The last U.S. Olympians were making their way to Rio de Janeiro on Wednesday, just two days ahead of the official opening ceremonies.
Many of them were flying United Airlines, the official airline of the U.S. Olympic Team.
United Airlines CEO Oscar Munoz was on hand Wednesday night for an official send-off event at Houston Bush Intercontinental, himself giddy and overcome with “overwhelming pride” on being able to meet the USA’s Olympians in person.
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United flies nonstop to Rio from Houston, where it operates one of its largest hubs.