United Airlines bridges the capitals from Scotland to USA
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Posted: 13 September 2017 | International Airport Review | 1 comment
It has been announced that a direct route between Edinburgh and Washington DC will begin operation by United Airlines as of next summer.
The introduction of this route by United Airlines represents a first for the aviation industry, being the first time there has been a direct route between Scotland and Washington.
United Airlines will operate the service from 23rd of May 2018, offering daily flights from capital to capital and opening Scotland up to a brand new market.
United will continue to operate their year-round flights to New York Newark and will also extend their summer service to Chicago.
Commenting on the new route, Chief Executive of Edinburgh Airport Gordon Dewar said: “This is fantastic news for Edinburgh Airport and Scotland as we connect our two capital cities for the first time.
“As Scotland’s busiest airport, we are a leader for international destinations and this demonstrates the confidence of US carriers in the Edinburgh market, standing ahead of other parts of the UK with such strong inbound tourism demand.
“Our partners at United have seen first-hand the positive impact of flights from Edinburgh to New York Newark and Chicago, and we are keen to replicate that to Washington for both a business and tourist audience.
“The Scottish economy will also benefit as we open up Edinburgh to a new market and as international passengers continue to soar, we will see a positive contribution to the local and national economy.”
United Airlines strengthening transatlantic bonds
Commenting on the positive prospects of this development, Minister for Transport Humza Yousaf said:
“This new service between Edinburgh and Washington DC will help to strengthen the important economic and cultural links between Scotland and the United States.
“The launch of a direct route into America’s capital city is great news for Scottish businesses, giving them better access to important US markets through United’s hub operation. It will also help support our tourism industry by making it even easier for visitors to get a taste of the fantastic experiences Edinburgh – and Scotland as a whole – have to offer.
“I warmly welcome this announcement and wish Edinburgh Airport and United Airlines every success with this new route. I have no doubt it will prove popular with travellers on both sides of the Atlantic.”
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I applaud and appreciate United’s new service to Washington DC and expanding choices for Edinburgh customers who need service direct to the USA. Hopefully you will add more US cities!