United Airlines is commemorating five years of services between Accra (Ghana) and Washington DC.
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The carrier is celebrating the fifth anniversary of its non-stop flights between Accra and Washington D.C. United is indeed the only airline serving Accra nonstop from Washington D.C.
“We are proud to celebrate five years of connecting Accra with the U.S. capital and this anniversary underlines the importance of Ghana within United’s global network,” said Amit Badiani, Head of Africa and Offline Europe Sales, United Airlines .
Since launching the route in 2021, the airline has carried over 435,000 customers and 3,100 tonnes of cargo on over 2,100 flights between Accra and its Washington D.C. hub.
United introduced its Accra to Washington D.C. route in 2021 as a three-times weekly service and subsequently expanded to five-times weekly in the summer season, representing an overall increase in total seat offer of 66 per cent since the route was originally launched.
“As the only airline directly connecting Accra with Washington D.C., we are able to offer our customers greater travel choice with not only a direct connection to the U.S. capital, but also the possibility to connect onwards via our Washington/Dulles hub to over 65 additional destinations across the U.S., including New York, Chicago, Philadelphia, and Dallas.” Badiani said.
A comfortable flight
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.
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