LOS ANGELES, May 22, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- United Airlines and
The Private Suite today announced a new relationship, offering the
airline's customers access to a newly built, private terminal at
Los Angeles International Airport
(LAX). Customers who purchase access will enjoy private and
personalized check-in and baggage handling as well as private
screening by Transportation Security Administration and U.S.
Customs and Border Protection officers. United customers using the
new terminal will be driven across the airfield in BMW 7-Series
sedans directly to their aircraft. The United-branded lounge at the
new terminal includes individual suites and restrooms and features
a full bar and top-tier food service.
Access to The Private Suite will be included in certain
business-class fares. United has negotiated a highly preferential
rate for use of the exclusive service. The Private Suite experience
will initially be available through select corporate travel booking
desks and travel agents, and later available for purchase on
united.com or through the United app as part of a premium-cabin
ticket fare.
United customers flying to or from New
York/Newark; Aspen, Colorado; Hawaii; London Heathrow; Los Cabos, Mexico; Melbourne and Sydney, Australia; Shanghai; Singapore; and Tokyo Narita who purchase this
service will have access to the exclusive co-branded lounge at The
Private Suite's terminal on the LAX airfield. Customers arriving
from overseas will be met at the aircraft and escorted to private
customs and immigration processing. A Private Suite logistics team
of eight people is assigned to each booking, ensuring a seamless
airport experience without traffic, lines or wait time.
"We are excited to offer this new experience for our customers
who are seeking additional efficiency, comfort, privacy and the
ultimate service during their travels," said Janet Lamkin, President, California, for United Airlines. "The
partnership with The Private Suite affords our customers the
opportunity to enjoy a one-of-a-kind experience that makes travel
through LAX the best in class. As California's global airline, our customers
expect the best, and United is delivering on that
promise."
The Private Suite is owned and operated by Gavin de Becker & Associates, a
world-renowned consulting and service firm that handles logistics
and protection for many of the world's most prominent people.
"United has created an exceptional service opportunity for its
customers, and we're excited to be part of something that's never
before existed in commercial air travel," said Joshua Gausman, Co-Founder of The Private
Suite.
For more information, visit united.com/privatesuite.
United at LAX
United's hub at LAX is a key gateway, offering service to
Latin America, Europe, Asia,
Australia and the domestic U.S.
network. From Los Angeles, United
operates daily nonstop service to five Asia-Pacific destinations, including
Melbourne, Tokyo Narita,
Shanghai, Sydney and Singapore. At 8,700 miles, the flight between
LAX and Singapore holds the record
for any airline operating a flight to or from the U.S. The
airline also operates nonstop service to London Heathrow,
Vancouver, Canada, and five
destinations in Mexico, as well as
138 daily flights to destinations across the U.S. Over the last two
years, United has invested more than $570
million in its LAX hub.
About United
United Airlines and United Express® operate approximately 4,600
flights a day to 354 airports across five continents. In 2017,
United and United Express operated more than 1.6 million flights
carrying more than 148 million customers. United is proud to have
the world's most comprehensive route network, including U.S.
mainland hubs in Chicago,
Denver, Houston, Los
Angeles, New
York/Newark, San Francisco and Washington, D.C. United operates 750 mainline
aircraft, and the airline's United Express carriers operate 545
regional aircraft. The airline is a founding member of Star
Alliance™, which provides service to 191 countries via 28 member
airlines. For more information, visit united.com, follow @United on
Twitter or connect on Facebook. The common stock of United's
parent, United Continental Holdings, Inc., is traded on the NYSE
under the symbol "UAL."
About The Private Suite
The Private Suite at LAX is a new terminal designed for First
and Business Class travelers seeking the highest convenience,
privacy, and luxury. Offering a dramatically improved airport
experience, The Private Suite includes private TSA screening and
Customs processing, private suites for awaiting boarding, and
direct-to-aircraft transportation across the airfield. The Private
Suite is operated by Gavin de Becker & Associates, the
775-person consulting and service firm that protects many of the
world's most prominent people. Headquartered in Los Angeles, Gavin de
Becker & Associates has operations in 27 cities and 7
countries. For more information on The Private Suite, visit:
www.theprivatesuite.com.
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