United Airlines announces service from Lagos to Washington, D.C.
November 22nd, 2010 - 9:54 pm ICT by BNO NewsLAGOS (BNO NEWS) — United Airlines on Monday announced the schedule of its new service between Lagos and Washington D.C., which is the airline’s second destination on the African continent.
The U.S. bound service from Lagos Murtala Muhammed International Airport begins on 13 December with the departure of United 991 at 9:30 p.m. After a stop in Accra, Ghana, the flight will continue to Washington D.C. arriving the next day at 6:11 a.m. United 990 will depart Washington Dulles International Airport daily at 10:43 p.m., arriving in Lagos at 5:35 p.m. the next day, after a stop in Accra.
“We are grateful to the Honorable Fidelia Akuabata Njeze, the Nigerian Minister of Aviation, Dr. Harold Demuren, director general of the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority, and their colleagues for their commitment to launching this new service between Washington D.C. and this vibrant Nigerian city,” said Jeff Smisek, president and CEO of United Continental Holdings.
He added: “This service will facilitate stronger commercial and cultural ties between the United States and Nigeria, while providing new options and convenience for travelers on both sides of the Atlantic.”
Flights from Lagos will be operated with Boeing 767 aircraft, featuring United’s International Premium Travel Experience. Sales for the flight are due to start on Tuesday.
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