Chicago-based
United Airlines
will switch up its equipment on flights between its hub at Denver International Airport (DEN) and Orlando International Airport (MCO) in the next few months. Beginning this winter, the airline will deploy the Airbus A321neo on the route for the first time, while the Boeing 777-200ER will make appearances between the two destinations for a limited time early next year.
United typically uses Boeing narrowbodies on the route, but the 777-200ER will significantly boost the number of seats offered. Additionally, the addition of A321neo flights will make the first time the carrier has operated an Airbus narrowbody on the route since late last year.
For the first time: A321neo
According to aviation data and analytics provider Cirium, United will start flying the A321neo between DEN and MCO on December 3rd. The aircraft will operate as UA425 to MCO and UA1801 to DEN.
|
Flight Number |
Origin |
Departure Time |
Destination |
Arrival Time |
Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
UA425 |
Denver International Airport (DEN) |
08:20 |
Orlando International Airport (MCO) |
13:56 |
3 hours, 36 minutes |
|
UA1801 |
Orlando International Airport (MCO) |
16:00 |
Denver International Airport (DEN) |
16:12 |
4 hours, 12 minutes |
Throughout the month, the aircraft will operate a total of 58 flights – 29 in each direction. United’s A321neos accommodate 200 passengers in a two-class configuration.
Photo: United Airlines
First class has 20 recliner seats in a 2-2 layout. They offer 37 inches of pitch, five inches of recline, and 21 inches of width. The seats also have seatback entertainment, power outlets, USB ports, wireless charging, and Bluetooth connectivity.
What to expect onboard
The economy class comprises the remaining 180 seats in a 3-3 layout. 57 seats are designated as United Economy Plus, offering increased legroom. The seats have a pitch of 33-38 inches, depending on their location in the cabin, and recline three inches. The standard economy seats recline two inches and have a pitch of 30 inches.
Both United Economy Plus and the standard economy seats have a width of 18.4 inches. Passengers can also enjoy seatback entertainment, Bluetooth connectivity, power outlets, and USB ports. In addition, personal device entertainment via streaming and WiFi is available to all travelers.
Widebodies to Orlando
Beginning January 7, 2025, United will deploy its 777-200ERs between DEN and MCO. The aircraft will fly the route daily through February 12th, according to Cirium. The eastbound leg will be UA1451, while UA531 will operate the westbound leg.
|
Flight Number |
Origin |
Departure Time |
Destination |
Arrival Time |
Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
UA1451 |
Denver International Airport (DEN) |
09:40 |
Orlando International Airport (MCO) |
15:13 |
3 hours, 33 minutes |
|
UA531 |
Orlando International Airport (MCO) |
15:50 |
Denver International Airport (DEN) |
17:56 |
4 hours, 6 minutes |
United has three interior versions of its 777-200s. One is equipped with United Polaris Business, while the other two feature United First. Nonetheless, the non-Polaris versions still have lie-flat seats, but accommodate more passengers. They will be the versions used between DEN and MCO, offering a total of 364 seats per flight. The only difference between the non-Polaris versions is the allocation of United First and United Economy Plus seats. One version has 28 first class seats and 102 economy plus seats, while the version’s first class has 32 seats and 124 economy plus seats.
Photo: Vincenzo Pace | Simple Flying
WiFi, power outlets, and personal device streaming are available to all passengers across both versions. However, USB ports and seatback entertainment in economy are only equipped on select aircraft.
The other aircraft that United will deploy on the DEN-MCO route in December and January include the 737-800, 737-900ER, 737 MAX 8, 737 MAX 9, and 757-300.