Summary United Airlines passengers flying between Germany and the US can now combine their train journey to Frankfurt Airport with their transatlantic flight using a single ticket, providing additional protection and convenience.
The partnership between Star Alliance carrier and Deutsche Bahn allows customers to seamlessly combine flights with rail travel and other transport options, offering convenient transitions between airports, train stations, and ports.
Passengers originating in Germany will enjoy a simplified travel experience with the ability to receive boarding passes for both train and flight journeys when checking in, as well as access to dedicated check-in facilities and Deutsche Bahn lounges. United’s MileagePlus members will also earn miles for rail travel.
Beginning tomorrow (November 22nd), passengers flying United Airlines between Germany and the US have additional connection opinions. The Star Alliance carrier is partnering with Deutsche Bahn to allow United passengers traveling via Frankfurt Airport to combine their train journey with the transatlantic flight and any connecting flights in the US under one single ticket.
A seamless, single ticket
The announcement is the next step in the partnership between Star Alliance carriers and the German rail operator. The alliance announced last year that it was extending single ticket bookings to all its member airlines flying out of Frankfurt, and this week will mark the official entrance of US-based United Airlines. Home carrier Lufthansa has long had a similar arrangement with the railways.
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United Airlines Passengers Can Now Extend Their Trip With Deutsche Bahn Tickets
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