CHICAGO- The leading US carrier, United Airlines (UA), is set to receive its first Airbus A321neo in the coming months and has planned five new routes from its Chicago base.
The aircraft has been spotted in full United livery at Toulouse. Further, it has the registration N44501 and has a Manufacturer Serial Number (MSN) 11500.
United A321neo New Routes
United Airlines is set to introduce its new Airbus A321neo on the Chicago (ORD) to:
- Phoenix (PHX) route starting December 14th
- Fort Lauderdale (FLL) route starting December 14th
- Orlando (MCO) route starting January 9th
- Fort Myers (RSW) route starting January 9th
- Las Vegas (LAS) route starting January 9th
The inaugural flight, UA321, will take off from ORD to PHX. Initially, the A321neo will operate twice daily on the ORD-PHX route from December 14th to January 8th, after which it will reduce to once daily. All other flights will be once daily, flagged by Ishrion Aviation.
United’s A321neo return flight from Phoenix (PHX) to Chicago (ORD) will operate with flight number UA1321 starting on December 15th.
Please note that all this information is subject to change. If you decide to book these flights, keep in mind that they might experience delays or alterations in case of any issues with the A321neo’s service entry.
The initial lowest base fare for the inaugural flight was $99 one-way, but it has now increased to $144.
UA Selects Pratt and Whitney Engines
Pratt & Whitney, a business under RTX, made an announcement in late June 2023 regarding United Airlines (UA)’ selection of the GTF engine to power their firm orders of 70 Airbus A321neo and 50 A321XLR aircraft.
United Airlines and Pratt & Whitney have a longstanding relationship that dates back over 90 years. Further, they are part of United Aircraft and Transport Corporation along with Boeing.
They began by flying Boeing Model 40 aircraft equipped with a single Pratt & Whitney Wasp engine. Pratt & Whitney engines power over 250 United aircraft, including the Airbus A320ceo family with V2500® engines. Subsequently, the Boeing 777 and 767 aircraft with PW4000 engines.
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