United Airlines marks 20th anniversary of service between India and the U.S.
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More than 6 million customers carried since 2005 on more than 26,000 flights. United was the first U.S. airline to launch nonstop services from India to the U.S. two decades ago.
United Airlines is marking the 20th anniversary of nonstop service between India and the United States. Since the launch of service in 2005, the airline has carried more than 6 million customers and transported over 105,500 tonnes of cargo on over 26,000 flights between India and the United States.
United was the first U.S. airline to launch nonstop service from India to the U.S. two decades ago. The airline first started operating from India on 2 November 2005 with nonstop service from New Delhi to New York/Newark and today, offers a daily flight between these two iconic cities.
“We are proud to mark 20 years of connecting India to the U.S and beyond via United’s unrivalled global route network,” said Harvinder Singh, Head Middle East and India, United Airlines.
“India continues to be an integral part of United’s network and our valued customers in India can benefit from nonstop daily flights from New Delhi to our New York/Newark hub, with the possibility to connect seamlessly to over 85 destinations across the Americas.”
United’s daily service from Delhi to New York/Newark is operated with United’s Boeing 787-9 aircraft, featuring a total of 257 seats – 48 all-aisle-access flatbed seats in United PolarisSM business class, 21 United Premium PlusSM and 188 in economy, including 39 Economy PlusSM seats with added legroom and increased personal space.
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 long-haul flight. In addition, a lower cabin altitude, cleaner air and smoother ride help customers feel rested on arrival.
Notably, United has served India since 2005 and today offers its customers from India year-round, nonstop flights from New Delhi to New York/Newark. Flights are conveniently timed to connect at United’s New York/Newark hub with an extensive network of services to destinations throughout the Americas.
