by Lacey Pfalz
Last updated: 12:55 PM ET, Thu October 10, 2024
United Airlines just made its largest international expansion in the its history, with new service to eight cities across the globe starting May, 2025.
United will launch five new nonstop flights from Newark/New York to Nuuk, Greenland; Palermo, Italy; Bilbao, Spain; Madeira Island, Portugal and Faro, Portugal. The airline will also launch new nonstop routes from Washington D.C./Dulles to Dakar, Senegal; Nice, France; and Venice, Italy.
The airline has been expanding its international capacity; its 2025 summer transatlantic schedule will offer over 760 weekly flights, another historic number for United.
Additionally, United is adding new direct flights from Tokyo-Narita to Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia and Kaohsiung. It’s the only U.S. airline serving these destinations. A new nonstop flight from Tokyo to Koror, Palau, will also be on offer.
All future routes are subject to governmental approval.
"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."
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