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United Airlines announced its largest international expansion ever today with some new destinations that no one would have guessed. I’ve said it before, United has by far the most expansive and impressive international network of any US carrier. These latest additions further cement that position. United’s summer 2025 transatlantic schedule will offer more than 760 weekly flights and other regions will see increased capacity and new routes. Seven of the new additions are not served by any other US airline.
Three New Routes From Tokyo Narita Airport (NRT)
While Tokyo Narita Airport (NRT) is not considered a United hub anymore, the airline is adding some interesting routes. Three new destinations are taking flight next summer. These include:
- Kaohsiung International Airport (KHH) (in Taiwan) (starts on July 11th)
- Mongolia’s Chinggis Khaan International Airport (UBN) (starts on May 1st)
- Palau’s Roman Tmetuchl International Airport (ROR) (start date not released)
Exciting New European Options
Sicily is one of my favorite parts of Italy and United will fly there. Greenland always seemed interesting, but hard to get there. That won’t be the case soon when it becomes the first US carrier to fly there. And, United is adding several other cities nonstop from the US that are about to get a lot more American visitors. Its presence in Spain and Portugal also continues to grow. From Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), these include:
- Bilbao Airport (BIO) (starts on May 31st)
- Faro International Airport (FAO) (starts on May 16th)
- Greenland’s Nuuk Airport (GOH) (starts on June 14th)
- Madeira Airport (FNC) (starts on June 7th)
- Palermo’s Falcone Borsellino Airport (PMO) (starts on May 21st)
United is also two routes from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD). These include:
- Nice Côte d’Azur Airport (NCE) (starts on May 24th)
- Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) (starts on May 22nd)
Other New Routes
United is also expanding service elsewhere with a few other pins in the map. These include:
- Houston’s George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to/from Puerto Escondido International Airport (PXM) (starts on April 5th)
- San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to/from Costa Rica’s Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) (starts on May 22nd)
- Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to/from Senegal’s Blaise Diagne International Airport (DKK) (starts on May 23rd)
Patrick Quayle, Senior Vice President of Global Network Planning and Alliances, said:
No other airline gives customers nonstop access to as many unique international destinations and experiences from the U.S. as United. 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.”
Along with all of these additions, United is not making any cuts to last year’s schedule. This means that all of the European, Asian, African, South American, and other destinations will continue to fly. That’s pretty impressive. Next summer, United will have 800 daily flights to 147 international cities ( this includes 40 that no other US airline offers).
It’s interesting to note that some of the shortest new additions from the United States will be operated with Boeing 737 MAX 8. These do not offer Polaris cabins with lie-flat seats and will offer seats typically used for domestic First Class in the most premium cabin.
Anthony’s Take: United has once again impressed me with the destinations that it is adding to its route network. Some of these places I am excited to visit and I know I’ll now have easy ways to get there.
(Image Credits: United Airlines.)
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