(TAN): Denver City Council has recently decided to approve the lease of an additional 24 gates by United Airlines at Denver International Airport (DEN), paving the way for local travellers to access more flights to more places than ever before. It will solidify United’s plans to grow its Denver hub from 500 to as many as 700 daily flights by 2025. The additional gates are a combination of newly constructed and existing gates, and part of DEN’s USD 1.5 billion Concourse Expansion Program.
“United Airlines is a vital partner for Denver International Airport, and we’re proud they are continuing to invest and grow right here in Denver,” said Michael B. Hancock, Mayor of Denver. “As United increases daily flights and continues to add new routes, they are creating economic opportunities that benefit our entire community.”
In the past five years, United has added more than 100 flights and almost 40 new markets departing from Denver as the company continues to connect Denver to the world conveniently, comfortably and reliably.
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“These additional gates will take the starring role Denver plays in our growth strategy to a new level. It will mean more seats, more connections and more destinations as Denver continues to extend the global reach of its businesses and communities. This growth complements the investments we make in key infrastructure, such as the Western Hemisphere’s largest flight training center at DEN, and in local communities; because Denver is not just a hub, it feels like home for so many of us in the United family,” said Oscar Munoz, CEO of United Airlines.
United’s international offerings are also growing and the airline’s Denver to London route, introduced in 2018, quickly shifted from seasonal to a daily, year-round flight. And due to the success of flights between Denver and London, Frankfurt and Tokyo, United will begin using a larger aircraft, the Boeing 787-9, on these routes starting in June, adding nearly 100 daily seats each way to these popular destinations. United’s growing domestic and international flight offerings have also created thousands of additional connection opportunities for customers travelling through Denver.
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The additional gates, located in Concourse A and B, will offer more mainline and regional capabilities. In addition to the gates, United will expand existing United Clubs and add a new Club on Concourse A.
United is Denver’s largest airline offering more flights and more seats from the Mile High City to more destinations around the world than any other carrier. United operates approximately 500 daily flights to over 170 airports worldwide from Denver.
