WHY IT RATES: Travelers looking for an affordable flight option when booking a vacation to Germany should consider United’s new service to Frankfurt.—Donald Wood, Breaking News Senior Writer.
United Airlines (UAL) launched its 9th daily nonstop flight between the United States and Germany from its hub at Denver International Airport, becoming the only U.S. airline connecting Denver to Frankfurt nonstop. United will operate year-round service between Denver and Frankfurt, Germany.
“United has added two trans-Atlantic flights from Denver in the last two years, including our newest addition to Frankfurt, which demonstrates our commitment to growing and investing in Denver,” said Steve Jaquith, United’s vice president of the Denver hub. “We’re proud to provide even more ways we can connect Denver to the world.”
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From Denver, United will conveniently connect more than 100 cities across North America to Frankfurt. From Frankfurt, United’s new service provides customers with easy one-stop access to more than 90 destinations, including key centers of business and tourism like Barcelona, Spain; Budapest, Hungary; Paris; Prague; Rome and Vienna.
“United is committed to expanding our global network for our customers and our employees and we are excited to continue this growth today with the start of new service between Denver and Frankfurt,” said Jake Cefolia, United’s senior vice president of Worldwide Sales. “From the mid-continent United States to the rest of the world, United offers customers traveling for business or leisure more choice and more international flights and destinations than any other carrier.”
United’s new service between Denver and Frankfurt is the only nonstop service from Denver to Germany by a U.S. carrier and is the airline‘s ninth flight between the United States and Frankfurt. United currently operates daily nonstop service between Frankfurt and its hubs in Chicago, Houston, New York/Newark, San Francisco and Washington Dulles.
Booking travel to Frankfurt and beyond is also an opportunity for United MileagePlus members to enjoy the benefits and perks of their membership. MileagePlus Premier and eligible United MileagePlus Chase cardmembers can book Everyday Awards on flights operated by United and United Express. If a seat is available, eligible members have unrestricted access to book an Everyday Award, even if it is the last seat on the plane. Tickets are available to purchase on united.com.
“Adding additional nonstop service to Frankfurt means expanded opportunities for jobs and our local economy,” said Denver Mayor Michael B. Hancock. “Connecting Denver to the rest of the world deepens and diversifies our air service network, elevating our city’s position in the global economy.”
United Airlines has served the Denver community since 1937 and is the only airline to continuously operate service in Denver – operating 6.5 million flights and serving more than 580 million customers.
“We welcome United’s continued expansion at Denver International Airport,” said Denver International Airport CEO Kim Day. “These new flights to Frankfurt will not only provide a new option for Denver travelers to access the heart of Europe, but will strengthen Denver’s position as a premier connecting hub in the global Star Alliance network.”
For more information, reach out to your local travel agent.
SOURCE: United Airlines press release.
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