United Airlines launches new one-stop service from Hong Kong to Washington D.C.

United Airlines has launched a new one-stop service from Hong Kong to Washington D.C., via Tokyo. Arriving mid-afternoon in Washington Dulles International Airport, United’s East Coast hub, travelers have the choice of connections to 49 onward destinations via 137 flights on United, Ted and United Express.

To celebrate the new flight, Hong Kong customers who book a paid, qualifying roundtrip on the new service can earn up to 45,000 bonus miles between now and December 19, 2006, and January 11 and March 31, 2007. Bonus miles can be earned on a maximum of three round trips.

“The Washington region has much to offer Hong Kong customers in terms of its political, business and cultural links,” said Andrew Stephen, General Manager, Hong Kong, United Airlines. “Whether it is business or leisure travel, this new flight service will offer Hong Kong consumers convenient passage to Washington and to other destinations on the U.S. East coast.”

Washington is one of the leading tourist destinations in the United States with such famous landmarks as the U.S. Capitol Building, the White House, the U.S. Supreme Court, the Jefferson and Lincoln Memorials, and the Washington Monument. Washington is especially well-known for  its museums, including the Smithsonian Institution, the world’s largest museum complex, whilst great shopping, restaurants and Colonial architecture can be found in historic neighborhoods such as Georgetown.

Just a couple of hours away from the capital, visitors can find themselves in historic colonial towns or exploring vineyards in Virginia and Maryland that produce award-winning Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, Gewürztraminer and Cabernet Franc wines. Golf in the region ranks among the best in the U.S. and features many top golf resorts designed by famous players. In all, there are more than 400 resorts and public courses in the area. There is also a wide choice of traditional local fare, such as Maryland crab cakes, Chesapeake Bay's blue crabs and oysters, Virginia ham and Atlantic Ocean flounder. For visitors looking for adventure, a day out at the "Sailing Capital of the U.S.," in Annapolis, Maryland, or whitewater rafting, caving and sea kayaking are all easily available.

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