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"This December, I was on the inaugural United flight from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Adelaide Airport (ADL), the first-ever direct flight connecting the U.S. and South Australia. The nearly 16-hour flight will be happening three days a week with United Economy, Premium Plus, and Polaris business-class seats available, making it easier than ever to reach this part of Australia."
"Inaugural flights are a big deal to in-the-know aviation fans. Before departing SFO, there was a celebration at the gate with Aussie treats, themed decorations, and short speeches from tourism officials-and the party continued on board. In Polaris, our seats had keepsakes created for the inaugural waiting for us, a South Australia-inspired menu was served, and flight-specific pajamas were even available, making the almost 16 hours to Adelaide all the more comfortable."
"ADL is just a 20-minute drive from the center of Adelaide, the capital of South Australia and the first stop for many visitors taking this new route. The city of just under 1.5 million residents has a walkable center ringed with parkland and filled with unique things to do for a first taste of this Australian state. The Adelaide Central Market is a food market with a mix of produce, meat, cheese, and other grocery items, plus several stalls where you can get meals to go."
United inaugurated a direct San Francisco (SFO) to Adelaide (ADL) route, offering nearly 16-hour flights three times weekly with Economy, Premium Plus, and Polaris business-class seats. The inaugural service featured gate celebrations, onboard keepsakes, a South Australia-inspired menu, and special amenities like flight-specific pajamas in Polaris. Adelaide is a 20-minute drive from ADL and offers a compact, walkable center surrounded by parkland. Key city attractions include the Adelaide Central Market, Adelaide Botanic Garden, Adelaide Oval with roof climbs, and museums such as the Art Gallery of South Australia and the South Australian Museum. The nearby Adelaide Hills wine region sits about 30 minutes east.
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