United Airlines
is one of the world’s largest airlines in terms of revenue and fleet size. The airline offers scheduled services to over 300 destinations worldwide using a fleet of nearly 900 aircraft. Based on data from Cirium, an aviation analytics company, this article explores the airline’s major international routes with more than once-daily service from its hub at Denver International Airport (DEN).
Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
| Origin | Destination | Number of flights in December | Average distance (miles) | Seats per departure | Number of seats in December | Available Seat Miles (ASMs) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DEN | YVR | 80 | 1,114 | 153 | 12,250 | 13,646,500 |
| YVR | DEN | 80 | 1,114 | 154 | 12,307 | 13,709,998 |
United Airlines operates up to three daily flights between its hub in Denver (DEN) and Vancouver International Airport (YVR) in British Columbia, Canada. Operating on the carrier’s Airbus A320 family aircraft fleet, United offers 153 seats per departure for a total of over 24,500 round-trip seats in December.
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The airline primarily operates a combination of Airbus A319 and A320 fleet on the route. The A319 fleet is equipped with 128 seats in a three-class configuration, where as the A320 fleet has 150 seats.
United Airlines Airbus A319 (128 seats)
- First: 8 seats, Pitch 37 inches, Width 20.5 inches
- Economy Plus: 42 seats, Pitch 34 inches, Width 17.7 inches
- Economy: 78 seats, Pitch 30 inches, Width 17.7 inches
According to SeatGuru,
“This next-generation aircraft features a First Class cabin outfitted with 8 recliner seats. The Economy Plus cabin is outfitted with 42 seats and Economy Class features 78 seats. The Economy Cabin has been outfitted with Recaro’s slimline seats that according to United boasts an extra inch of knee-space and another half-inch more headroom. Economy Plus is not a separate class of service but is standard economy with up to 5 inches of extra legroom.”
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United Airlines Airbus A320 (150 seats)
- First: 12 seats, Pitch 39 inches, Width 20.5 inches
- Economy Plus: 42 seats, Pitch 35 inches, Width 17.7 inches
- Economy: 96 seats, Pitch 30 inches, Width 17.7 inches
Apart from United, Canada flag carrier, Air Canada, also operates up to two daily flights on the route. Notably, Air Canada and United have a codeshare agreement on the route, both operating their own flights and also marketing partner flights. There is no other direct competition on the route.
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Cancun International Airport (CUN)
| Origin | Destination | Number of flights in December | Average distance (miles) | Seats per departure | Number of seats in December | Available Seat Miles (ASMs) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DEN | CUN | 75 | 1,669 | 256 | 19,160 | 31,978,040 |
| CUN | DEN | 75 | 1,669 | 256 | 19,160 | 31,978,040 |
United Airlines operates up to three daily flights between its hub in Denver (DEN) and Cancun International Airport (CUN) in Mexico. The airline operates a mix of narrowbody Boeing 737-900 and widebody Boeing 777-200 aircraft. United offers 256 seats per departure, on average, for a total of over 38,300 round trip seats in December.
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The airline’s 737-900 fleet is equipped with 167 seats in a three-class configuration, whereas the Boeing 777-200 features 269 seats in a four-class configuration.
United Airlines Boeing 737-900 (167 seats)
- First: 20 seats, Pitch 38 inches, Width 21 inches
- Economy Plus: 51 seats, Pitch 35 inches, Width 17.3 inches
- Economy: 96 seats, Pitch 31 inches, Width 17.3 inches
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United Airlines Boeing 777-200 (269 seats)
- Polaris First: 8 seats, Pitch 78 inches, Width 22 inches
- Polaris Business: 40 seats, Pitch 76 inches, Width 20 inches
- Economy Plus: 104 seats, Pitch 34 inches, Width 18 inches
- Economy: 117 seats, Pitch 31 inches, Width 18 inches
According to SeatGuru,
“The aircraft is used on long-haul intercontinental routes. Polaris class on this aircraft features a standard First Class Open Suite seat in Polaris first and a standard Business Class seat in Polaris business. Both transform into a fully flat bed. Polaris inflight service is offered.”
Apart from United, Frontier and Southwest operate at least once-daily flights on the route. Air Canada markets and sells tickets on the route as part of the codeshare agreement with United.
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Edmonton International Airport (YEG)
| Origin | Destination | Number of flights in December | Average distance (miles) | Seats per departure | Number of seats in December | Available Seat Miles (ASMs) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DEN | YEG | 62 | 1,020 | 153 | 9,452 | 9,641,040 |
| YEG | DEN | 62 | 1,020 | 153 | 9,452 | 9,641,040 |
United Airlines operates up to three daily flights between its hub in Denver (DEN) and Edmonton International Airport (YEG) in Alberta, Canada. The airline operates a mix of Airbus A319 and A320 aircraft featuring 128 to 150 seats in a three-class configuration. With an average of 153 seats per departure, the airline offers over 19,000 round-trip seats in December.
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Air Canada markets and sells tickets on the route as part of the codeshare agreement with United. There is no other competition on the direct route between the two cities.
Calgary International Airport (YYC)
| Origin | Destination | Number of flights in December | Average distance (miles) | Seats per departure | Number of seats in December | Available Seat Miles (ASMs) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DEN | YYC | 62 | 899 | 166 | 10,260 | 9,223,740 |
| YEG | DEN | 62 | 899 | 166 | 10,252 | 9,216,548 |
United Airlines operates two daily flights between its hub in Denver (DEN) and Calgary International Airport (YYC) in Alberta, Canada. The airline operates a mix of Boeing 737-800 and 737 MAX 8 aircraft, featuring 160 seats in a three-class configuration. With an average of 165 seats per departure, the airline offers over 20,000 round-trip seats in December.
Boeing 737-800 (160 seats)
- First: 16 seats, Pitch 38 inches, Width 21 inches
- Premium: 48 seats, Pitch 37 inches, Width 17.3 inches
- Economy: 96 seats, Pitch 31 inches, Width 17.3 inches
Air Canada and Copa Airlines markets and sells tickets on the route as part of the codeshare agreement with United. There is no other competition on the direct route between the two cities.
Los Cabos International Airport (SJD)
| Origin | Destination | Number of flights in December | Average distance (miles) | Seats per departure | Number of seats in December | Available Seat Miles (ASMs) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DEN | SJD | 61 | 1,188 | 166 | 10,126 | 12,029,688 |
| SJD | DEN | 61 | 1,188 | 166 | 10,126 | 12,029,688 |
United Airlines operates up to three daily flights between its Denver (DEN) hub and Los Cabos International Airport (SJD) in Mexico. The airline operates its narrowbody Boeing 737-800 aircraft with a passenger capacity of 160 seats. The airline offers a total of over 20,000 round-trip seats in December.
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Apart from United, Frontier and Southwest operate at least once-daily flights on the route. Air Canada markets and sells tickets on the route as part of the codeshare agreement with United.
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Puerto Vallarta International Airport (PVR)
| Origin | Destination | Number of flights in December | Average distance (miles) | Seats per departure | Number of seats in December | Available Seat Miles (ASMs) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DEN | PVR | 50 | 1,321 | 166 | 8,300 | 10,964,300 |
| PVR | DEN | 50 | 1,321 | 166 | 8,300 | 10,964,300 |
United Airlines operates up to three daily flights between its Denver (DEN) hub and Puerto Vallarta (PVR) in Mexico. The airline operates its 160-seater Boeing 737-800 aircraft, offering over 16,000 round-trip seats in December.
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