United Airlines Excitedly Announces New Summer Routes to Prime North American Outdoor Destinations

United is set to add eight new routes this summer to various locations in Alaska and Canada, featuring a unique nonstop flight from Washington, D.C. to Anchorage, AK.

 

This expansion into Canada is a direct result of the airline's robust partnership with Air Canada.

CHICAGO, Jan. 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- United has unveiled plans to introduce over 100 new flights to destinations within the U.S. and Canada this summer. This expansion aims to facilitate easy access to some of North America's most scenic locations, including Anchorage and Fairbanks in Alaska, and Canadian cities such as Calgary, Vancouver, and Halifax.

The airline witnessed a surge in demand for outdoor-focused destinations during the pandemic, including national parks and mountainous regions.

Anticipating this trend to persist, United is preparing its most extensive schedule for Alaska in a decade and significantly increasing flights between the U.S. and Canada. The airline will offer nearly 70 daily flights to various national park destinations, including Bozeman, MT, Jackson Hole, WY, and Kalispell, MT.

United continues to be the top U.S. carrier to Canada this summer, with over 150 daily flights. Following an expansion in the partnership with Air Canada in 2022, United has seen a 70% growth in the Canadian market. United customers now have the added benefit of connecting to 25 additional Canadian cities via Air Canada, complemented by shared perks in their MileagePlus® and Aeroplan loyalty programs.

Patrick Quayle, United's Senior Vice President of Network Planning and Alliances, stated, "We're making it simpler than ever for our customers to access exciting North American destinations this summer." He highlighted the introduction of non-stop services and the utilization of partnerships like that with Air Canada to offer a variety of new experiences to customers.

United's new nonstop flights are available for booking on the United app and United.com, perfect for those planning summer adventures, whether hiking, stargazing, or enjoying nature.

Canada

United is set to reinforce its status as the leading U.S. carrier to Canada, offering the highest number of flights to the most destinations.

The airline's Canadian service includes more than 150 daily flights to nine Canadian cities, featuring:

• Resumed flights between Halifax-Newark/New York, Vancouver-Washington, D.C, Winnipeg-Denver, and new services from Chicago to Winnipeg and Quebec City beginning in May.
• Increased flights to Edmonton and Montreal from Denver and New York/Newark, respectively.
• Additional flights to key destinations like Toronto, Calgary, and Ottawa.

Alaska

This summer, United will provide an average of 10 daily flights to Alaska – the most in over ten years. The airline will debut the only nonstop flight from Washington, D.C. to Anchorage.

Starting May 23, United will offer nonstop, daily routes from Washington/Dulles to Anchorage and from Denver to Fairbanks.

United's Summer U.S. and Canada Schedule by Hub

This summer, each of United's seven U.S. hubs will see over 100 new flights. Denver and Houston will each add over 40 new North American flights, while Washington, D.C. and Chicago will each introduce more than 20 new flights.

Denver

As Denver's largest airline, United will operate over 500 daily departures, with the majority on mainline aircraft – a first in over two decades. With more than 40 new summer flights, Denver remains a key gateway to National Parks and new Canadian destinations.

Mountain towns like Vail, Sun Valley, and Kalispell/Glacier will see an additional daily nonstop flight from Denver. United will also expand its service to Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport with five daily nonstop flights starting mid-May.

Nonstop, year-round service from Winnipeg will resume on May 23, marking the first time since 2020. Flights between Edmonton and Denver will also see larger aircraft and increased frequency.

United remains the top airline for ski destinations, offering nearly 40 daily flights to 11 popular winter sports locations.

Houston

United will resume nonstop service between Houston and Ontario, California in May 2024 for the first time since 2022. The airline plans to operate 100 routes with dual cabin aircraft from Houston.

Over 40 new flights will be added from Houston to top U.S. destinations this summer, including Tampa, Boston, Charleston, and Miami.

Chicago

Chicago residents will have access to over 500 daily nonstop flights, including 20 new flights and resumed services to two Canadian cities.

United will reintroduce nonstop service to Winnipeg and Quebec City from Chicago O'Hare International Airport in May. The airline will also increase flights from the hub to Toronto and Montreal.

For those looking to explore National Parks or visit mountain towns, United is adding daily flights to destinations like Yellowstone National Park (BZN) and Aspen, CO. Flights to cities 

such as San Jose, CA, New York, NY, and Panama City, FL will also see an increase.

With the arrival of more Airbus A321neo aircraft, more Chicago travelers will enjoy flying on these new planes this summer. Service on the Airbus 321neo will extend to nonstop routes to San Francisco, Seattle, and Portland, Oregon. United is currently operating the A321neo between Chicago and destinations like Fort Lauderdale, Las Vegas, Orlando, Phoenix, and Fort Myers.

Washington/Dulles

United customers in Washington/Dulles can now fly nonstop to Alaska for the first time, with new daily service to Anchorage on a Boeing 737 MAX 8. This is one of over 20 new daily flights coming to Dulles International Airport this summer.

Starting May 2, United will resume daily nonstop seasonal service to Vancouver on a Boeing 737 MAX 8, a route previously flown only on weekends in summer 2019.

Additional flights will be added to U.S. cities, including Phoenix, AZ, Kansas City, MO, San Antonio, TX, and New Orleans, LA.

Los Angeles

United is introducing ten new summer flights from Los Angeles International Airport.

The airline will increase flights to Hawaiian destinations like Honolulu and Kauai, as well as to Baltimore, MD, and Boise, ID.

Newark/New York

New Yorkers looking for summer outdoor adventures will find new options from Newark Liberty International Airport.

United will resume seasonal nonstop service to Halifax on May 23 and begin using mainline aircraft on Montreal flights starting in August.

Flights to Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport will increase from one daily flight to twice daily during peak summer.

San Francisco

San Francisco residents will enjoy additional daily flights to Calgary and Honolulu this summer.

SOURCE United Airlines