Benzinga | Sep 17, 2021 03:12PM EDT

United Airlines Plans To Begin New Service To Lagos, Nigeria

* United Airlines Holdings Inc (NASDAQ:UAL) will begin its new service between Washington, D.C., and Lagos, Nigeria, from November 29. The airline will operate three weekly flights between the cities.

* United will operate this route with a Boeing Co (NYSE:BA) 787 Dreamliner featuring 28 United Polaris business class lie-flat seats, 21 United Premium Plus premium economy seats, 36 Economy Plus seats, and 158 standard economy seats.

* Earlier today, United Airlines initiated a nationwide ground stop for the U.S. and Canada at 6:45 a.m. EDT due to computer issues, which have been resolved now.

* Price Action: UAL shares traded higher by 0.04% at $44.49 on the last check Friday.