Visiting an under-the-radar destination in Europe will be a little easier for U.S. travelers this summer, thanks to United Airlines’ latest route launches.
The Chicago-based carrier is rolling out its latest unique summer flight offerings beginning this week. Among the five new routes are first-ever nonstop connections for U.S. tourists to cities in Italy, Scotland, Croatia, and Spain.
Four of the new options depart from United’s hub at New York/Newark (EWR) and one of the routes will be based out of Washington DC Dulles (IAD).
The carrier plans to operate its largest transatlantic summer schedule in 2026, with 770 transatlantic roundtrips every week.
Here’s a closer look at the five new flights United is launching in May and June.
Split, Croatia
United will launch the first-ever nonstop service to Split from the U.S. on April 30 and offer three weekly flights from Newark to the city along Croatia’s Dalmatian Coast.
Bari, Italy
Starting May 1, United will debut nonstop flights to the capital city of Italy’s Puglia region, making it the only U.S. carrier to serve the Southern Italian gateway. Flights will operate four times per week from Newark.
Glasgow, Scotland
The airline will begin daily flights from Newark to Scotland’s largest city on May 8, making it the only carrier to serve Glasgow nonstop from America.
Santiago de Compostela, Spain
Beginning May 27, United will become the first-ever U.S. airline to operate nonstop service to Santiago de Compostela, located along the famous pilgrimage route in Northwest Spain. The carrier will operate three flights per week on the route from Newark.
Reykjavik, Iceland
On May 21, United will begin daily nonstop flights from Washington Dulles, making it the only carrier serving the two cities with lie-flat business class seats.
In addition to this summer’s new launches, United is bringing back seasonal flights that debuted in 2025 to destinations in Europe, Greenland, and Mongolia. Throughout May and June, the carrier will relaunch the following six seasonal routes:
- Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia (UBN) – Three weekly flights from Tokyo/Narita starting April 30
- Faro, Portugal (FAO) – Four weekly flights service from Newark/New York starting May 15
- Madeira Island, Portugal (FNC) – Three weekly flights from Newark/New York on May 16
- Palermo, Italy (PMO) – Three weekly flights from Newark/New York starting May 22
- Bilbao, Spain (BIO) – Three weekly flights from Newark/New starting May 30
- Nuuk, Greenland (GOH) – Twice weekly flights from Newark/New York starting June 6
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