United Airlines Expands Mercedes-Benz Tarmac Transfer Service to LAX

United Airlines has expanded its Mercedes-Benz tarmac transportation service to Los Angeles International Airport, offering the airline’s top frequent flyers increased comfort and a new way to save time when connecting through the airline’s hub.

United will chauffeur selected Global Services members and United Global First customers to their connections in Los Angeles using its fleet of Mercedes-Benz GL350 BlueTEC SUVs.

United representatives will meet customers at the aircraft, escort them to the waiting Mercedes-Benz vehicle and drive them across the tarmac to their connecting flight. The expediting service gives priority to customers with close connections.

United also offers the transfer service at its hubs in Chicago, Houston, Newark and San Francisco, and the airline plans to further expand it this year.

“We recognize that many of our customers value time above all else when traveling, and our tarmac transportation service demonstrates one of the thoughtful ways we can provide greater efficiency throughout their travels,” said Jimmy Samartzis, United’s vice president of customer experience. “With the expansion of the tarmac transfer service to Los Angeles, we continue to anticipate the needs of our most valuable customers when traveling through our hubs.”