- United Airlines is adding service to Vietnam and Thailand in October.
- The carrier is also beginning nonstop service from San Francisco to Adelaide, Australia, in December.
- It's part of the airline's ongoing effort to add far-flung destinations not served by its rivals.
United Airlines plans to add daily flights to Vietnam and Thailand in October, further expanding the network for the U.S. carrier that already has the most Asia service.
In the expansion, United is using a tactic that's unusual in its network: Its airplanes from Los Angeles and San Francisco that are headed for Hong Kong will then go on to the two new destinations. The Bangkok and Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, service is set to begin on Oct. 26.
On October 25, United intends to introduce an additional daily nonstop flight from San Francisco. Manila, Philippines , and on Dec. 11, it will launch nonstops from San Francisco to Adelaide, Australia, which will operate three days a week.
The carrier has been highly aggressive in its approach. adding far-flung destinations not covered by competing airlines along its routes, such as Nuuk in Greenland and Bilbao in Spain, both of which commence operations later this year. Achieving the correct balance is particularly crucial as these carriers aim to expand their profitable segments. loyalty programs And require appealing locations to encourage customers to continue spending.
Specifically, Bangkok has seen an increase in demand due to the success of the HBO series 'The White Lotus,' according to Patrick Quayle, United Airlines' senior vice president of network and global alliances.
He stated that the carrier has no intentions of reducing any international routes in their forthcoming winter schedule.
