United Airlines to Launch More New Routes from Denver

United Airlines plans to launch daily nonstop flights linking its Denver hub with two new markets: Shreveport, La., and Grand Forks, N.D.

In addition, United will expand existing summer-season flights between Denver and Anchorage to year-round service.

United will also launch daily, nonstop flights between Denver and its hub at Tokyo Narita International Airport, starting in the spring of 2013.

“These new routes cap off a monumental month for Denver, for United and for our customers,” said James Starnes, director of Domestic Planning for United. “United is committed to the ‘Mile High City’, and these new services underscore our commitment to bring to Denver the best network and schedule that any airline offers.”

Shreveport: Once-daily, nonstop service between Denver and Shreveport starts 28 August 2012. United Express carrier ExpressJet will operate the flight with a 50-seat Embraer regional jet. Shreveport Regional Airport serves north Louisiana, east Texas and southwest Arkansas.

Grand Forks: Twice-daily, nonstop service between Denver and Grand Forks International Airport begins 3 October 2012. United Express carrier SkyWest will operate the flights with 50-seat Canadair regional jets.

Anchorage: United's seasonal service between Denver and Anchorage, launched 1 May 2012 with Boeing 737-800 aircraft, will operate year-round. The Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport plays an integral role in the growth of Anchorage and the state of Alaska.

From Denver, United offers nearly 400 peak-day departures to 125 destinations throughout the year.

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