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United Sets Summer 2026 International Plan, Adding Four European Cities From Newark

United targets niche demand with narrowbodies to extend reach without overcommitting widebodies.

Overview

  • Newark adds four transatlantic routes: Split from April 30 (3x weekly, 767-300ER), Bari from May 1 (4x weekly, 767-300ER), Glasgow from May 8 (daily, 737 MAX 8) and Santiago de Compostela from May 22 (3x weekly, 737 MAX 8).
  • Washington DullesReykjavik launches daily on May 21 with a 757-200, and NewarkSeoul begins daily year‑round on September 4 with a 787-9.
  • NewarkTel Aviv gains a third roundtrip four days per week starting March 28, operated by a 787-9.
  • All Summer 2025 additions return in 2026, bringing United’s transatlantic network to 46 cities, while NewarkFrankfurt and Newark–Athens reduce to daily.
  • United says it will be the only U.S. carrier with nonstop service to Split, Bari, Glasgow and Santiago, using 737 MAX 8s without lie‑flat seats on two routes to match lower demand.