Split, Croatia. Photo Shutterstock Just days after it joined other airlines in helping distressed passengers affected by the sudden shutdown of Spirit Airlines navigate "this uncertain time a little easier" by launching several new initiatives, United Airlines is ready for "the most wonderful time of the year": summer inaugurals.
Still "leading the way with the most destinations across the Atlantic than any U.S. carrier", United has proudly announced it has landed its "first two new routes of the season". The two nonstop services will connect New York/Newark to the beautiful city of Split in Croatia, and, respectively, the vibrant Adriatic port city of Bari in Italy.
Bari, Italy. Photo: Shutterstock
New York/Newmark-Split flights will be operated three times a week, on Sundays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays. The nonstop service to Bari will be available four times a week, on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays.
Photo: United AirlinesIn total, the company plans to launch five seasonal routes for summer 2026. The list includes a new service to Glasgow, Scotland, that will take off Saturday, May 9, as well as Santiago de Compostela, Spain, with May 27 as the official date.
Glasgow, Scotland. Photo: Shutterstock
Santiago de Compostela, Spain. Photo: ShutterstockThe airline will also launch its first service connecting Washington-Dulles to Reykjavik, Iceland, starting May 21. This will be a daily, nonstop, year-round service.
Reykjavik, Iceland. Photo: Shutterstock