Summary
- United Airlines says passengers are eager to travel to Cape Town throughout the year, signaling further growth opportunities.
- United is the leading US carrier in South Africa, with 13 weekly flights to Johannesburg and Cape Town.
- United Airlines deploys the Boeing 787 and 777 to South Africa, with consistent service and popular premium economy seating.
Five years after launching direct flights from the US to South Africa, United Airlines is happy with the year-round travel to Cape Town, signifying opportunities for further growth. United is the leading US carrier in South Africa and has played a pivotal role in increasing tourism between the US and South over the last few years.
Serving Cape Town from two hubs
United Airlines remains one of only two US carriers serving South Africa. In December 2019, the airline launched flights from New York to Cape Town. Just three years later, it introduced a second route connecting Cape Town with Washington ….