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By Ben Kelly
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United Airlines will introduce four new European destinations along with expanded service to the Middle East, North Atlantic, and Asia in its Summer 2026 schedule. The Chicago-based carrier aims to strengthen its position as the U.S. airline serving the most destinations across the Atlantic. Tickets for all flights are now on sale, with the schedule set to begin in spring 2026, subject to government approval.
Split, Croatia
United will be the only U.S. airline offering nonstop service to Split, Croatia, beginning April 30, 2026. Flights will operate three times a week from Newark Liberty International Airport on a Boeing 767-300ER. Split is known for its Roman heritage, including the Diocletian's Palace and the lively Riva promenade.
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Bari, Italy
The carrier will launch the only U.S. nonstop flights to Bari, Italy, starting May 1, 2026. United's four-times-weekly flights from Newark aim to connect American travelers with the cultural and coastal attractions of Puglia, including the region's iconic trulli dwellings. Service will be on a Boeing 767-300ER and is the first direct commercial connection between the U.S. and Bari.
Glasgow, Scotland
United will resume its only nonstop route from the U.S. to Glasgow, Scotland, marking its return to the city since 2019. Service from Newark will operate daily and seasonally beginning May 8, 2026, on a Boeing 737 MAX 8. Glasgow is recognized for its rich music scene and museums, including the UNESCO City of Music designation.
Santiago de Compostela, Spain
The airline becomes the first U.S. carrier to provide nonstop flights to Santiago de Compostela, Spain, launching May 22, 2026, with three weekly flights from Newark on a Boeing 737 MAX 8. Santiago, the destination for the Camino de Santiago pilgrimage, is celebrated for its historic Old Town and vibrant festivals.
Reykjavik, Iceland
United will debut daily nonstop flights between Washington Dulles and Reykjavik starting May 21, 2026, utilizing a Boeing 757-200. This marks the airline’s first-ever service between these two cities and adds to United’s already strong presence to Iceland.
Seoul, South Korea
A new transpacific route will provide year-round daily flights between Newark and Seoul, South Korea, on a Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner from September 2026. This is part of United's ongoing transpacific expansion.
Tel Aviv, Israel
United will increase flights between Newark and Tel Aviv, adding a third daily service starting March 28, 2026.
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Continuing and Returning Destinations
In addition to these new and expanded routes, United will continue service to all nine destinations added in its 2025 expansion—including Nuuk, Greenland; Palermo, Italy; Bilbao, Spain; and Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia. United expects to serve 46 transatlantic destinations and operate more than 850 daily international flights globally, including to 41 destinations not served by any other U.S. airline.
What People Are Saying
"United has an unmatched international network, and we pride ourselves on connecting our customers to unique, trendsetting destinations no other U.S. airline serves," said Patrick Quayle, United's Senior Vice President of Global Network Planning and Alliances, in the official press announcement.
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