United Airlines has added eight new international cities to its network, calling it the "largest international expansion in its history", on October 10, 2024.
Starting in May next year, United will launch five new nonstop flights from its hub in Newark/New York to locations not served by other US airlines, consisting of Nuuk, Greenland; Palermo, Italy; Bilbao, Spain; Madeira Island, Portugal; and Faro, Portugal. In addition, it will also add three new nonstop routes from Washington DC/Dulles, including its first-ever flight to Dakar, Senegal operating year-round and new seasonal nonstop flights to Nice, France and Venice, Italy.
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, as well as a new nonstop flight to Koror, Palau.
"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," said Patrick Quayle, senior vice president of global network planning and alliances.
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. It is also starting flights earlier to Venice, Italy; Athens, Greece; and Barcelona, Spain for summer next year.