United takes delivery of Boeing 787-9
United Airlines has become the first North American carrier to take delivery of the new Boeing Dreamliner 787-9 aircraft.
The aircraft is the first of 26 United has on order.
The 787-9’s extended range, which is 8,550 miles compared to the 787-8’s 8,200, will enable United to launch its Los Angeles to Melbourne service on October 26.
Before that, United will mainly fly the aircraft between Houston and LA.
"The 787-9 builds on the Dreamliner’s fuel efficiency and customer comfort while giving us even more flexibility and range," said United’s vice president of fleet Ron Baur.
United’s 787-9 will be configured with 252 seats, 48 in United BusinessFirst and 204 in United Economy, including 88 Economy Plus seats with added legroom and increased personal space.
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Editor in chief Bev Fearis has been a travel journalist for 25 years. She started her career at Travel Weekly, where she became deputy news editor, before joining Business Traveller as deputy editor and launching the magazine’s website. She has also written travel features, news and expert comment for the Guardian, Observer, Times, Telegraph, Boundless and other consumer titles and was named one of the top 50 UK travel journalists by the Press Gazette.
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