United's Summer 2025 schedule includes service
to eight new cities:
Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia; Kaohsiung,
Taiwan; Nuuk, Greenland; Palermo, Italy; Bilbao,
Spain; Madeira Island, Portugal; Faro, Portugal and Dakar, Senegal
United will fly its largest-ever
trans-Atlantic schedule next summer with new flights to
Spain, Italy, France, Greece and Croatia – and will offer more flights to more
destinations across the Atlantic next summer than any other U.S.
airline including more than 760 weekly flights to over 40
destinations
From reindeer sleigh rides and glaciers to
Italy's largest opera house,
United is the world's largest airline and flies to more
international destinations than any other U.S. carrier offering 800
daily flights to and from 147 international destinations –
including 40 nonstop routes no other major U.S. airline
serves
CHICAGO, Oct. 10,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- United Airlines today
announced the largest international expansion in its history with
service to eight new cities.
Starting in May 2025, United will
launch five new nonstop flights* from its hub in Newark/New York to destinations no other U.S.
airline serves including Nuuk, Greenland; Palermo, Italy; Bilbao,
Spain; Madeira Island, Portugal and Faro, Portugal. The airline is also adding three new
nonstop routes from Washington
D.C./Dulles, including its first-ever flight to Dakar, Senegal operating year-round and new
seasonal nonstop flights to Nice,
France and Venice,
Italy.
Already the U.S. carrier with the most flights across the
Atlantic, United's summer 2025 transatlantic schedule will be the
largest in its history with more than 760 weekly flights. In
addition to new flights, customers will have even more time to
explore Venice, Italy;
Athens, Greece; and Barcelona, Spain with earlier start dates next
summer. The airline will also increase the number of weekly direct
flights between Newark/New York-Palma de Mallorca, Spain, Newark/New York-Dubrovnik, Croatia, and Newark/New York-Athens, Greece.
United is also adding new direct flights from Tokyo-Narita
to Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia and
Kaohsiung – destinations no other U.S. airline serves – and a new
nonstop flight to Koror, Palau.
These new flights will seamlessly connect in Tokyo to United's transpacific services to
five hub locations in the continental United States.
The summer expansion unlocks a wide range of experiences from
reindeer sleigh rides, camel racing and seeing sunshine at midnight
to bucket list attractions like the Guggenheim Museum and
Italy's largest opera house.
United is the largest airline in the world** and flies to more
international destinations than any other U.S. carrier. In total
next summer, United will offer 800 daily flights to and from 147
international destinations – including 40 that no other U.S.
airline serves.
All new flights are subject to government approval and will be
available for sale on United.com and on the United app.
"No other airline gives customers nonstop access to as many
unique international destinations and experiences from the U.S. as
United," said Patrick Quayle, Senior
Vice President of Global Network Planning and Alliances. "Our
network provides the most choice and variety for our customers,
whether they are looking for a relaxing seaside getaway,
once-in-a-lifetime adventure travel or to explore some of the most
vibrant urban escapes across the globe."
This expansion comes on the heels of the latest chapter of
United's award-winning Good Leads The Way brand advertising
campaign, which debuted earlier this month. The latest iteration of
the campaign highlights United's position as the world's largest
airline and showcases how United's network gives customers the most
flexibility and options to travel across the globe.
Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia
United will be the only U.S. airline to serve Mongolia, with seasonal nonstop service from
Tokyo/Narita launching May
1. According to the country's new Welcome to MonGOlia campaign, Ulaanbaatar is the gateway
to some of the most untouched lands of Mongolia, which offers reindeer sleigh rides,
camel racing and dramatic landscapes, perfect for adventurous
travelers.
Nearly half a million people visited Mongolia so far in 2024, up 25% compared to
2023, as the country continues to trend as one of the top places to
visit in Asia. Most of that
increase has come from Europe,
South Korea and Japan – and United's new service from
Tokyo/Narita flights will give Americans a new, easy
way to visit.
Kaohsiung, Taiwan
Starting July 11, United will be
the only U.S. airline to offer direct service to Kaohsiung,
Taiwan, a city known for its
modern urban landscape, historical harbor and breathtaking nature.
From its expansive street art scene to iconic sites, like the
Pier-2 Art Center, Love River and
Lotus Pond, the city is rich with activities for nature lovers and
culture enthusiasts.
United's new year-round service from Tokyo/Narita
will provide an easy one-stop option for American travelers looking
to visit the city, and complements the airline's twice-daily,
nonstop service between San
Francisco-Taipei.
Dakar,
Senegal
With United's nonstop Washington/Dulles-Senegal flight, launching May 23, United will now fly to more destinations
in Africa than any other U.S.
carrier. Centrally located on Africa's west coastline, Dakar is the gateway to Africa with pristine beaches, lush forests and
rich archaeological history.
This year-round, three-times weekly service builds on the
airline's existing service to Cape
Town and Johannesburg, South
Africa; Accra, Ghana and
Lagos, Nigeria and seasonal
service to Marrakesh, Morocco;
United's new service to Dakar will
help further Africa's growing
tourism industry, which has seen 13% more arrivals in the first
quarter this year compared to the same period in 2023 according to
the UN Tourism.
Nuuk, Greenland
Travelers will now have direct access to arctic adventure in
Greenland via twice weekly
seasonal service to its capital city, Nuuk from Newark/New York starting June 14. United will be the only carrier to
connect the U.S. directly to Nuuk – the northernmost capital in the
world, providing a gateway to world-class hiking and fascinating
wildlife under the summer's midnight sun.
Nuuk's new international airport will open next month, and
United's new direct flights will make Greenland more accessible than ever for
American travelers with a nonstop flight just over four hours
long.
