United will fly nonstop to Sydney from Houston hub

Sunday, 08 Sep, 2017 0

United Airlines is adding another long haul nonstop flight with daily service connecting Houston with Sydney.

At more than 8,500 miles, it will be United’s second longest flight after its upcoming Los Angeles – Singapore route which begins later this year.

The Houston service starts on January 18, 2018, using Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft with 252 seats.

It includes all-new United Polaris business class with 48 flat-bed seats.

"For nearly 50 years, the City of Houston and United Airlines have built a wonderful relationship and we are thrilled that United continues investing in its operations at George Bush Intercontinental Airport and throughout our community," said Houston mayor Sylvester Turner.

We are looking forward to visiting Sydney and welcoming our Australian visitors with open arms to Texas."

The airline has served Australia from the West Coast for 30 years to Sydney and Melbourne.

United president Scott Kirby said: "We are demonstrating United’s commitment to our customers who call Houston home as well as the millions of customers who connect through Houston each year. This new route will serve more than 70 cities across North America making one-stop service to Sydney faster and more convenient than ever before."

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