Major airline increases Edinburgh flights to US city with new winter services
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A major airline has boosted its connectivity from Edinburgh to Washington D.C. with extended services into the winter months.
United Airlines has increased flights to the popular American city almost all-year round. The airline currently operates a daily service between April and October which will now carry on until January 5.
Flights will then resume on February 20 and the winter service will operate five times per week on a 757-200 aircraft.
This expansion represents further growth for United at Scotland's busiest airport, part of the VINCI Airports network, where it already operates a year-round route to New York Newark and a summer service to Chicago.
Gordon Dewar, Chief Executive of Edinburgh Airport said: "This is fantastic news as we see United adding yet more growth at Scotland's busiest airport.
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"Taking this service to almost year-round shows the clear demand for direct connections between Scotland and the USA, and with three routes from Edinburgh Airport, it's also a huge show of confidence in the airport as United's base in Scotland.
"We're really looking forward to seeing United expand its presence during the winter months, and with already strong North American connectivity, we will continue to work on adding even more direct services where possible."
Karolien De Hertogh, Director Sales U.K. and Ireland, United Airlines: "As the only airline connecting Edinburgh to the United States year-round, we are delighted to announce this significant expansion which further underlines the importance of our Edinburgh services within United's global network.
"Our customers in Scotland can now benefit from even more time and travel options to visit Washington D.C., as well as an unrivalled route network from United's Washington/Dulles hub, offering convenient nonstop connections to 65 destinations across the Americas."
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