Texas, including around 240 Japanese-affiliated enterprises in Houston. Furthermore, Texas is home to 53 Fortune 500 companies, 24 of which are in Houston. According to the Texas Development Corporation, Japanese firms have reported 119 investment projects in Texas over the past ten years, totalling $6.9 billion in capital investment and 19,620 jobs created. On the other hand, Texas companies reported 25 investment projects in Japan, totalling $799 million in capital investment and 1,667 new jobs. Houston’s relationship with Japan extends beyond economic ties; the country’s regional Consulate-General is also located in Houston.
SkyWest Orders 19 Embraer E175 Aircraft for Operation with United Airlines
Embraer (NYSE: ERJ; B3: EMBR3) has agreed to the sale of 19 new E175 jets to SkyWest, Inc. (NASDAQ: SKYW) for operation in the United Airlines (NYSE: UAL) network, adding to the 90 E175 jets SkyWest already operates for United. The E175 aircraft will fly exclusively with United under a Capacity Purchase Agreement (CPA). The value of the contract, which has been included in Embraer’s Q3 backlog, is US$1.1billion, based on list price. The 70-seat aircraft will be delivered in a three-class configuration. Deliveries will begin Q4 2024. President and CEO of SkyWest Chip Childs said, “SkyWest is already the largest E175 operator in the world, and when this order is delivered we will have over 250 E175s. We look forward to continuing to improve the passenger flying experience with enhanced comfort and reliability.” Martyn Holmes, CCO, Embraer Commercial Aviation, said, “We are pleased to build upon our superb partnership with SkyWest. The E175 is truly a versatile aircraft, the backbone of North American regional aviation.”
United Airlines Announces Strong Third-Quarter Financial Results
United Airlines published financial figures for the third quarter of 2023. The company announced quarterly pre-tax income of $1.5 billion, a pre-tax margin of 10.3%, and diluted earnings per share of $3.42, as well as pre-tax income of $1.6 billion, a pre-tax margin of 10.8%, and diluted earnings per share of $3.65 on an adjusted1 basis. Total third-quarter top-line revenue increased 12.5% year on year, resulting in a record revenue quarter at the upper end of projections. United enjoyed a solid and consistent domestic demand environment in the quarter, with a 9% year-over-year revenue increase, exceeding second-quarter performance. Close-in bookings increased in August and September, with both months exceeding year-over-year demand. Profits in the international space were at an all-time high in both the Atlantic and Pacific regions. Revenue in the Atlantic region increased by 15% compared to the same quarter in 2022 and 70% compared to the same quarter in 2019. Despite capacity remaining 24% lower than in the third quarter of 2019, Pacific revenue topped third-quarter 2019 levels. Domestic revenues were the second most significant in the third quarter, and the domestic network remained profitable. The company has developed a winning strategy for providing customers with options for the desired service level. Premium product demand is robust, with outstanding results in the premium economy cabin, where revenue exceeded capacity increase since its launch in 2019. Premium product revenue increased 20% year on year in the quarter, accounting for more than half of total passenger revenue. Basic Economy has also been a popular option for customers and an excellent competitive offering, with revenue for that product increasing by 50% year over year in the third quarter. United continues to recognise the value of an award-winning airline loyalty programme. The third quarter continued a multi-year trend of new MileagePlus members, achieving a record for third-quarter enrolments and nearly tripling the number of new members compared to the same period five years ago. Spending across the U.S. card portfolio is up double digits year to date in the first three quarters of 2022, and this third quarter saw more miles redeemed across the scheme for award travel than any third quarter in programme history. “Thank you to our extraordinary United team, who delivered a record-setting operational performance for our customers in August and September,” said United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby. “Our strategy of diversifying our revenue streams, capitalising on growth opportunities, and constantly innovating to improve our products for our customers is bearing fruit.” Our United Next plan is working well, and we are on schedule to meet our financial targets.”
