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United Airlines Announces Largest South Pacific Network Expansion Ever
United Airlines has announced its largest ever South Pacific network expansion, adding 40% more flights between the US and Australia/New Zealand next northern winter. The expansion includes new non-stop service to Christchurch, new routes from Los Angeles to Brisbane and Auckland, and more flights from San Francisco to Brisbane and Sydney. Furthermore, United already serves more destinations in Australia and New Zealand than all US carriers combined. With 66 weekly flights between the US and Australia/New Zealand, United is set to operate nearly 40% more flights during next winter compared to the same period last year.
United to Operate Only Flights Between San Francisco and Christchurch
United will become the only carrier to connect the US and New Zealand’s South Island with the introduction of direct flights between San Francisco and Christchurch. The new thrice weekly service on a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner will commence from December 1. United’s new flight to Christchurch is part of the airline’s broader expansion efforts in New Zealand, with the airline set to grow by nearly 70% by next winter.
More Flights to Auckland and Brisbane
United will operate an additional four weekly flights between Los Angeles and Auckland commencing October 28, while increasing its flying from San Francisco to Brisbane and Sydney. United will offer daily flights between San Francisco and Brisbane on a Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner from October 28, allowing the airline to fly nearly triple the number of customers to Brisbane from the US next winter than it did in 2023.
Largest Carrier from U.S. to Brisbane and Melbourne
United became the only airline to offer direct flights between Brisbane and San Francisco in winter 2023. It will add to this service by introducing three weekly Los Angeles-Brisbane flights as of November 29, making it the largest carrier between the US and Brisbane. In addition, United will fly twice daily between San Francisco and Sydney on Boeing 777-300ERs starting October 28, offering more flights to Sydney from the US than any other carrier. With an increase in its San Francisco-Melbourne schedule, United will become the largest airline from the US to Melbourne.
Tickets for next winter’s schedule are now on sale on the airline’s mobile app and on United.com.
