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United Airlines Announces 12 New and Expanded International Destinations from Chicago, Denver, New York/Newark and San Francisco
CHICAGO, Aug. 22, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- United Airlines today unveiled an expanded international schedule from its hubs in Chicago, Denver, New York/Newark and
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[{"type":"text","content":"CHICAGO, Aug. 22, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- United Airlines today unveiled an expanded international schedule from its hubs in Chicago, Denver, New York/Newark and San Francisco. United's announcement includes brand-new service to Nice, France; Palermo, Italy; and Curacao. The airline also announced customers will have more options when planning travel to Europe with additional flights to Amsterdam; London; Frankfurt, Germany; and Zurich and will resume its seasonal summer service earlier to popular destinations including Athens, Greece; Naples, Italy; Porto, Portugal; and Barcelona, Spain. \n\"United's global network is a tremendous source of pride for our employees and loyal customers – we're always looking for ways to grow and expand our network to connect our customers to more destinations around the world,\" said United's International Network Vice President Patrick Quayle. \"These new additions help position United as the airline of choice for customers planning their business or leisure travel.\"\nNew seasonal service between New York/Newark and Curacao, Nice and Palermo\nJust in time to escape the winter weather, United is adding Curacao to its Caribbean route network and enabling customers access to all of the ABC islands, including Aruba and Bonaire. Curacao, United's 21st island destination in the Caribbean, will operate on Saturdays beginning Dec. 7, 2019, with Boeing 737-700 aircraft, subject to government approval. \nUnited's unparalleled global route network provides customers with easy access between the United States and many of the world's top vacation destinations. Beginning May 2, 2020, United will offer customers daily nonstop service between New York/Newark and Nice, France – the gateway to the French Riviera. The airline will operate service to Nice with its premium Boeing 767-300ER aircraft featuring 46 United Polaris business class seats – offering the most premium seats between the United States and southern France of any U.S. airline. \nIn addition, beginning May 20, United will be the only airline offering nonstop daily service between the United States and Palermo, Italy, the capital city of Sicily and United's fifth Italian destination: the most of any U.S. airline. Service to Nice and Palermo is subject to government approval.\nIn the last two years, United has announced 26 new international routes, inc...