United Airlines Adds 127 Non-Stop Services to Accommodate College Football Fans

United Airlines is adding 127 non-stop services from August to November to accommodate the millions of college football fans traveling across the US. The airline will offer flights to more than 15 destinations, including some of the most popular college football towns, such as Columbus, Fayetteville, and South Bend.

The new flights will connect fans to 30 games this season, featuring some of the biggest rivalries and teams in the country, such as Mississippi at Alabama, Arkansas at Louisiana State, and USC at Notre Dame. United will also operate larger jets on select routes to increase capacity and comfort.

“We’re committed to providing a best-in-class travel experience for our customers, whether they’re traveling around the globe, or flying to see their favorite college football team play. We’re pleased to deliver a schedule this season that makes it easy for fans to come together and support their teams on the road,” said Patrick Quayle, United’s Vice President of Global Network Planning and Alliances.

The new flights are part of United’s ongoing support for college football, which also includes a partnership with USC quarterback Caleb Williams, who will promote the airline and the sport through his name, image, and likeness. United also offers its passengers the option to watch college football games on flights equipped with DIRECTV.

United is not the only airline catering to college football fans this season. American Airlines is also launching its own series of flights to key games, with a focus on Pennsylvania University, Chicago, South Bend, New York, and Washington. American also has a sponsorship deal with the University of Texas Athletics Department, offering perks to Longhorns fans.

Sources: AirGuide Business airguide.info, msn.com, united.com, nasdaq.com