New flights to Far East and South America with United Airlines

United Airlines has launched new services from Los Angeles to Hong Kong and from Washington Dulles to Rio de Janeiro, strengthening its international network and providing additional options for customers to travel the world.

"Further expanding our route network gives our customers what they have asked for – more ways to visit popular international destinations for both work and pleasure," says Kevin Knight, United's senior vice president-Planning. “With nonstop service, these two cities are now much easier for our customers to visit.”

United is operating the combined passenger and cargo Los Angeles service using a B747 aircraft configured with 14 United First seats, 73 United Business seats and 260 United Economy seats, including 88 Economy Plus seats that offer up to five more inches of legroom. With the B747 aircraft, United has the capability to carry about 12 tons of cargo per flight between the United States and Hong Kong.

The seasonal direct service from Washington, D.C., to Rio de Janeiro will use a B767 aircraft configured to 10 United First seats, 32 United Business seats and 151 United Economy seats, including 71 Economy Plus seats. With the B767 aircraft, United has the capability to carry about 12 tons of cargo per flight between Washington, D.C., and Rio de Janeiro.

For more information and bookings, visit Unitedairlines.co.uk .