After announcing its major transatlantic expansion, United Airlines is now moving forward to London-Heathrow Airport, the British capital’s main airport.
By summer 2022, United will offer up to 22 daily flights, including five new operations from its main hubs and a new point-to-point service.
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“For nearly 30 years, United has provided a crucial link between the U.S. and London, maintaining service during the pandemic and strategically growing our program to keep our customers connected in these key global business hubs,” said Patrick Qualy, United’s Senior Vice President of International Services, Network and, Alliances.
“London is an integral part of United’s network and we remain confident that demand will continue to grow, especially as international business travel returns in 2022”, he added.
Announcing 22 daily flights to London in 2022!
1️⃣ Boston
1️⃣ Los Angeles
2️⃣ Denver
2️⃣ Houston
3️⃣ Chicago
3️⃣ San Francisco
3️⃣ Washington Dulles
7️⃣ New York/NewarkOk, let's go 🛫🇬🇧 https://t.co/4Jcmk0Kbvr pic.twitter.com/DyphDCY90I
— United Airlines (@united) October 28, 2021
During the pandemic crisis, United never stopped serving the British capital. It currently operates seven daily flights between New York/Newark, Washington Dulles, Chicago O’ Hare, Houston-Intercontinental, and San Francisco. In December its operation increases to ten daily flights.
By the 2022 summer season, United will serve all seven major markets between the United States and London, adding five new flights.
United will also begin a new point-to-point service beginning March 26, 2022, linking Boston to London-Heathrow with daily flights operated on Boeing 767-300ERs.
In 2019, 1,191,263 passengers flew between London and Boston, one of the busiest long-haul routes between the United States and the United Kingdom. In the summer United will be facing fierce competition from British Airways, American Airlines, Delta Airlines, Virgin Atlantic, and JetBlue.
United’s last service on this route was in October 2002.
The airline will now operate seven daily flights between New York/Newark and London/Heathrow, all operated on Boeing 767-300ER aircraft.
New York – London is the busiest long-haul route worldwide. In 2019, 4,881,021 passengers were carried between the two cities’ main airports. By the 2022 summer season, 7 airline operators will be vying for the most lucrative commercial aviation market globally.
From the West Coast, United will increase its service between San Francisco and London/Heathrow to 3 daily flights operated with Boeing 777-200ER and Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft.
London is San Francisco’s primary European route. In 2019, 1,192,282 passengers were mobilized from the main airports of both cities.
Keeping its commitment to its largest domestic hub, United will increase frequencies on its Denver – London/Heathrow route to two daily flights, resuming service on March 4, 2022, with the second frequency starting on March 26, 2022.
In 2019, 377,415 passengers were flown between the two cities. By summer 2022 United will only compete against British Airways on this route.
Revenue passenger figures were obtained by Aviacionline through the UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA).
United schedule to London-Heathrow during the summer 2022 season
- Newark (EWR) 7 daily flights operated in Boeing 767-300ER High J
- Washington Dulles (IAD) 3 daily flights operated on Boeing 777-200ERs, Boeing 767-300ER High J, and Boeing 757-200s
- Chicago O’ Hare (ORD) 3 daily flights operated by Boeing 767-300ER
- San Francisco (SFO) 3 daily flights operated by Boeing 777-200ER and Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner
- Houston – Intercontinental (IAH) 2 daily flights operated on Boeing 777-200ER and Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner
- Denver (DEN) 2 daily flights operated by Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner
- Los Angeles (LAX) one daily flight operated on Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner (restarts March 4, 2022)
- Boston (BOS) one daily flight operated by Boeing 767-300ER High J
Increased premium offering
United will deliver a richer premium experience to customers for its U.S.-London flights. 12 of the airline’s 22 daily flights will be operated by the Boeing 767-300ER in the “High J” version offering 42 United Polaris seats, 22 United Premium Plus seats, 47 Economy Plus seats, and 52 seats in economy.
Additionally, all Boeing 777-200ERs have the new United products and it is expected that by the end of 2022 all Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners will be modified with the new cabins. In addition, all VIP lounges will be available by 2022.
