United Airlines has increased its frequencies between Accra and Washington DC, in the United States.
The Chicago-based airline has ramped up frequencies from three times a week to nearly seven times a week, reflecting a 62 percent year-over-year increase in seats.
In fact, United offers more one-stop connections from Accra than any other US airline.
“We are proud to not only offer our customers in Ghana even greater travel choice when booking their next US getaway, but also provide convenient one-stop connections to over 70 destinations across the Americas, including Chicago, Columbus, Atlanta, Houston, and Dallas.” said Oluwatomi Bola-Sadipe, United’s Country Sales Manager Ghana, Nigeria and South Africa.
United is indeed the only airline serving Accra nonstop from Washington DC.
Moreover, next year it will fly from more destinations in Africa than any other US carrier.
UNITED AIRLINES RAMPS UP ACCRA FLIGHTS
The increase in flights from Accra to Washington DC comes as United expands its presence in Africa, announcing a new route from Dakar to Washington DC for 2025 (subject to government approval), as well as recently launching its brand-new seasonal service from Marrakesh to New York/Newark.
United is the first and only airline to operate nonstop flights from Marrakesh to the United States, which builds on existing routes from Cape Town, South Africa to New York/Newark and Washington DC; Johannesburg, South Africa to New York/Newark; Lagos, Nigeria to Washington DC; as well as Accra, Ghana to Washington D.C.
“Africa continues to be an integral part of United’s global network and we are delighted to announce an increase of flights from Accra to Washington Dulles,” Bola-Sadipe said.
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MORE ACCRA FREQUENCIES
United returned to Accra, Ghana in 2021 and it now operates nonstop flights from Accra to Washington DC.
Accra – Washington flights:
| Flight | From | To | Depart | Arrive | Frequency | Aircraft |
| UA 997 | Accra | Washington | 11.45 | 18.20 | Daily * | B 787-8 |
| UA 996 | Washington | Accra | 18.15 | 08.55 (+1) | Daily ** | B 787-8 |
All times are local and subject to change.
*Operates daily until 18 Feb 2025 and afterward it will be on Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri, Sat and Sun.
** Operates daily until 17 Feb 2025 and afterward it will be on Mon, Wed, Thurs, Fri, Sat and Sun.
United’s service from Accra to Washington Dulles is operated with Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner aircraft, featuring 28 all-aisle-access United Polaris business, 21 United Premium Plus premium economy, 36 Economy Plus and 158 Economy seats.
The revolutionary design of the Dreamliner offers customers many features for increased comfort, such as large windows, spacious overhead storage and modern LED lighting to simulate a full day, helping passengers adjust their internal clock on the transatlantic flight.
In addition, a lower cabin altitude, cleaner air, and smoother ride help customers feel rested on arrival.
UNITED AIRLINES SERVICES
These flights will offer various classes of service, catering to a range of passenger needs.
United’s Polaris business class is a premium travel experience that prioritises relaxation and comfort, featuring quality inflight dining, amenity products and services from Therabody and Saks Fifth Avenue, and fully flat-bed seats with all-aisle access.
United’s Premium Plus features a spacious seat with more legroom, elbow room and recline than a standard Economy Plus or economy seat, as well as an amenity kit, Saks Fifth Avenue blanket and a plush pillow.
United Economy Plus offers added legroom and increased personal space. Located near the front of the economy cabin, the seats give the added benefit of a swifter exit from the plane on arrival. Economy Plus seating is available on all trans-Atlantic flights.
United Economy offers complimentary food, soft drinks, juices, beer and wine, tea, coffee and inflight entertainment. On most aircraft, seats feature an adjustable headrest and a personal on-demand entertainment system.
