United’s Denver hub becomes a European gateway, customers now have nonstop service to London from all five United hubs
Chicago, Nov. 1, 2007 – To further strengthen its international route network and provide customers with new service to Europe, United Airlines will launch nonstop passenger and cargo service between Denver and London Heathrow on March 30, 2008. With this new service, United’s Denver hub will now serve as a gateway to Europe and customers can now fly nonstop to London Heathrow from any of United’s five hubs located across the U.S.
“This year’s Open Skies agreement that United strongly supported allows us to offer service between London and Denver, which will clearly benefit consumers on both sides of the Atlantic,” said John Tague, executive vice president and chief revenue officer. “The new flight will strengthen our international route network, create new revenue opportunities and provide customers with service to Europe from our second largest hub.”
To celebrate this new service, United is offering an introductory sale with fares priced at $319 for travel Monday through Wednesday and $339 for travel Thursday through Sunday. These fares on United are for tickets purchased from the U.S., priced each way and are based upon required roundtrip purchase by Nov. 15, 2007. See below or visit united.com for complete terms and conditions.
The flight schedule between Denver and London Heathrow will be as follows:
From Denver (DEN) to London Heathrow (LHR) beginning March 30, 2008:
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Flight Number
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Route
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Departure Time
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Arrival Time
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Flight Time
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UA948
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DEN-LHR
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6:55 p.m.
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10:50 a.m. (next day)
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8:55 hrs
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All routes and frequencies are subject to change.
From London Heathrow (LHR) to Denver (DEN) beginning March 31, 2008:
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Flight Number
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Route
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Departure Time
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Arrival Time
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Flight Time
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UA939
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LHR-DEN
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1:05 p.m.
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4:14 p.m.
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10:09 hrs
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All routes and frequencies are subject to change.
United will operate combined passenger and cargo service between Denver and London Heathrow using a Boeing 777 aircraft configured with 12 United First Suite® seats, 49 United Business seats and 197 United Economy® class seats, including 83 Economy Plus® seats that offer up to five more inches of legroom. As part of the company’s multi-million dollar investment in its widebody fleet, by late 2009, this aircraft will be one of 97 that are enhanced with the newest United First Suites, true flat-bed United Business seats, on-demand entertainment and other spruced up amenities that provide customers with the optimal space to work, sleep or relax while traveling overseas.
The route is expected to provide approximately 15 tons of cargo capacity per flight. Commodities carried between Denver and London are expected to include high-tech components and parts, medical-related supplies and equipment, limited perishables, and exhibition material and artwork that is restricted to nonstop flights.
Customers may earn up to 500 bonus miles each time they purchase qualifying travel at united.com, which also offers no booking fees and the guaranteed lowest United fares. Terms and conditions of the offers are available at united.com.
About United
United Airlines (NASDAQ: UAUA) operates more than 3,600** flights a day on United, United Express and Ted to more than 200 U.S. domestic and international destinations from its hubs in Los Angeles, San Francisco, Denver, Chicago and Washington, D.C. With key global air rights in the Asia-Pacific region, Europe and Latin America, United is one of the largest international carriers based in the United States. United also is a founding member of Star Alliance, which provides connections for our customers to 855 destinations in 155 countries worldwide. United's 55,000 employees reside in every U.S. state and in many countries around the world. News releases and other information about United can be found at the company's Web site at united.com.
**Based on the flight schedule between Jan. 1, 2007 and Dec. 31, 2007.
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*FARE FACTS: Fares above are each way based on required roundtrip purchase for United Economy® travel on United Airlines® for travel from Denver (DEN) to London (LHR). Tickets purchased through United reservation offices are $15 per ticket higher, and tickets purchased at airport ticket counters are $20 per ticket higher. Fares purchased through other distribution channels may also be higher. When purchasing from United, always go to united.com to find United's lowest fares. Seats are limited and may not be available on all flights/dates. Purchase Requirements: Tickets must be purchased at least 7 days in advance and ticketed within 24 hours of making reservations, but no later than 11/15/07. Sale fares apply to U.S. point-of-sale only. Reservations and ticket purchases on united.com must be completed simultaneously. Travel Days/Dates: Fares shown above are valid for travel on Monday through Wednesday for Midweek fares, and Thursday through Sunday for Weekend rates. Travel must commence between 3/30/08 and 5/17/08, with all travel complete by 5/17/08. Blackout Dates: There are no blackout dates. International Min./Max. Stay: A Saturday night minimum stay is required. The maximum stay is 30 days. Additional Taxes/Fees: Fares do not include a $3.40 per flight segment tax or the September 11th Security Fee of $2.50 per flight segment. A flight segment is defined as one takeoff and one landing. Fares do not include Passenger Facility Charges of up to $18, which may be collected depending on the itinerary. All international fares are subject to U.S. arrival and departure taxes and agricultural, immigration and customs fees of up to $50. Additional airport, transportation, embarkation, security, and passenger service taxes/surcharges of up to $175 will also apply. Itinerary Changes: Tickets are non-refundable, but the return portion may be changed for a fee, ($200 for Atlantic), provided the new itinerary is within the parameters of this offer, minimum and maximum stay requirements are met, and the origin and destination are not changed. If the reservation is cancelled before the ticketed departure date, the itinerary may be rebooked up to one year from the original ticket issue date for a service charge ($200 for Atlantic). If a reservation is not cancelled before the ticketed departure date, the ticket has no value. Other Conditions: Fares, fees and taxes are subject to change without notice. Other restrictions may apply. Lower fares may be available to select destinations.
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