Traveller Information
United Airlines
Fly the friendly skies of United for great value and flexibility on multi-centre itineraries. Ask your Bon Voyage consultant about the free stopover options and range of services from Heathrow.
United Airlines began operations in 1926 carrying mail. Shortly after it started on a path of innovation that defined the future landscape of the airline industry. In 1927 it carried the first fare-paying customers coast-to-coast. In 1930 United introduced the world’s first airline stewardess and in 1936 it opened the first US flight kitchen to provide in-flight food. In 1940 United became the first airline to provide all-cargo flights. In 1955 United inaugurated the first coast-to-coast non stop flights between New York and San Francisco. In 1964 United became the first airline to carry more than 1 billion revenue passenger miles in a month. In 1984 United became the first airline to provide service to all 50 states.
A client favourite, United has a tremendous US domestic route network.
Departures from London Heathrow
Online Check-In: 24 Hours prior to Departure
Frequent Flyer Program: Mileage Plus
Economy Class
- Baggage Allowance: 1 Cabin Bag plus 2 Checked Pieces at 23Kgs. Please note a charge may apply for the second piece of checked luggage. Please ask for more information at the time of booking.
- Seat Pitch/Width: 31” / 18” (Approx)
- Complimentary Meals and beverages
- Use of Satellite Phone, (Currently $10 per minute, with a $10 connection fee).
- Seat Back Video Screen, showing Films and TV, plus audio programs
- Complimentary Head sets.
Business Class
- Baggage Allowance: 1 Cabin Bag plus 2 Checked Pieces at 23Kgs
- Seat Pitch/Width: 55” / 20.5” or 77” / 23.5”, depending on type of aircraft. Lie-Flat bed.
- Dedicated Lounge, prior to Departure.
- Priority boarding and deplaning.
- Full adjustable ergonomic seats with lumbar and leg support.
- Complimentary Three course meal and beverages, with an option to have your meal served whenever you choose.
- Individual Video Screen, with a choice of Films plus audio channels
- Noise reducing headsets.
First Class
- Baggage Allowance: 1 Cabin Bag plus 2 Checked Pieces at 23Kgs.
- Seat Pitch/Width: 78” / 31” Suite (Own mini suite), 64” / 20.5” (Recliner) or 78” / 20.5” (Flat Bed)
- All the above are dependant on the type of aircraft.
- Dedicated Lounge which offers showers, breakfast and business services, prior to boarding.
- Priority Check-In, with priority boarding and deplaning.
- Multi course meals, served throughout the flight.
- In-seat power outlets, enabling laptops and other electrical items to be used.
- Personal Video/Audio system, giving a choice of films, music and news etc.
- Complimentary newspapers.
