Overview
- Service between Washington Dulles and Dakar will end on March 5, 2026, and the Newark–Stockholm seasonal route will not return for the 2026 summer schedule.
- The Dakar flight launched May 23, 2025 with three weekly Boeing 767-300ER rotations and averaged roughly 65–70% load factors, according to DOT data via Cirium.
- United describes the moves as routine schedule adjustments tied to fleet needs and market performance, with capacity being redeployed toward higher-demand leisure markets.
- Affected passengers may request refunds or be reaccommodated on partner airlines, according to the airline.
- Rival offerings remain robust, with Delta flying JFK–Dakar and JFK–Stockholm and SAS operating Newark–Stockholm year-round, which has intensified competitive pressure.