United Airlines huge investment

Following its very successful upgrade of its long haul products United Continental Holdings has announced it is investing a further half-billion dollars in onboard facilities as it integrates its two airlines’ fleets during 2012.

The initiative includes adding flat-bed seating on 62 additional long haul aircraft, bringing total aircraft with flat-bed seats to 185, more than any other US carrier.  Economy Plus seating is introduced in a big way, added to more than 300 aircraft, and the airline is doubling the overhead storage space in 150 ‘planes.

On the technical side the investment includes advanced broadband wi-fi and streaming wireless video onboard its 747-400 aircraft.  The arrival of the 787 during 2012 will be particularly significant, and entirely new aircraft to what in effect is an entirely new airline.  The new Boeing is expected to feature all the aforementioned features. 

“We are making very good progress building the world’s leading airline,” said Jeff Smisek, President and Chief Executive Officer of United Continental Holdings, Inc.  "These product enhancements announced today, coupled with our unbeatable route network and loyalty programme, will provide an unsurpassed travel experience for our customers.” www.united.com

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