LAGOS – United Airlines has increased the service between Accra (Ghana) and Washington D.C. (United States), from three-times weekly to daily.
This reflects a 62 per cent year-over-year increase in seats, a statement by the airline said.
The statement hinted that United offers more one-stop connections from Accra than any other U.S. airline and it is the only airline serving Accra nonstop from Washington D.C.
The airline also said that starting from 2025, it would fly from more destinations in Africa than any other U.S. carrier.
United also expands its presence in Africa, announcing a new route from Dakar to Washington D.C. for 2025, but said this is subject to government approval.
The United States’ carrier also recently launched its brand-new seasonal service from Marrakesh to New York/Newark.
United is the first and only airline to operate nonstop flights from Marrakesh to the U.S., which builds on existing routes from Cape Town, South Africa to New York/Newark and Washington D.C; Johannesburg, South Africa to New York/Newark; Lagos, Nigeria to Washington D.C.; as well as Accra, Ghana to Washington D.C.
Commenting on the developments, Oluwatomi Bola-Sadipe, United’s Country Sales Manager Ghana, Nigeria and South Africa, said that Africa continued to be an integral part of its global network.
“…and we are delighted to announce an increase of flights from Accra to Washington Dulles.
“We are proud to not only offer our customers in Ghana even greater travel choice when booking their next U.S. getaway, but also provide convenient one-stop connections to over 70 destinations across the Americas, including Chicago, Columbus, Atlanta, Houston, and Dallas,” Bola-Sadipe said.
The statement said that the Accra to Washington Dulles route would be operated with Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner aircraft, featuring 28 all-aisle-access United PolarisSM business, 21 United Premium PlusSM premium economy, 36 Economy PlusSM and 158 economy seats.
The revolutionary design of the Dreamliner, the airline said offers customers many features for increased comfort, such as large windows, spacious overhead storage and modern LED lighting to simulate a full day, helping passengers adjust their internal clock on the transatlantic flight.
United Polaris business class is a premium travel experience that prioritises relaxation and comfort, featuring quality inflight dining, amenity products and services from Therabody and Saks Fifth Avenue and full flat-bed seats with all aisle access.
United Premium Plus features a spacious seat with more legroom, elbow room and recline than a standard Economy Plus or economy seat, as well as an amenity kit, Saks Fifth Avenue blanket and plush pillow.
United Economy Plus offers added legroom and increased personal space. Located near the front of the economy cabin, the seats give the added benefit of a swifter exit from the plane on arrival.
Economy Plus seating is available on all trans-Atlantic flights.
United returned to Ghana in 2021 and today operates nonstop service from Accra to Washington D.C.
United currently operates nearly 250 daily flights to over 100 destinations across the United States and around the world from its Washington Dulles hub.
Washington Dulles serves as the international gateway to the U.S. capital, with United service to 21 world capitals and 29 countries for 2025.