United Airlines schedules Boeing 777-300ERs on key international routes

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United Airlines schedules Boeing 777-300ERs on key international routes

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By Sky Industry News

Feb 18, 2025

United Airlines, based in Chicago, is utilizing its Boeing 777-300ER aircraft on a selection of long-haul routes this month. The airline's largest aircraft is reserved for international and long-distance flights from three major hubs: Antonio B. Wan Pat International Airport, San Francisco International Airport, and Washington Dulles International Airport.

According to Cirium, United Airlines will operate the 777-300ER on 13 routes connecting various destinations. These routes are crucial for linking distant locations with key points in United's network.

The shortest route using the 777-300ER is between San Francisco and Honolulu, covering 2,399 miles. This service operates 28 times in each direction this month. Another significant route is from Honolulu to Guam, spanning 3,801 miles with the same frequency.

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From Washington Dulles International Airport, United offers daily flights to Brussels and Frankfurt using the 777-300ER. The Brussels route covers 3,892 miles while the Frankfurt service spans 4,081 miles.

San Francisco serves as a hub for several other long-haul flights operated by the Boeing 777-300ER. These include routes to Tokyo Narita (5,124 miles), Beijing (5,914 miles), Shanghai (6,151 miles), Taipei (6,469 miles), Hong Kong (6,927 miles), Manila (6,987 miles), Brisbane (7,063 miles), and Sydney (7,417 miles).

United configures its Boeing 777-300ERs with Polaris business class seats alongside Premium Plus and Economy options. The aircraft can accommodate up to 360 passengers across these classes.

The airline's deployment of the Boeing 777-300ER reflects its strategy to maximize capacity on high-demand transpacific routes originating from San Francisco.