The carrier had planned to launch the daily Boston route this year, ahead of JetBlue, which is also due to begin Boston-London as it breaks into the transatlantic market. However, the US travel ban on UK citizens meant United’s launch would now be delayed, its UK and Ireland sales director Bob Schumacher said.
He added the start would be “more than likely be the start of summer” next year. Boston is a JetBlue hub, but Schumacher said: “We believe it a strong enough point to point market. We believe it will be a very significant addition to our Heathrow schedule. It will take us to 19 flights a day from Heathrow.”
