In addition to its new flight to Marrakesh, United Airlines will add a new route from Tokyo to Cebu in the Philippines, a rare addition from its former Tokyo Narita hub. United will also launch new service to Medellin, Colombia and is increasing flights to Mainland China, Hong Kong, South Korea, and Portugal. Let’s unpack this news.
United Airlines Tokyo – Cebu Service
Tokyo Narita (NRT) was once a bustling United Airlines hub, with intra-Asia service to Bangkok, Hong Kong, Manila, Singapore, Seoul, and Taipei. But as aircraft became more fuel efficient and able to reach more destinations nonstop and as Tokyo Haneda slots opened, Narita was dismantled as a hub.
While Narita is not regaining its status as a hub or even as a focus city, United Airlines will launch service between NRT and Cebu (CEB). The new flight will be operated by a Boeing 737-800 aircraft.
Service begins July 31, 2024 and will operate daily.
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