United Airlines has launched its new year-round daily service between Ho Chi Minh City and the U.S., making United the only U.S. airline to offer flights to and from Ho Chi Minh City.
The new route offers customers seamless connections via Hong Kong to and from Los Angeles and San Francisco, where they can connect to up to 75 other destinations across the continental U.S. United will operate the new flight year-round, departing Ho Chi Minh City at 6.00 a.m. and arriving in Hong Kong at 9.35 a.m. From there, customers can conveniently connect to United’s San Francisco service at 10.35 a.m. or Los Angeles service at 11.25 a.m. All times local. United will operate the flights with a Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft offering 257 seats, including 48 all-aisle-access flatbed seats in United PolarisSM business class.
“United continues to expand in places our customers want to travel, and our new service to Ho Chi Minh City is a great example of that,” said Patrick Quayle, Senior Vice President – Network Planning and Alliances. “By enhancing connectivity between the U.S. and Ho Chi Minh City, with convenient connections through Hong Kong, we’re further solidifying United’s position as the leading U.S. carrier in the region and giving our local and international customers the opportunity to explore the city’s deep history.”
United’s flight was greeted with a water cannon salute upon arrival in Tan Son Nhat International Airport yesterday evening, and guests enjoyed a flute performance as they left the aircraft. Executives from United Airlines took part in a ribbon cutting to mark the first flight, with U.S. Ambassador to Vietnam Marc Knapper and U.S. Consul General in Ho Chi Minh City Melissa A. Brown participating in the event.
Soon after the Air Services Agreement between the U.S. and Vietnam was signed on December 4, 2003, United became the first U.S. airline to enter the Vietnamese market. United’s regular flights linking the United States and Vietnam marks a significant milestone in realizing the objectives of the Agreement. Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam, Deputy Director General, Captain Ho Minh Tan, said: “I highly commend the United’s efforts to resume flights between the U.S. and Viet Nam. Together with the existing services operated by Vietnam Airlines, United’s operations will further enhance air connectivity between our two countries and better serve the growing expectations of passengers.”
The introduction of flights from Ho Chi Minh City marks yet another significant step in United’s ongoing expansion across the Pacific with the airline also launching a new service today between Bangkok, Thailand and Hong Kong, as well as a second daily flight between Manila and San Francisco which will offer travelers from both cities the option of a daytime or evening flight for greater convenience. By the end of 2025, United will offer flights from 32 different cities in the Pacific region – four times that of any other U.S. airline. Earlier this month, United reopened its United Club location in Hong Kong, offering customers nearly 6,000 sq.-ft. space, a self-serve bar, premium buffet and shower rooms.
United is the largest airline in the world, as measured by available seat miles, and flies to more international destinations than any other U.S. carrier. Across the globe, United will offer more than 850 daily flights to and from over 150 international destinations – including 41 that no other U.S. airline serves – next year.
Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) – Hong Kong (HKG)
All times are local and subject to change.
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The service from Ho Chi Minh City to Hong Kong, connecting onwards to Los Angeles and San Francisco, will be operated with United’s Boeing 787-9 aircraft, featuring a total of 257 seats – 48 all-aisle-access flatbed seats in United PolarisSM business class, 21 United Premium PlusSM and 188 in economy, including 39 Economy PlusSM seats with added legroom and increased personal space.
The revolutionary design of the Dreamliner offers customers many features for increased comfort such as large windows, spacious overhead storage and modern LED lighting to simulate a full day, helping passengers adjust their internal clock on the long-haul flight. In addition, a lower cabin altitude, cleaner air and smoother ride help customers feel rested on arrival.
United Polaris business class is a premium travel experience that prioritises relaxation and comfort, featuring quality inflight dining, amenity products and services from Therabody and Saks Fifth Avenue and full flat-bed seats with all aisle access.
United Premium Plus features a spacious seat with more legroom, elbow room and recline than a standard Economy Plus or economy seat, as well as an amenity kit, Saks Fifth Avenue blanket and plush pillow.
United Economy Plus offers added legroom and increased personal space. Located near the front of the economy cabin, the seats give the added benefit of a swifter exit from the plane on arrival. Economy Plus seating is available on all trans-Atlantic flights.
United economy offers complimentary food, soft drinks, juices, beer and wine, tea, coffee and inflight entertainment. On most aircraft, seats feature an adjustable headrest and a personal on-demand entertainment system.
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