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United announced that it will resume daily nonstop flights between its hub at George Bush Intercontinental Airport in Houston and the Simón Bolívar International Airport in Caracas from 11 of August.
This flight reopens a key economic gateway, creates new business opportunities and makes it easier for families to reunite with their loved ones. The airline offered flights between USA and Venezuela for more than 20 years before suspending service in June 2017.
United joins those returning to Venezuela
United resumes daily service between George Bush Intercontinental Airport and Simón Bolívar International Airport starting on 11 August in a Boeing 737 MAX 8.
Currently, United offers up to 100 daily flights to more than 50 destinations in Latin America and the Caribbean from Houston, and travelers can connect from Houston more than 180 destinations around the world. At the end of this year, United will inaugurate the most modern airport terminal in the country in Houston: a transformation of Terminal B 2,000 millions of dollars, that will have 22 new boarding gates for the main fleet and the United Club largest in the system.
United will operate a Boeing 737 MAX 8 on this route, and customers on board will enjoy individual screens at each seat with Bluetooth connectivity and the latest entertainment offering from leading streaming services such as Apple TV, HBO Max, Spotify y Peacock, space for everyone's hand luggage and, Coming soon, Starlink Wi-Fi.
«After almost a decade, "United appreciates the opportunity to resume service between Houston and Venezuela thanks to the leadership and support of the Department of Transportation and the United States Government.", commented Patrick Quayle, senior vice president of global network planning and alliances at United Airlines. "This flight will help strengthen cultural and economic ties across America and further reinforces United's Houston hub as a leading gateway to the region.".
"United's first flight to Venezuela in eight years marks another exciting development in the relationship between our two countries", stated the secretary of transportation of the United States, Sean P. Duffy. «Under the leadership of President Donald Trump, My department is proud to partner with United to make this historic day a reality.. This specific flight will be essential for the transfer of oil sector workers to the country, as the United States and Venezuela work together to expand production and generate new economic opportunities.".
Initial itinerary details
Flight schedules will be:
- UA flight 1046: Ruta IAH – CCS. Start on 11 August with daily frequency. Departure at 23:45 and arrival at 05:30. Operated by a Boeing 737 MAX 8.
- UA flight 1045: Ruta CCS – IAH. Start on 12 August with daily frequency. Departure at 08:00 and arrival at 12:30. Operated by a Boeing 737 MAX 8.
Tickets are on sale now on United's website and mobile app.
*Subject to government approval
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