United Airlines Adds 40% More Flights To Australia &

New Zealand Next Winter

United Airlines will introduce the most extensive South Pacific network expansion in aviation history to and from the continental US.

Within this, the Star Alliance carrier is introducing the first non-stop flight between San Francisco and Christchurch, New Zealand Once launched, the route will make United Airlines the only carrier directly connecting the US and the South Island of New Zealand

The airline is also increasing frequencies on several vital routes and introducing its largest airplanes on flights to Australia. United Airlines will operate 66 flights from the US to Australia and New Zealand next northern winter versus last year, an increase of almost 40%.

Significant South Pacific expansion

The carrier is adding new direct flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Brisbane, the capital of Queensland, Australia, and Auckland, an airport that is undergoing a significant expansion. United Airlines is increasing service to the region from its hub in San Francisco with daily flights to Brisbane, twice daily flights to Sydney, and scheduling larger aircraft on its Melbourne service

The new flights will capitalize on United's relationships with Air New Zealand and Virgin Australia Travelers from the US can enjoy additional one-stop connections from the newly introduced links to more than 50 destinations in the region Patrick Quayle, Senior Vice President of Global Network Planning and Alliances, shared his excitement to be part of this historic launch:

"This past winter, United enhanced our network and became the largest carrier to the South Pacific region. Now, this upcoming winter, we will expand even further.

"Our strong partnerships with Air New Zealand and Virgin Australia provide unparalleled connectivity, and with our historic expansion across five destinations in New Zealand and Australia, United is the clear choice for customers' travel to the region."