CHICAGO, Oct. 19 -- United is launching new service Dec. 17 through April 29 from Chicago to Liberia, Guanacaste in Costa Rica, just in time for the winter holidays.

"The new service is exactly what our customers in the United States are seeking, particularly during the winter vacation season," said Greg Taylor, United's senior vice president-Planning.  "The Pacific side of Costa Rica and its growing resort community is an extremely popular vacation destination."

The new flights are timed for convenient connections in Chicago.  The service will be operated with an Airbus 320 aircraft, configured with 12 United First and 126 Economy seats.    Flights are open for sale.

New flights include:

Flight    Origin    Destination   Departure    Arrival     Frequency

UA1099    ORD       LIR           8:30 a.m.    1:45 p.m.   Saturday only

UA1098    LIR       ORD           2:40 p.m.    7:54 p.m.   Saturday only