Palermo,
Italy
United will serve five destinations in Italy beginning May
21 with the launch of its three-times weekly seasonal
nonstop service between Newark/New
York-Palermo. Travelers
will be able to experience Sicily's rich history, luxurious beaches and
stunning architecture – including the famed Baroque church, Casa
Professa, and Italy's largest
opera house, The Massimo.
This new flight builds on United's existing service to
Venice, Naples, Milan
and Rome, including the only U.S.
carrier serving Italy from the
West Coast. The flight will operate on a Boeing 767-400, making
United the only airline with lie-flat Business Class seats between
the U.S. and Palermo. With the
surging travel demand to Italy
anticipated to continue into 2025, United will now offer more
access to the country than ever before with a direct link to the
most popular destination in Sicily.
Bilbao,
Spain
United is expanding its leading network in Spain and will be the only U.S. airline with
nonstop service to Bilbao, with
service from Newark/New York
launching May 31. As the largest city
in the Spanish Basque Country, Bilbao is a hub of architecture, culture and
cuisine. From visiting the iconic Guggenheim Museum to enjoying
famous Basque pinxtos, this Spanish gem gives an avant-garde city
experience and connects visitors to the incredible landscapes of
Northern Spain, including coastal
destinations, like Gexto and Donostia-San Sebastian.
United serves six destinations in Spain – the most of any U.S. carrier – and is
the only carrier to directly connect Palma
de Mallorca, Tenerife, Malaga, and Bilbao to the U.S., in addition to its service
to Barcelona and Madrid. According to the Basque Country
Tourism, 2024 was a historical year of travel to the region, and
United's new three times weekly flight will provide unparalleled
access to Northern Spain.
Madeira Island and Faro, Portugal
Next summer, United will now serve five destinations in
Portugal – the most of any U.S.
carrier – and is the only U.S. airline serving Porto, Ponta Delgada, Madeira Island and Faro.
The new service to Faro will have four times weekly flights
starting May 16, and Maderia Island will have three times weekly
flights starting June 7. This builds
on United's existing service to Lisbon from Newark/New York and Washington/Dulles. Both new seasonal flights
will be served from United's hub at Newark/New York.
The World Travel & Tourism Council 2024 Economic Impact
Research predicted 2024 would be a historic year for tourism in
Portugal, and that momentum is
expected to continue into 2025. For the first time, customers will
have direct access to Maderia Island
– a tropical escape known for its towering cliffs, seaside towns,
green mountains, natural pools, waterfalls and beaches – and Faro,
which provides access to the Algarve region's famed stretches of
beaches, golden cliffs, luxurious spas, thermal baths and
internationally acclaimed golf courses.
Expanded Global Service
In addition to the new destinations coming to United's global
network, the airline will also expand service to some its most
popular international destinations.
United will add a year-round, nonstop flight between
Tokyo/Narita-Koror,
Palau. United is the only U.S. airline to serve Palau, with its existing service from
Guam and Manila, and this new flight will enable easy
one-stop connections for travelers coming from the U.S. to
experience the pristine marine ecosystems. With nearly 350 islands
in Palau, visitors can plan the
ultimate underwater adventure with snorkeling or scuba diving to
see the diverse coral and fish in the Pacific.
Starting May 22, United will begin
seasonal daily nonstop flying to Venice,
Italy from Washington/Dulles, complementing its existing
service from Newark/New York. The
airline will also begin seasonal, four-times weekly Washington/Dulles-Nice, France flights on May 24, in addition to its existing daily
seasonal service from Newark/New
York.
United will resume service to several destinations earlier in
the season to give customers more time to explore next summer. From
Newark/New York, United will
resume service to Athens, Greece
on March 6; Venice, Italy on March
29 and Dubrovnik, Croatia,
which will also increase to daily service, on May 1. Additionally on May
1, United will resume service between San Francisco-Barcelona and Chicago O'Hare-Athens, which
will be operated on a larger Boeing 787-10 aircraft. The airline
will also increase its flying between Newark/New York and Palma de Mallorca, Spain with four weekly flights.
Mexico and
Central America Expansion
On top of United's historic expansion across the Atlantic and
Pacific, United is also growing its network in Mexico and Central
America. Starting April 5,
United will be the first and only airline to connect the United States to Puerto Escondido, Mexico with a nonstop once
weekly, year-round flight from Houston operated by United Express partner
Mesa Airlines on Embraer 175 aircraft. With this new flight, United
will serve 23 destinations in Mexico, and 65 destinations in the broader
Latin and Caribbean region
following the recent addition of Dominica service from Newark/New York launching on February 15, 2025.
Starting May 22, United also will
add a new daily flight between San
Francisco and San Jose, Costa
Rica utilizing Boeing 737-MAX8 aircraft. United will now
connect San Jose with all seven of
its U.S. hubs, further building on its position as the largest U.S.
carrier to Costa Rica and
Central America.
Latest Chapter of 'Good Leads The Way' Ad
Campaign
This expansion is celebrated in the latest chapter of the
airline's award-winning Good Leads The Way brand advertising
campaign. A series of new films and other ad units running across
national broadcast television, streaming, out-of-home, digital and
social media highlight United's position as the world's largest
airline and showcase how its network gives customers the most
flexibility and options to travel across the globe.
*All new routes are subject to government
approvals
** United is the largest airline as
measured by available seat miles
About United
At United, Good Leads The Way. With U.S. hubs in Chicago, Denver, Houston, Los
Angeles, New
York/Newark, San Francisco and Washington, D.C., United operates the most
comprehensive global route network among North American carriers,
and is now the largest airline in the world as measured by
available seat miles. For more about how to join the United team,
please visit www.united.com/careers and more information about the
company is at www.united.com. United Airlines Holdings, Inc., the
parent company of United Airlines, Inc., is traded on the Nasdaq
under the symbol "UAL".
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