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On 28 October, United Airlines (Nasdaq: UAUA) is launching services from Los Angeles to Hong Kong and from Washington Dulles to Rio de Janeiro.
United has said it will operate the combined passenger and cargo Los Angeles service using a Boeing 747 aircraft configured with 14 United First seats, 73 United Business seats and 260 United Economy seats, including 88 Economy Plus seats. With this aircraft, United has the capability to carry about 12 tonnes of cargo per flight between the United States and Hong Kong.
The seasonal direct service from Washington, DC to Rio de Janeiro will begin Sunday on United Flight 873. The service will be operated with Boeing 767 aircraft configured to 10 United First seats, 32 United Business seats and 151 United Economy seats, including 71 Economy Plus seats.
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