United Airlines adds Milwaukee flights for Election 2020



a large passenger jet sitting on top of a runway

MSN has partnered with The Points Guy for our coverage of credit card products. MSN and The Points Guy may receive a commission from card issuers.

The country may be months away from knowing who the Democratic nominee for president is but pollsters in Los Angeles, New York and Washington now have more ways to get to the party’s convention in Milwaukee this July.

United Airlines will add one-time flights between Milwaukee (MKE) and Los Angeles (LAX), New York LaGuardia (LGA), Washington Dulles (IAD) and Washington Reagan National (DCA), according to Cirium schedules. The flights will operate to Milwaukee on July 11 and 12, and from the convention host city on July 17. The Democratic convention is scheduled for July 13-16.

American Airlines will also operate one-time convention-goer flights between Milwaukee and Washington National. Southwest Airlines is the only carrier that has regular flights between Washington — both Baltimore/Washington (BWI) and National airports — and Milwaukee.

Politics may be known for strange bedfellows, but it is apparently good for business too.

Sign up for the free daily TPG newsletter for more airline news!

United’s one-time flights to Milwaukee are:

  • Los Angeles: one flight on a Boeing 737-800 on July 12
  • New York LaGuardia: one flight on a 737-700 on July 11, and two flights on an Airbus A319 and A320 on July 12
  • Washington Dulles: one flight on a 737-700 on July 12
  • Washington National: one flight on an A319 on July 11, and two flights on an A319 and A320 on July 12

The airline’s one-time flights from Milwaukee on July 17 are:

  • Los Angeles: one flight on a 737-900ER
  • New York LaGuardia: three flights on A319s
  • Washington Dulles: one flight on an A319
  • Washington National: one flight on A319s and a 737-700

United will also add a second daily flight to Milwaukee from its San Francisco (SFO) hub for two daily on July 12, and a return to San Fransisco on July 17, Cirium shows.

Tickets for the all of the flights are on sale.

Airlines have yet to schedule any one-time routes to the Republican National Convention in Charlotte (CLT) from Aug. 24-27. However, the city is the second largest hub for American whereas Milwaukee lacks a hub carrier.

The Milwaukee flights are not United’s first Election 2020 additions. The carrier also added a one-time flight to Des Moines (DSM) from Washington National on Feb. 1 with a return on Feb. 4 for pols headed to the Iowa Caucus that was held on Feb. 3.

Featured image by Robert Alexander/Getty Images.

SPONSORED: It’s vital to have the right travel credit card in your purse or wallet so that you’re not missing out on great travel rewards. While there are lots of terrific credit cards for travel out there, the reality is that the best one for you should suit your specific travel needs.

In this guide, The Points Guy reviews all the details, including bonus offers and perks such as Global Entry fee credits and Priority Pass lounge access, to bring you a list of the very best cards. Remember that travel rewards can add up quickly, especially when a welcome bonus is involved, so it’s important to apply and start earning as soon as you can to maximize your points and miles.

Editorial Disclaimer: Opinions expressed here are the author’s alone, not those of any bank, credit card issuer, airlines or hotel chain, and have not been reviewed, approved or otherwise endorsed by any of these entities.

Related video: 9 of the most exclusive Disney spots to visit, including the invite-only Cinderella Suite where Tom Cruise and Mariah Carey have stayed


  • a bus that is sitting in the snow

    5 hikers rescued in Alaska after visiting infamous ‘Into the Wild’ bus
    Tourists were rescued in the Alaska wilderness after visiting the abandoned bus featured in the “Into the Wild” book and movie.
    USA TODAY Logo
    USA TODAY

  • a group of people standing in front of a store

    What not to wear through airport security
    You have to put some thought into what to wear (or what not to wear) when going through airport security.
    Buzz60 Logo
    Buzz60

  • Disney World's iconic Cinderella Castle is getting a makeover

    Disney World’s iconic Cinderella Castle is getting a makeover
    This year marks the 70th year since “Cinderella” was released, and Disney will be enhancing the princess’s castle to commemorate the anniversary.
    Travel + Leisure Logo
    Travel + Leisure


Business Insider Logo
Source: Read Full Article