United Airlines and Pensacola Gulf Coast Regional Airport announced twice-daily, non-stop service between Pensacola and Washington Dulles International Airport, beginning Feb. 11, 2010.

The United Express service will be operated by Mesa Airlines using 50-seat Canadair regional jets.

"Service to Washington has become a priority for our community and this expanded service by United out of Pensacola's airport adds to t he strength and significance of the Gulf Coast market," said Pensacola Mayor Mike Wiggins . "I also want to announce United will begin non-stop, Saturday and Sunday, seasonal service from Pensacola to Chicago's O'Hare airport and that the City of Pensacola will continue working with United to expand Chicago service to a year-round basis."

United's expanded service will improve access for customers from the Gulf Coast region to the airline's domestic and international global network, including Europe, Asia, South America, Middle Eastern, and Canada networks through Washington Dulles International Airport.

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