UA to fly ORD to New Dehli non-stop

tjwgrr · 08-15-2001, 11:13 AM

Straight over the North Pole and Siberia........

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Unique Service Provides Only Non-Stop Flight from The U.S.

CHICAGO, Aug. 14 /PRNewswire/ -- United Airlines (NYSE: UAL) announced today that it will launch non-stop daily service between Chicago's O'Hare International Airport and New Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport, on October 27, 2001. The addition makes United the only airline that flies nonstop between the United States and India, and offers customers some of the fastest travel times between major cities in the two countries. The new flights will be available for sale Thursday, August 16, 2001.

In addition to meeting the needs of business and leisure travelers in Chicago, the new service will be the fastest way to reach New Delhi from many cities across North America, including the East Coast. Using convenient connections through Chicago O'Hare, United's largest airport and hometown hub, customers on the East Coast will find the Chicago connection quicker and more convenient than traveling eastbound to India via Europe. Additionally, United's unique flight schedule has an early departure from the U.S., allowing for same-day connections to many major cities in India including Mumbai (Bombay) and Kolkata (Calcutta). The return flight schedule from New Delhi will provide one of the only daylight departures to the United States, with plenty of time for customers to connect in New Delhi from major business centers in India.

"India is a dynamic and fast-growing country which has been under-served from the U.S. These new flights will provide tremendous opportunities for both local and connecting customers," said Rono Dutta, president of United Airlines. "We're excited about linking our primary hub airport at Chicago with New Delhi, and opening up India to the whole U.S."

United will offer Boeing 747-400 three-class service, featuring a configuration of 14 state-of-the-art United First Suites, 73 seats in United Business, 88 seats in United Economy Plus and 172 seats in United Economy. The new flight will cover nearly 7,500 miles across the polar route that United Airlines helped pioneer.

As a result of the new non-stop service, United Airlines will withdraw service between Hong Kong and New Delhi and between London and New Delhi.

"Our ultimate goal has always been to serve India non-stop from the United States," added Dutta. "Connecting service via London and Hong Kong has been popular with customers, however regulatory restrictions in Hong Kong have made the route difficult to operate. The new non-stop route opens up tremendous opportunities for travelers and we believe that the service will be very successful."

The company said operation of the new flight would be subject to certain governmental approvals.

United flight UA 992 will depart Chicago O'Hare at 3:40 p.m., arriving in New Delhi at 5:25 p.m., the following day. The return flight, UA 991, will depart New Delhi at 11:15 a.m. and arrive in Chicago at 2:50 p.m. The planned flying time from Chicago to New Delhi will be 14 hours and 15 minutes, while the planned flying time from New Delhi to Chicago will be 15 hours and 5 minutes.

United offers nearly 2,400 flights each day on a network that spans the globe. United's website is http://www.united.com .

DeltaFlot · 08-15-2001, 12:33 PM

With a flight this long, there had better be some damn good service. Holy cow! How many flight crews are they going to need for this flight?

Sentinel Chicken · 08-15-2001, 12:59 PM

Hey, I thought Continental did the leg work on those new polar routes for their 777-200 service between Newark and Hong Kong?

DirtyBird · 08-15-2001, 05:23 PM

Whoa, that is one long flight, is it the longest scheduled non-stop flight now??

Scott · 08-16-2001, 12:21 AM

The best part was Rotor-Rooter's (Rono Dutta) kind comments regarding India. He's a native of Pakistan!!!!!! Rest assured the service will be just fine in all classes. UA's international service, like that of most US carriers, is significantly better than domestic amenities.

DRDEATH · 08-17-2001, 09:55 PM

WOULD YOU CONNECT IN EUROPE OR FLY NON STOP 14-15 HOURS ? I WOULD CONNECT AND TAKE A COUPLE HOUR BREAK
ENROUTE.

Stanman · 08-18-2001, 11:33 AM

Forget the connections. That's just one more chance for something to go wrong or get delayed.

Guess United's giving up the New York to Hong Kong concedes the route to Continental's 777 Newark to Hong Kong. Chicago is a better base for United anyway since they already have direct flights to Hong Kong via LAX, SFO, and ORD. Although one wonders why rely even more heavily on a hub where delays are becoming if not already are the norm.

Travelin' Man · 08-20-2001, 12:31 PM

Only problem with UAL International First Class Service is that the Flight Attendants are usually old grumpy women. Not always, but for the most part that is what you get. This seniority crap with FA's really sucks.

