United from Manchester

Manchester has become linked with Washington DC following the introduction of a United Airlines eight-hour non-stop daily flight last week.  The route complements the airline’s service to Newark New York also daily and non-stop.

Bob Schumacher, United’s Managing Director Sales, UK & Ireland, was joined by Andrew Harrison, Chief Operating Officer for the Manchester Airports Group (MAG), at a ribbon-cutting ceremony to mark the occasion.

Mr Schumacher said: “Having operated our Manchester – New York/Newark service successfully for 17 years, the new Manchester – Washington/Dulles flights will further benefit our customers in the North West, offering reduced journey times between the two cities as well as increased travel options.”

Andrew Harrison noted: “The merger between United and Continental created the largest airline in the world.  The USA is such an important target market and we are keen to serve more destinations, so we are pleased to see Washington, DC added to United’s existing Newark service and the wider route network offered from Manchester.  The link to a hub of the size of Washington Dulles not only provides a great direct service to the American capital but also onwards to cities across the Americas.” www.united.com

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