United Airlines Orders 50 B787 Dreamliners
United Airlines and Boeing have announced that the airline is extending its 787 Dreamliner fleet by exercising options to acquire 50 787-9 planes and gaining an additional 50 options. The latest Dreamliner purchase gives United additional flexibility as it modernises its global fleet over the next decade. “We’re building a bright future at United, and this order takes our already successful United Next plan into the next decade and beyond,” said Scott Kirby, president and CEO of United Airlines. “Our long-term planning and focus have enabled us to surge ahead of other airlines that have stalled.” I’m confident in our plan as we continue adding new, larger aircraft to take full advantage of our growing international and domestic flying opportunities.” United has the largest Dreamliner order book on record, with 150 firm orders, and is poised to become the world’s largest 787 operator. The announcement comes on the back of the airline’s record-breaking acquisition of 100 787 jets last year. United’s existing fleet of more than 70 Dreamliners is the first to operate all three variants of the 787 series. United’s extensive global route network is made possible by the 787’s fuel efficiency and dependability. “United’s unprecedented commitment to the 787 Dreamliner family is a testament to the market-leading operating economics and reliability of Boeing’s widebody jets,” said Stan Deal, president and CEO of Boeing Commercial Aeroplanes. “With the 787, United will enjoy all the synergies of operating one of the largest, most efficient fleets in the skies.” Depending on the configuration, the 787 enhances efficiency and performance and lowers fuel usage and emissions by up to 25% compared to the planes it replaces. The 787-9 has a globe-spanning range that allows airlines to fly up to 7,565 nautical miles (14,010 km) with up to 296 people on board. With over 1,800 orders from 87 customers, including more than 870 repeat orders from 56 repeat customers, the 787 is the best-selling widebody in history. Customers have made approximately 350 orders and commitments for the 787 family in the last twelve months. Boeing, a global aerospace leader, develops, manufactures, and maintains commercial aircraft, military goods, and space systems for clients in over 150 countries. As the largest US exporter, the firm taps into the capabilities of a worldwide supplier base to enhance economic opportunity, sustainability, and community impact. Boeing’s diverse workforce is dedicated to creating for the future, leading with sustainability, and cultivating a culture based on the company’s fundamental values of safety, quality, and integrity.
Travelport renews multi-year agreement with United Airlines
Travelport announced that it has renewed its multi-year agreement with United Airlines, the largest airline in the world as measured by available seat miles. As part of the agreement, Travelport will continue to provide travel agencies around the world real-time access to United’s wide selection of travel content, products, and services. Travelport will also continue to collaborate closely with the carrier to support United’s New Distribution Capability (NDC) initiatives and deliver a world-class, modern travel retail experience. Simplified access to United’s NDC content and servicing capabilities launched several months ago with a successful early adopter program and is anticipated to be available to all of Travelport’s agency customers in August. With this extended rollout, Travelport-connected agencies will be able to easily search, compare and book United’s NDC offers, as well as service NDC bookings, including modifications and cancellations. While all Travelport customers will have access to United’s NDC content, agents using Travelport+ will be able to access a wide range of United’s rich content, fares, and unique offerings all in one place, enhanced by the Content Curation Layer (CCL). This Travelport+ feature minimizes manual tasks using powerful artificial intelligence (AI) and machine-learning (ML) capabilities to provide agents and travelers a more modern retailing experience with faster search responses, more relevant results, and greater accuracy. “We’re laser-focused on modern retailing and making new content sources, like NDC, easier for travel agents. Our partnership with United Airlines provides a streamlined booking experience with simplified access to United’s dynamic offers and ancillaries to our agency network anytime, anywhere,” said Jason Clarke, Chief Commercial Officer, Travel Partners at Travelport. “Our NDC solution is designed to support travel retailers with complete end-to-end servicing that goes beyond the booking process, allowing agents to easily manage trip changes on the go while offering superior levels of service to their travelers.” Travelport’s NDC content and servicing solution for United is anticipated to first become available to all agency customers located across the US and the EMEA region in August, with access for agency customers located in countries across Latin America and the rest of the world to follow in the coming weeks.
