United Airlines launches daily fifth freedom flights to Bangkok and Ho Chi Minh City via Bangkok starting October 2025

United Airlines is poised to offer an exciting new route expansion as it secures approval from the United States Department of Transportation to operate fifth freedom flights connecting the United States with Southeast Asia. The new services will link two of the region’s most popular destinations, Bangkok and Ho Chi Minh City, via Hong Kong. Beginning on October 26, 2025, United Airlines will begin operating daily flights from Hong Kong International Airport to Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport and Tan Son Nhat International Airport in Ho Chi Minh City. These flights will depart from major U.S. hubs, Los Angeles and San Francisco, enhancing connectivity for travelers seeking direct access to Southeast Asia. These services will be operated using United’s Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft, which are designed for long-haul flights with optimal passenger comfort.<br/>