Starting this month, United Airlines and British Airways have announced new flights to Santiago, Chile. Commencing November 2, United Airlines will offer three weekly flights to the Chilean capital from Houston. British Airways will begin its service on November 8, with four weekly flights from London Heathrow (LHR).
United Airlines flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (SCL) will depart on Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday. The 8 hr 50 min flight departs Houston at 20:35, arriving in Santiago at 8:25 +1.
All United Airlines flights from Houston to Santiago will be aboard a Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner. United Airlines’ Boeing 787-9s feature 48 Polaris business class seats, 88 economy plus seats, and 116 economy class seats.
British Airways will fly to Santiago four times a week
Flights from London Heathrow on British Airways depart on Wednesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays, and Mondays. The 14 hr 45 min flight from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (SCL) departs at 22:15, arriving in Chile at 10:00 +1. All British Airways flights from London to Santiago will be aboard a 787-9 Dreamliner.
British Airways Boeing 787-9s feature a choice of first, Club World, World Traveler Plus, and World Traveler. British Airways first offers eight open suites while Club World offers 42 flatbed seats. World Traveler Plus comprises 39 recliner seats with a pitch of 38 inches, while World Traveler offers 127 standard economy class seats with a pitch of 31 inches…
