United Airlines will be one of more than 50 companies exhibiting at the USA Fair 2007, which takes place at Siam Paragon in Bangkok, October 5-7.
Up to 40,000 visitors are expected to attend the event that has three main components: Buy USA (products and services), Visit USA (travel), and Taste USA (food).
In the Visit USA zone, United Airlines will have displays promoting its new premium travel experience. Visitors can find out more about United's award-winning Mileage Plus loyalty program and participate in the lucky draw. Visitors who apply at the fair and fly within six months will receive a limited edition gift.
Many guests are expected to ask about "Dreamy USA", United's competitively priced consumer holiday program that offers a wide variety of tailor-made travel options to 16 popular destinations such as San Francisco, Boston, Las Vegas and Orlando. "New destinations and options are being continuously added to our 'Dreamy USA' program," said Mr Eric Wilson, United's general manager for Thailand. "Recently we added San Diego, San Antonio, Lake Tahoe and Alaska." Dreamy USA prices start from 37,750 baht
On Sunday at 2.45pm Nisarat Sitasuwan, editor of Tiew Rob Lok ("Travel Around the World") magazine and Piyawadee Thavorn, senior writer at Puen Dern Tang ("Traveler's Companion") magazine will describe their experiences of traveling in the USA by United Airlines and answer questions.
In addition, United will have full details of its two limited period only special offers: "Tokyo on Sale" and "USA Fantastic Fares". The latter offers Los Angeles, San Francisco, Denver, Chicago, Washington D.C., and New York at special fares.
United's management and Thai-speaking regional flight attendants will be at the booth to answer questions about United. On Saturday there will be a quiz and game with prizes at the activities stage at 6.30pm.
"If you've ever dreamed about visiting the USA, this is a great chance to let United Airlines make your dream come true," said Mr Wilson. "The USA Fair 2007 promises to be an educational and fun three-day showcase for the best of the USA."
The USA Fair 2007 opens 1000 hours on Friday October 5 and runs until 2000 hours on Sunday October 7 at the Royal Paragon Hall 5th floor, Siam Paragon, Bangkok.
For further information on United Airlines activities at the USA Fair 2007 call 02 253 0559. For general queries about the event, please e-mail to
[email protected] or tel: 02 254 1041.
United in Thailand
United Airlines began scheduled services to Thailand in 1986. Today, United Airlines operates a daily flight to the U.S. from Bangkok's Suvarnabhumi International Airport via Tokyo Narita International Airport in Japan. From Tokyo, United has convenient connections with flights to six U.S. cities including Chicago, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Seattle, Washington D.C., and Honolulu. From United's hubs in Chicago, San Francisco, Los Angeles and Washington D.C., customers can reach hundreds of U.S. cities on United, United Express and Ted.
In Thailand, United employs nearly 200 people in the areas of airport operations, cargo, sales and marketing, and administration. The airline's regional flight attendant base in Bangkok employs more than 120 regional flight attendants serving intra-Asia routes. News releases and other information about United can be found at the company's Web site at www.unitedairlines.co.th.
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