United and Virgin Australia Group announced a new partnership that will enhance the travel experience between Australia and the Americas.
This partnership will add more benefits for both MileagePlus and Velocity Frequent Flyer members as well as access to more one-stop connections to cities across the United States, Australia, Mexico, the Caribbean, and South America.
The agreement, which is subject to government approval, is set to roll out starting in early 2022.
“The United States and Australia share a special bond and I’m especially proud that United was the only airline to maintain a vital link between these two countries throughout the pandemic,” said United CEO Scott Kirby.
“Looking ahead, Virgin Australia is the perfect partner for United. Our partnership provides considerable commercial value for both airlines and a shared commitment to offer the best travel experience for our customers.”
United currently offers daily direct flights from San Francisco and Los Angeles to Sydney, while other services including flights from Houston and direct services to Melbourne are expected to resume later in 2022.
Under this new partnership, United’s customers will now have access to top Australian destinations including Brisbane, Perth and Adelaide.
