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United Airlines beefed up its flights to Australia over the past several years both in frequency and aircraft. It has been flying from Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH), Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), and San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Australia. While all three hubs will still see service, there are some decent cuts coming starting on October 26th.
.. IAH-SYD reduced from 7x to 3x weekly in November and December
— JonNYC (@xJonNYC) July 26, 2024
@JonNYC highlighted that United Airlines offers more flights to Australia than American Airlines and Delta Air Lines combined. It operates six routes (five are year-round) to Brisbane Airport (BNE), Melbourne Airport (MEL), and Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD). Here is what is being cut:
- Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to/from Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD) drops from 7x to 3x weekly.
- Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to/from Melbourne Airport (MEL) reduced from 7x to 3x weekly. United previously axed flights from LAX to Brisbane Airport (BNE) entirely.
- San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to/from Melbourne Airport (MEL) will see its aircraft downgauged from a Boeing 777-300 to a Boeing 787-9.
- San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to/from Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD) will see the second daily flight reduced from running 7x weekly to 3x weekly. It will also only operate two months out of the winter season.
Anthony’s Take: Demand is certainly not being met for these flights Down Under. United is hacking up the schedule, but still far leading the pack with flights to Australia.
(Featured Image Credit: United Airlines.)
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