United's first ever non-stop service between Washington and Cape Town launches
United Airlines has commenced its direct, non-stop service between Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) and Cape Town International Airport (CTIA). The service will operate three times per week, complementing the year-round Newark/New York service that is already flying three times per week to Cape Town
The United States has historically been Cape Town's third largest international market, based on two-way passenger volumes
The route positions United Airlines as the first carrier to provide a nonstop, roundtrip service from Washington, DC to Cape Town and will connect customers via United’s Washington Dulles hub to over 60 destinations across the Americas.
Source: Bizcommunity