Fly United Airlines for an Enhanced Travel Experience
read on to find out what you can look forward to when travelling with this major American airline.
United Airlines offers a comprehensive route network from the UK, with up to 23 daily services departing from London Heathrow alone to its U.S. hubs, with onwards connections to over 270 destinations across the Americas; the airline even recently added capacity to New Zealand and Australia.
The United Airlines Airport Hubs
Chicago
Chicago is the hometown hub and headquarters for United Airlines. The airline operates 3 daily flights from London Heathrow to Chicago’s O'Hare International Airport, and the route features the United Polaris and United Premium Plus cabin. United also provides a summer seasonal service to Chicago from Dublin, Shannon, and Edinburgh.
Fly to Chicago from just £479 with United Airlines.
New York/Newark
United’s East Coast hub at Newark Liberty International Airport currently includes up to 7 daily flights from London Heathrow, featuring the United Premium Plus and United Polaris all-aisle access cabin. The airline operates year-round Edinburgh and Dublin services from Newark, with an additional service in the summer season. This airport hub offers quicker access into central NYC via taxi, compared to JFK.
Travel to New York with United from just £430!
Denver
Denver, renowned as the gateway to the Rockies and Colorado, is an excellent hub with 2 daily flights operating from London Heathrow during the summer, and one daily flight during the winter, operated by the airline’s 787 Dreamliner aircraft. Passengers can take Denver International Airport’s rail service to Denver Union Station, which takes approx. 37 minutes.
Fly to Denver from just £539 with United and start planning your USA adventure.
Houston
Houston is United’s gateway hub to South America and the Caribbean. The airline has a twice daily service operating from London Heathrow to George Bush Intercontinental Airport in Houston, which also offers connections to other cities across Texas state, including Dallas, Austin, and San Antonio.
Jet set off to Houston from just £799 for a unique American sojourn.
Los Angeles
United offers a daily nonstop flight from London Heathrow to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), with a 2nd daily seasonal service that started in April this year. The route is operated by the contemporary 787 Dreamliner aircraft, featuring the United Polaris business class. LAX hosts as a gateway to United’s Asia Pacific network, with onward connections to Hawaii.
Book tickets to Los Angeles from just £488 with Brightsun Travel and United Airlines.
San Francisco
San Francisco is United’s premier gateway to the pacific, and San Francisco International Airport offers onwards connections to Tahiti and Hawaii. United Airlines operates 3 daily nonstop flights between San Francisco and London Heathrow. San Francisco International Airport offers a variety of public transport options including the Caltrain and SamTrans.
Travel to San Fran with United from just £489 and look forward to incredible sightseeing experiences and more.
Washington D.C.
United Airlines offers 3 daily flights between London Heathrow and Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD), as well as nonstop seasonal services during the summer from Dublin and Edinburgh. IAD airport boasts the newest United Polaris lounge, located at Gate C17, and the airport offers a convenient Silver Line service to the Wiehle-Reston East Metrorail Station, taking approx. 15 minutes.
Experience this mega U.S. city with United flights from just £509.
The United Airlines Flight Experience
United Economy
Look forward to relaxing on board with ergonomically designed seats offering up to 32” of legroom, a three-course meal with complimentary wine, beer, soft drinks, and freshly brewed coffee, kid-friendly meals, plus the airline’s new free messaging service via the United App, as well as Wi-Fi on all mainline flights and 23kg checked baggage.
United Premium Plus
Available on all London Heathrow departures and the daily service between Dublin and New York/Newark, United Premium Plus offers passengers an enhanced flight with more spacious seats situated closer to the front of the aircraft, offering additional legroom, recline, and elbow room, larger entertainment screens, adjustable leg and foot rests, power outlets, upgraded dining options with cocktails and spirits, an amenity kit, Saks Fifth Avenue blanket and pillow, and other benefits including two checked bags.
United Polaris
United’s business class cabin is named after the North Star, offering an indulgent flight experience with direct aisle-access seats which recline into flat beds up to 6ft 6in long / 23 in wide, chef-designed meals and delicious snacks, amenity kits featuring exclusive Sunday Riley products, high-quality custom bedding created by Saks Fifth Avenue, and the bonus of access to United Club lounges and United Polaris lounges.
Experience Seamless Travel with United
United Airlines has introduced several technologies which contribute to the customer journey, including its award-winning United App, hosting as an all-in-one travel partner allowing passengers to track their luggage, access their flight information and updates, check emails, and more. The airline has introduced the Agent on Demand Service, offering contactless virtual customer assistance on the day of travel – available in 111 airports including all 7 U.S. airport hubs. Finally, United offers Wi-Fi on its mainline aircraft (surcharges apply) and free messaging services on most international flights.
To book flights with United Airlines to one of its hubs or beyond, contact the team at Brightsun on 0208 819 1111 and look forward to a memorable travel experience with this world-class airline.