The United States of Transport in the United States (DOT) has approved the United Airlines plan to operate the Fifth Freedom flights to Bangkok, Thailand, and the city of Hoshi Minah, Vietnam, with a stop in Hong Kong. This will make the American airline the only one that provides daily services for daily services for each of the destinations in Southeast Asia.
Fifth Freedom Rights allow the airline to transfer the payment of passengers or goods between two foreign countries, as long as the flight arises or ends in the country of the airline. It is the right to transfer passengers from one country to a second country, and from this country to a third country.
Daily services to launch it in October 2025
Starting October 26, 2025, 
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Daily flights will be launched to the largest aviation center in Thailand at Bangkok Sofnabumi International Airport (BKK) and Tan Sun Nat International Airport (SGN) in Hoshi Minah. Flights from Hong Kong International Airport (HKG), which originated from Los Angeles (LAX) and San Francisco (SFO).
United Airlines will publish its fleet from Boeing 787-9 Dreamlines to work on these roads. It should be noted that the Chicago-based airline has a total of 43 787-9 in its fleet, with an average age of 6.7 years, according to Ch-aivation Data. Carrier’s Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner can accommodate a total of 257 passengers in a four-category compartment layout: 48 in business degree, 21 in the excellent economy, 39 in Plus Economics, and 149 in the Economic Class.
New flights are timed to provide smoother contacts for travelers from all over North America, which helps to meet the growing demand to travel to the main cities of Southeast Asia. The city of Bangkok and Hishi Minh is one of the famous holiday destinations, as they attract many tourists from all over the world. It is worth noting that Thailand is preparing to welcome the size of 40 million tourists in 2025.
The growing international network in United
United Airlines expands the international road network in the Asia Pacific region by adding new destinations to its list. On April 2, 2025, the airline announced new ways to Adelaide, Australia. It is worth noting that United Airlines will become the only American operator that provides indisputable direct services between ADELAIDE (ADL) and San Francisco (SFO).
The seasonal service will start on December 11, 2025, with three weekly operations using its fleet of Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners. United Airlines provides non -stop service between the United States and four major Australian cities, making it a leading American airline in the region. These methods, along with the partnership of the airline with Virgin Australia, provide travelers more options and access throughout the country. Commenting on the news, Patrick Cowell, Senior Vice President for World Wide Web and Alliances at UNICENES, said:
“In United, we change the way people think about the place where they travel – by providing the greatest access to the world’s vision and exploration, whether for relaxation, adventure or work. We offer more than the best time schedule and travel options – we connect customers after destinations and opportunities to explore new vibrant cities.”
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More frequencies to Manila, the Philippines
In fact, the Chicago -based transportation company is working to expand its presence in the Asia Pacific region, with a more focus on Southeast Asia. On October 25, 2025, United Airlines will start flying its second flight between San Francisco and Manila, bringing us travelers more flexibility between day and evening flights when traveling to the Philippines.
The transportation company will deploy its fleet from the Boeing 777-300ER on this road. According to CH-AIVATION data, UNINING 777-300ER can absorb up to 350 passengers in a four-category compartment composition: 60 in business degree, 24 in the excellent economy, 62 in the economy, and 204 in the economy. The carrier features a total of 22 Boeing 777-300ers at an average age of 7.4 years.
It should be noted that all roads – with the exception of those dating back to the city of Bangkok and the city of Hoshi Minh – are still awaiting the approval of the US government.