United Airlines Now Offers Wireless Charging Onboard
eTurboNews: Passengers can now quickly charge their multiple electronic devices at once with three types of charging docks in new United First seat – wireless, AC household-style outlet and USB-C. The wireless charger is located in a compartment of the armrest to give the passenger line-of-sight to notifications and free their hands and tray table. SubscribePrintEmailTwitterFacebookLinkedInTelegramWhatsAppVKMessengerSMSRedditFlipboardPinterestTumblrXingBufferHacker NewsLineMixPocketYummlyCopy Read more: United Airlines Now Offers Wireless Charging Onboard Copyright: eTurboNews is Travel Industry News - Travel & Tourism Story Telling Exposed
More Hong Kong to San Francisco Flights on United Airlines
eTurboNews: United Airlines (UAL) announced today that it will increase the frequency of the current daily Hong Kong (HKG)–San Francisco (SFO) service to 12 flights weekly on August 3, 2023, and will later expand the service to 14 flights weekly as a twice-daily service in late October 2023. The newly expanded service will provide travelers in Hong Kong, the southern part of mainland China, and some Southeast Asian countries, with more flight schedules to San Francisco as well as additional connecting options to more destinations in the mainland U.S., Canada, and Latin America via its hub in San Francisco. Walter Dias, regional director of Greater China, Korea, and Southeast Asia Sales, said, “United returned to the Hong Kong market just two months ago after a pause of nearly three years, and we are excited to announce that we will be adding more flights between Hong Kong and San Francisco this August. Combined with the new late-evening Hong Kong departure time and early-afternoon San Francisco departure time, our new 12 times-weekly HKG-SFO service will provide our customers in Hong Kong, the southern part of mainland China, and some Southeast Asian countries including Indonesia, Thailand, and Vietnam, with more flight options to San Francisco and one-stop connections to more than 70 destinations in the mainland U.S., Canada, and Latin America via our hub in San Francisco.” United Airlines‘ New Hong Kong (HKG)-San Francisco (SFO) ServiceThe new flight UA878 will leave HKG every Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday at 10:30 p.m. and will arrive in SFO at 8:25 p.m. the same day. The return flight, UA869, will depart SFO every Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday at 1:30 p.m. and will arrive in HKG at 6:45 p.m. the following day. All flights will utilize the B777-300ER widebody aircraft that offers 60 seats in the United Polaris business cabin, 24 seats in the United Premium Plus cabin, and 266 seats in the United Economy cabin. United’s San Francisco Hub San Francisco is United’s largest hub on the U.S. West Coast and a gateway to Asia-Pacific. United operates more than 200 daily departures from San Francisco International Airport, taking customers to more than 100 destinations around the globe, including the most international service with flights to 26 different international cities. The hub currently offers direct flights to more than 10 Asia-Pacific destinations including Auckland (New Zealand), Brisbane, Haneda/Tokyo, Incheon/Seoul, Melbourne, Narita/Tokyo, Papeete/Tahiti, Singapore, Shanghai, Sydney, and Taipei. The flight schedule between HKG and SFO is as follows: Read more: More Hong Kong to San Francisco Flights on United Airlines Copyright: eTurboNews is Travel Industry News - Travel & Tourism Story Telling Exposed
New direct United Airlines flights b/w San Francisco and Christchurch from 1 Dec, 2023
United Airlines announces the largest South Pacific network expansion ever to and from the continental U.S., including the first non-stop flight between San Francisco and Christchurch set to commence on December 1. United will be the only carrier to directly connect the U.S. and the South Island of New Zealand. With 66 flights between the US and Australia/New Zealand every week, United will operate nearly 40% more flights from the U.S. to Australia and New Zealand next northern winter versus last year. The carrier is adding new direct flights from Los Angeles to Brisbane and Auckland and increasing service to the region from its San Francisco hub with daily flights to Brisbane, twice daily flights to Sydney and flying larger aircraft to Melbourne. And thanks to United’s relationships with Air New Zealand and Virgin Australia, travelers can enjoy easy one-stop connections from these cities to more than 50 destinations in the region. United already flies to more destinations in Australia and New Zealand than all other U.S. carriers combined, and now will have more flights and serve more destinations in the region from the U.S. than any other carrier in the world. Tickets are now on sale on the airline’s mobile app and on United.com – just in time for customers to plan their trips for the region’s peak winter season. “This past winter, United enhanced our network and became the largest carrier to the South Pacific region. Now, this upcoming winter, we will expand even further,” said Patrick Quayle, Senior