New direct flight to LAX

[tulsa1603]

I know a lot of us have wanted this for some time....and ExpressJet to Ontario just wasn't cutting it.....
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CHICAGO, Feb. 5 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- United Airlines today announced it will start flying to two new destinations in Canada -- Quebec City and Victoria, B.C. -- and will begin service to Helena and Kalispell, Mont. on June 5. United will also add service between Los Angeles and Tulsa, Okla.
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"We are pleased to give our customers what they want -- new, convenient nonstop service to more places in the U.S. and Canada," says Kevin Knight, United's senior vice president - Planning. "We welcome customers in these new cities to United's global network."

United Express service between Chicago and Quebec City will be operated by regional partner Shuttle America with an Embraer 170. Service between San Francisco-Victoria and Los Angeles-Tulsa will be operated by Skywest using Canadair regional jet 700's (CR7). Customers on these routes will benefit from explus, the first regional jet service with three distinct seating options, including the premium amenities of United First and extra legroom of Economy Plus, as well as full-sized leather seats and large overhead bins.

Two daily Denver-Helena flights will be operated by regional partner Skywest using 50-seat Canadair regional jets (CRJs). United will now serve 10 destinations in Canada and six in Montana.

"I'm thrilled that United is furthering its commitment to the Big Sky state," says Senator Max Baucus. "This new service will enable more folks to travel to Montana for work or for vacation. This is great for our state's economy. These new flights to our state will help attract more business and good-paying jobs to Montana."

United will also begin daily, seasonal service between Chicago and Kalispell, Mont., operated by Skywest with a CR7. Last summer, United served Kalispell and nearby Glacier National Park from Chicago with weekend service.


   The new flights are now available for sale with the following schedule:**

   Schedule                           Depart        Arrive
   Chicago to Quebec City             6:15 p.m.     9:33 p.m.
   Quebec City to Chicago             8:40 a.m.     10:11 a.m.

   Chicago to Kalispell (seasonal)    9:45 a.m.     12:22 p.m.
   Kalispell to Chicago (seasonal)    12:53 p.m.    5:05 p.m.

   Denver to Helena                   1:44 p.m.     3:40 p.m.
   Helena to Denver                   4:06 p.m.     5:55 p.m.

   Denver to Helena                   9:00 p.m.     10:56 p.m.
   Helena to Denver                   7:30 a.m.     9:19 a.m.

   Los Angeles to Tulsa               10:50 a.m.    4:02 p.m.
   Tulsa to Los Angeles               4:33 p.m.     5:47 p.m.

   San Francisco to Victoria          9:05 a.m.     11:14 a.m.
   Victoria to San Francisco          11:52 a.m.    1:56 p.m.


Customers may find the guaranteed, lowest United fares for these flights on united.com. Sample fares below are one-way.***


   Sample Fares:
   --  $220 - Chicago-Quebec City
   --  $139 - Los Angeles-Tulsa
   --  $214 - San Francisco-Victoria


About United

United Airlines (Nasdaq: UAUA - News) operates more than 3,300* flights a day on United, United Express and Ted to more than 200 U.S. domestic and international destinations from its hubs in Los Angeles, San Francisco, Denver, Chicago and Washington, D.C. With key global air rights in the Asia-Pacific region, Europe and Latin America, United is one of the largest international carriers based in the United States. United also is a founding member of Star Alliance, which provides connections for our customers to 897 destinations in 160 countries worldwide. United's 55,000 employees reside in every U.S. state and in many countries around the world. News releases and other information about United can be found at the company's Web site at united.com.


   *  Based on the flight schedule between Jan. 1, 2007 and Dec. 31, 2007.

   ** Flight times and schedule are subject to change.

***Fare Facts: Fares are one-way fares, roundtrip purchase not required, for United Economy travel on United Airlines, TedSM, and United Express carriers. Tickets purchased through United reservation offices are $15 per ticket higher and tickets purchased at airport ticket counters are $20 per ticket higher. Fares purchased through other distribution channels may also be higher. When purchasing from United, always go to united.com to find United's lowest fares. Seats are limited and may not be available on all flights/dates.

Purchase Requirements: A 21 day advance purchase is required. Tickets for U.S. and Canada destinations must be purchased before departure, and ticketed within 24 hours of making reservations. Sale fares apply to U.S. point-of-sale only. Reservations and ticket purchases on united.com must be completed simultaneously.


   Travel Days/Dates:   Fares shown above are valid all days of the week.

   Blackout Dates:   None. See above for valid travel dates.

Additional Taxes/Fees: U.S./Puerto Rico/U.S. Virgin Islands fares do not include a $3.40 per flight segment tax. A flight segment is defined as one takeoff and one landing. Fares do not include the September 11th Security Fee of $2.50 per segment and a U.S. airport or Passenger Facility Charges of up to $18, which may be collected depending on the itinerary. Fares for Hawaii and Alaska do not include a $7.50 (each way) departure tax. All international fares are subject to U.S. arrival and departure taxes and agricultural, immigrations and customs fees of up to $50. For travel to some countries, additional airport, transportation, embarkation, security, and passenger service taxes/surcharges of up to $175 will apply depending on destination. For return travel from some countries, fares do not include airport and/or departure taxes of up to $45, which may be collected by the foreign government.

Itinerary Changes. Tickets are non-refundable. No changes may be made after ticketed departure date for any portion of the ticket. Tickets whose reservations are cancelled prior to the ticketed departure date are valid for travel one year from the original issuance date. Changes made on or before departure are subject to fare rules and a service charge of $100. If a reservation is not cancelled before the ticketed departure date, the ticket has no value.

Other Conditions: Fares, fees and taxes are subject to change without notice. Other restrictions may apply. Lower fares may be available to select destinations.

[cannon_fodder]

$280 round-trip to LA is not a bad deal at all.

if I ever wanted to go to LA...

[inteller]

quote:Originally posted by cannon_fodder

$280 round-trip to LA is not a bad deal at all.

if I ever wanted to go to LA...

Thank GOD!  Now I don't have to connect a million times to get to Hong Kong!

[okieinla]

Great news & at a great price! I'll look into that next time I fly to
TTown..
Thanks for posting.

[Conan71]

Tulsa to LA is a long way in an RJ.  757 would be more like it, but I guess that's most efficient for now.  Beats the hell out of going that far in a King Air or Lear!

[inteller]

quote:Originally posted by Conan71

Tulsa to LA is a long way in an RJ.  757 would be more like it, but I guess that's most efficient for now.  Beats the hell out of going that far in a King Air or Lear!

i've done Tulsa to San Diego on Expressjet, it isn't bad at all.

[tulsa1603]

quote:Originally posted by Conan71

Tulsa to LA is a long way in an RJ.  757 would be more like it, but I guess that's most efficient for now.  Beats the hell out of going that far in a King Air or Lear!

Just give me seat 12a and I'll be happy.  Exit row, single seat side.

[Conan71]

Damn business travelers.  Sometimes I envy you guys, sometimes I don't miss those days at all.