CHICAGO- United Airlines (UA) has introduced a new daily seasonal direct flight from Athens International Airport (ATH) in Greece to its primary hub at Chicago O’Hare (ORD), expanding its flight offerings from Greece by over 30% for 2024.
This new service enhances United’s existing routes from Greece, which were launched earlier this summer. These include a daily seasonal flight from Athens to New York/Newark (EWR) that started on March 31, and another to Washington Dulles (IAD), which began on April 15, 2024.
United Chicago to Athens Flight
“We’re thrilled to expand our European network with this new flight from Athens to our major hub in Chicago,” said Thorsten Lettnin, United’s Director of Sales for Central Europe, Middle East, Africa, India, and Israel.
“This increase of over 30% in flights is fantastic news for our customers in Greece, offering them more travel options, a direct connection to the Chicago area, and access to over 130 destinations across the Americas through our U.S.
Thorsten Lettnin, United’s Director of Sales for Central Europe, Middle East, Africa, India, and Israel.
“As we enter a particularly busy summer season, United Airlines’ announcement of a new daily nonstop seasonal flight from Athens to Chicago is an exciting development!” said Ioanna Papadopoulou, Director of Communication and Marketing at Athens International Airport.
“With the airline’s successful connections to New York and Washington, DC, adding the ‘Windy City’ enhances our connectivity and offers more options for transatlantic passengers with United’s flagship service. Since the beginning of the year, the US market has shown impressive growth, consistently ranking among our top markets. We extend our best wishes to our airline partner for a successful season and reaffirm our commitment to support United’s growth plans to and from Athens.”
Ioanna Papadopoulou, Director of Communication and Marketing at Athens International Airport
The Athens to Chicago O’Hare route underscores United’s dominance in the transatlantic market as the largest U.S. carrier in this sector.
37 Transatlantic Destinations
For the summer of 2024, United will operate direct flights to 37 transatlantic destinations, a record number that exceeds the combined offerings of all other U.S. airlines.
United remains the only carrier providing direct U.S. flights to Dubrovnik, Malaga, Majorca, and Tenerife. Its summer 2024 schedule also includes new routes from Barcelona to San Francisco, the return of the seasonal Reykjavik to New York/Newark flight, and additional services from Rome and Brussels.
Furthermore, United has expanded its Malaga to New York/Newark summer seasonal service to weekdays and moved up the start date to May 3, 2024.
The airline has also advanced the restart of its popular seasonal routes from Nice, Lisbon, Barcelona, Rome, Milan, and Naples, providing passengers with more opportunities and flexibility to explore destinations across the U.S.
Flight Schedule
United’s new seasonal service between Athens and Chicago O’Hare will be operated on Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner aircraft. This plane offers a range of seating options, including 28 lie-flat business class seats in United Polaris, 21 premium economy seats in United Premium Plus, 36 Economy Plus seats, and 158 standard economy seats.
The Dreamliner is equipped with features like large windows, ample overhead storage, and LED lighting that simulates a full day, all designed to enhance passenger comfort and help adjust their body clocks during the transatlantic journey. Additional benefits such as lower cabin pressure, cleaner air, and a smoother ride contribute to a more restful experience upon arrival.
- United Polaris business class offers a luxurious travel experience with a focus on comfort and relaxation, including premium in-flight dining, amenities from Therabody and Saks Fifth Avenue, and direct aisle access from every seat.
- Premium Plus provides spacious seating with extra legroom and reclining, complemented by amenities like a Saks Fifth Avenue blanket and pillow.
- Economy Plus features additional legroom and preferred seating at the front of the economy cabin, facilitating quicker deplaning.
- Economy includes complimentary meals, beverages, and in-flight entertainment, with features like adjustable headrests and personal on-demand entertainment on most flights.
United in Greece
Since 2016, United Airlines has operated summer seasonal flights to Greece. Recently, the airline introduced a daily seasonal service from Athens to Chicago O’Hare, adding to its existing routes from Athens to New York/Newark and Washington Dulles.
United at Chicago O’Hare
United is the largest airline at Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD), operating nearly 450 daily flights. This extensive network connects passengers to over 150 destinations across the United States and worldwide from this major hub.
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