08-15-2001, 11:13 AM	#1
tjwgrr Senior Collector Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Grand Rapids, MI Posts: 471	UA to fly ORD to New Dehli non-stop Straight over the North Pole and Siberia........ _______________________________________ Unique Service Provides Only Non-Stop Flight from The U.S. CHICAGO, Aug. 14 /PRNewswire/ -- United Airlines (NYSE: UAL) announced today that it will launch non-stop daily service between Chicago's O'Hare International Airport and New Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport, on October 27, 2001. The addition makes United the only airline that flies nonstop between the United States and India, and offers customers some of the fastest travel times between major cities in the two countries. The new flights will be available for sale Thursday, August 16, 2001. In addition to meeting the needs of business and leisure travelers in Chicago, the new service will be the fastest way to reach New Delhi from many cities across North America, including the East Coast. Using convenient connections through Chicago O'Hare, United's largest airport and hometown hub, customers on the East Coast will find the Chicago connection quicker and more convenient than traveling eastbound to India via Europe. Additionally, United's unique flight schedule has an early departure from the U.S., allowing for same-day connections to many major cities in India including Mumbai (Bombay) and Kolkata (Calcutta). The return flight schedule from New Delhi will provide one of the only daylight departures to the United States, with plenty of time for customers to connect in New Delhi from major business centers in India. "India is a dynamic and fast-growing country which has been under-served from the U.S. These new flights will provide tremendous opportunities for both local and connecting customers," said Rono Dutta, president of United Airlines. "We're excited about linking our primary hub airport at Chicago with New Delhi, and opening up India to the whole U.S." United will offer Boeing 747-400 three-class service, featuring a configuration of 14 state-of-the-art United First Suites, 73 seats in United Business, 88 seats in United Economy Plus and 172 seats in United Economy. The new flight will cover nearly 7,500 miles across the polar route that United Airlines helped pioneer. As a result of the new non-stop service, United Airlines will withdraw service between Hong Kong and New Delhi and between London and New Delhi. "Our ultimate goal has always been to serve India non-stop from the United States," added Dutta. "Connecting service via London and Hong Kong has been popular with customers, however regulatory restrictions in Hong Kong have made the route difficult to operate. The new non-stop route opens up tremendous opportunities for travelers and we believe that the service will be very successful." The company said operation of the new flight would be subject to certain governmental approvals. United flight UA 992 will depart Chicago O'Hare at 3:40 p.m., arriving in New Delhi at 5:25 p.m., the following day. The return flight, UA 991, will depart New Delhi at 11:15 a.m. and arrive in Chicago at 2:50 p.m. The planned flying time from Chicago to New Delhi will be 14 hours and 15 minutes, while the planned flying time from New Delhi to Chicago will be 15 hours and 5 minutes. United offers nearly 2,400 flights each day on a network that spans the globe. United's website is http://www.united.com .

08-15-2001, 12:33 PM	#2
DeltaFlot The Patriot Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Laurel, MD Age: 35 Posts: 3,228	With a flight this long, there had better be some damn good service. Holy cow! How many flight crews are they going to need for this flight? __________________ Febuary 15, 1898 December 7, 1941 June 8, 1967 September 11, 2001 Never Forget, Never Forgive If you kick the Tiger in the arse, you better be able to deal with the Tiger's teeth.

08-15-2001, 12:59 PM	#3
Sentinel Chicken Go-Getters Go Ozark Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: DFW/THE GREAT STATE OF TEXAS Posts: 4,167	Hey, I thought Continental did the leg work on those new polar routes for their 777-200 service between Newark and Hong Kong? __________________ *Piss on noise abatement!*

08-15-2001, 05:23 PM	#4
DirtyBird Master Collector Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Atlanta GA, USA Posts: 895	Whoa, that is one long flight, is it the longest scheduled non-stop flight now?? __________________ Turkish Airlines DC-10-30 from Gemini Jets!

08-16-2001, 12:21 AM	#5
Scott Insane Collector Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Escondido, Ca. USA Age: 49 Posts: 2,763	The best part was Rotor-Rooter's (Rono Dutta) kind comments regarding India. He's a native of Pakistan!!!!!! Rest assured the service will be just fine in all classes. UA's international service, like that of most US carriers, is significantly better than domestic amenities. __________________ Fly the Friendly Skies of United uniTED takes wing Feb 12, 2004

08-17-2001, 09:55 PM	#6
DRDEATH Master Collector Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: NORTH RIVERSIDE ILLINOIS Age: 45 Posts: 609	WOULD YOU CONNECT IN EUROPE OR FLY NON STOP 14-15 HOURS ? I WOULD CONNECT AND TAKE A COUPLE HOUR BREAK ENROUTE.

08-18-2001, 11:33 AM	#7
Stanman Senior Collector Join Date: Oct 1999 Location: Waxahachie, Texas, USA Posts: 426	Forget the connections. That's just one more chance for something to go wrong or get delayed. Guess United's giving up the New York to Hong Kong concedes the route to Continental's 777 Newark to Hong Kong. Chicago is a better base for United anyway since they already have direct flights to Hong Kong via LAX, SFO, and ORD. Although one wonders why rely even more heavily on a hub where delays are becoming if not already are the norm.

08-20-2001, 12:31 PM	#8
Travelin' Man Insane Collector Join Date: May 2000 Location: Aspen USA!!! Posts: 1,919	Only problem with UAL International First Class Service is that the Flight Attendants are usually old grumpy women. Not always, but for the most part that is what you get. This seniority crap with FA's really sucks.

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