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United Airlines has launched a new direct flight route from Dulles International Airport in Northern Virginia to Dakar, Senegal, marking the airline's fourth African destination. The inaugural flight was celebrated with a festive atmosphere as passengers, including Alexandria resident Shontel Mason, gathered at the international terminal dressed in African attire. United will operate this route three times weekly using a Boeing 767-300ER aircraft, providing the only nonstop connection between the Washington D.C. metropolitan area and Dakar. This new service addresses the needs of the significant Senegalese community in the D.C. area while also supporting tourism and business travel to Senegal, which is noted for its political stability and economic growth.