United Airlines Inaugurates its Nonstop Service from Geneva to Washington D.C.
Customers celebrate the start of a new service at Geneva International Airport
Geneva, 20 April 2009 - United Airlines today celebrated the inauguration of its nonstop service between Geneva and Washington D.C. The newly reconfigured Boeing 767-300 features United's new premium cabins, including lie-flat beds in business class, 15.4-inch personal television screens, and more than 150 hours of video entertainment options.
Scott Dolan, United's senior vice president - Airport Operations and Cargo and United Express, said: "We are pleased to introduce this new route and are delighted that it provides greater choice for our customers. Passengers now have the comfort and convenience of direct services linking the cities as well as excellent connections offered through our Washington Dulles hub. The route capitalises on the important commercial ties between Switzerland and the U.S. and strengthens our international route network."
Commenting on the start of the new direct service, Leigh Carter, Charge d'Affaires from the US Embassy in Switzerland, said: "With over 66,000 U.S. citizens registered with us in Switzerland and a roughly equivalent number of Swiss citizens living in the U.S., not to mention the 350,000 Swiss visitors to the U.S. each year, this route opens up a great opportunity for travellers in Geneva and the rest of Switzerland."
Robert Deillon, CEO, Geneva International Airport , said: "United's presence at Geneva International Airport complements our Star Alliance carrier base and increases the options for those travelling between Switzerland and the U.S."
State Councillor and President of the Board of Geneva International Airport . François Longchamp emphasized: "United Nations, specialized agencies and NGOs from Geneva will be linked much better to the U.S. capital and to the financial institutions and other organisations based in Washington ."
United continues to roll out its multi-million dollar investment in new lie-flat first and business class seats on international flights, providing an enhanced level of comfort and convenience to passengers. Members of United's Mileage Plus programme who hold Premier status or above may enjoy complimentary seating in Economy Plus, giving them up to five extra inches of legroom on the Boeing 767-300 international routes. For more information about these seats - and the International Premium Travel Experience.
- please visit http://www.suitedreams.united.com.
The schedule for the new service is:
| Flight # |
From |
To |
Departure |
Arrival |
United 975
Boeing 767
|
Geneva (GVA) |
Washington-Dulles (IAD) |
12:00 PM |
03:01 PM |
|
|
| Flight # |
From |
To |
Departure |
Arrival |
United 974
Boeing 767
|
Washington-Dulles (IAD) |
Geneva (GVA) |
06:00 PM |
08:00 AM *(the following day) |
|
|
*All routes and frequencies are subject to change.
About United
United Airlines (NASDAQ: UAUA) operates more than 3,000* flights a day on United and United Express 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 customers to 912 destinations in 159 countries worldwide. United's 48,500 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 United's forward-looking flight schedule for April 1, 2009 to April 1, 2010.