Vice President of Global Network Planning and Alliances. “Our strong partnerships with Air New Zealand and Virgin Australia provide unparalleled connectivity, and with our historic expansion across five destinations in New Zealand and Australia, United is the clear choice for customers’ travel to the region.” San Francisco – Christchurch, NZ Starting December 1, United will be the only airline to offer direct flights between the U.S. and New Zealand’s South Island, with the first direct San Francisco-Christchurch service. United will fly this route three times weekly on a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner. United’s new flight to Christchurch is part of the airline’s broader expansion efforts in New Zealand and next winter, the airline will be nearly 70% larger in New Zealand than in 2019. Los Angeles – Auckland Next winter, United will build on its position as the largest U.S. airline to Auckland, adding four weekly flights from Los Angeles. United is the only U.S. carrier to serve Auckland year-round with its existing service from San Francisco. United will fly its Los Angeles[1]Auckland route on a Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, starting October 28. Los Angeles – Brisbane In winter 2022, United became the only airline to offer direct flights between Brisbane and San Francisco. On November 29, United will add to this service by adding three weekly Los Angles-Brisbane flights on a Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner – becoming the largest carrier between the U.S. and Brisbane. More Flights to Sydney and Brisbane In addition to adding new flights to its schedule, United will also increase its flying from San Francisco to Brisbane and Sydney. Starting October 28, United will offer daily flights between San Francisco and Brisbane on a Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner and will be able to fly nearly triple the number of customers to Brisbane from the US next winter than it did in 2022. The airline will also fly twice daily between San Francisco and Sydney on Boeing 777-300ERs starting October 28, offering more flights to Sydney from the U.S. than any other carrier. More Seats to Melbourne This past winter, United became the largest airline from the U.S. to Melbourne, increasing from ten to fourteen weekly roundtrip flights, with one daily flight from both San Francisco and Los Angeles. Starting October 28, United will deploy its largest airplane on flights between San Francisco-Melbourne. The 777-300ER will add nearly 100 daily seats to each departure. Compared to winter 2019, United will offer 65% more seats to Melbourne.
United Airlines Resumes Hong Kong to San Francisco Flight
by: Harry Johnson | United Airlines (UAL) resumed its first nonstop service to and from Hong Kong on March 6, 2023, marking the airline’s first passenger flight service out of the city since the start of the pandemic. United’s daily nonstop service from Hong Kong (HKG) to San Francisco (SFO) directly connects Hong Kong travelers to the airline’s largest hub airport on the U.S. West Coast, and numerous cities in the U.S., Canada, Mexico and Latin America vis its hub. On March 6 at the departure gate of United flight UA862 at the Hong Kong International Airport, Walter Dias, regional director of Sales for Greater China and Southeast Asia, and Consul General Gregory May of the U.S. Consulate celebrated the return of the San Francisco nonstop service to Hong Kong by making remarks before passengers boarded the flight. Walter Dias, United Airlines‘ regional director of sales for Greater China, Korea and Southeast Asia, said, “This year United is celebrating its 40th anniversary in Hong Kong and we’re thrilled to be able to return to this important market. We very much look forward to welcoming Hong Kong customers on our HKG-SFO service again. Customers traveling from Hong Kong to the U.S. will find convenient, easy connections at our San Francisco hub to more than 70 destinations in the mainland U.S., Canada and Latin America. We also look forward to bringing our loyal customers in North America to the vibrant city of Hong Kong!” Consul Gregory May of the U.S. Consulate said, “We see the relaunch of United Airlines’ non-stop service to San Francisco as a tremendous step forward in the recovery of U.S. airline service to Hong Kong after a challenging three years. In the months ahead, we are eager to welcome more visitors from Hong Kong and connect passengers from across the Asia Pacific region to the United States.” United reaffirmed its commitment to the Hong Kong market where the airline is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year. United’s Hong Kong-San Francisco Service Flight UA862 will leave HKG daily at 12:20 p.m. and will arrive in SFO at 8:45 a.m. the same day. The return flight, UA877, will depart SFO daily at 10:40 p.m. and will arrive in HKG at 6:00 a.m. two days later. All flights will utilize the Boeing 777-300ER aircraft. Full article: United Airlines Resumes Hong Kong to San Francisco Flight Copyright: eTurboNews - Travel Industry News - World Travel News
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