'United continues to demonstrate our commitment to Africa, starting three brand new flights to the continent this year alone including new service to Accra, Ghana Lagos, Nigeria and Johannesburg, South Africa,' said Patrick Quayle, vice president of international network and alliances at United. This new cooperation will be in addition to United's existing partnership with Star Alliance member South African Airways. Additionally, United will be the first airline to connect its loyalty program with Airlink, allowing MileagePlus members to earn and redeem miles when they travel on Airlink flights. to more than 40 destinations in Southern Africa. The new agreement, which is subject to government approval, will offer one stop connections from the U.S. and Southern Africa than any other airline alliance. 28, 2021 /PRNewswire/ - Today, United Airlines and Airlink, a South African airline, announced a new codeshare agreement that will offer customers more connections between the U.S.
