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Irish Times
a day ago
- Business
- Irish Times
United Airlines expands capacity on routes from Dublin to US
United Airlines will now operate its daily non-stop Dublin to Chicago routes on a year-round basis and has also expanded its second daily New York/Newark route into the winter months. On Friday, the American airline said it will now offer more flights and seats from Dublin Airport than any other US airline. 'This significant expansion further underlines the importance of Dublin within United's global network,' Karolien De Hertogh, United's UK and Ireland sales director, said. 'Our customers in Ireland will benefit from even greater travel choice in the winter season, with the possibility to seamlessly connect via our hubs in New York/Newark, Chicago O'Hare and Washington DC to over 140 destinations in the Americas.' READ MORE It follows the airline's decision to double the number of flights it operates between Dublin and Washington DC this summer from once to twice daily. [ United Airlines to resume Dublin-Washington DC route Opens in new window ] United also recently increased capacity on its Dublin-Chicago route after introducing a new Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner aircraft. 'More capacity on United Airlines' services from Dublin to New York's Newark and Chicago O'Hare airports is great news for our passengers,' said Gary McLean, Dublin Airport managing director. 'The move to almost year-round operations for the second daily Newark service and year-round for the daily Chicago flight is a clear signal of the strong demand from our American customers.' United said its expansion will increase its overall seat offering from Dublin to the US by 50 per cent for next year, compared with 2024. The carrier also recent announced new routes from New York/Newark hub to Greenland, Bilbao, Palermo and Madeira Island, all of which are currently not served by other US airlines.
Edinburgh Reporter
26-04-2025
- Business
- Edinburgh Reporter
United extend Washington flights from Edinburgh
United will extend the number of flights from Edinburgh Airport to Washington DC to almost a year round service. At the moment the airline had planned to fly daily during the summer months until 25 October. Now the US airline will extend that into the winter with flights five times each week until 5 January 2026. The schedule will have a brief break until 20 February 2026 when it will resume – and will then operate daily again from 29 March 2026. This is in addition to the Edinburgh to New York/Newark service and also Chicago and means that United now offer more flights to the US from Scotland than any other airline. Karolien De Hertogh, Director Sales UK and Ireland, United Airlines, said: 'As the only airline connecting Edinburgh to the United States year-round, we are delighted to announce this significant expansion which further underlines the importance of our Edinburgh services within United's global network. 'Our customers in Scotland can now benefit from even more time and travel options to visit Washington D.C., as well as an unrivalled route network from United's Washington/Dulles hub, offering convenient nonstop connections to 65 destinations across the Americas.' Gordon Dewar, Chief Executive of Edinburgh Airport said: 'This is fantastic news as we see United adding yet more growth at Scotland's busiest airport,' said . 'Taking this service to almost year-round shows the clear demand for direct connections between Scotland and the USA, and with three routes from Edinburgh Airport, it's also a huge show of confidence in the airport as United's base in Scotland. 'We're really looking forward to seeing United expand its presence during the winter months, and with already strong North American connectivity, we will continue to work on adding even more direct services where possible.' Like this: Like Related
Yahoo
25-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Major airline increases Edinburgh flights to US city with new winter services
A major airline has boosted its connectivity from Edinburgh to Washington D.C. with extended services into the winter months. United Airlines has increased flights to the popular American city almost all-year round. The airline currently operates a daily service between April and October which will now carry on until January 5. Flights will then resume on February 20 and the winter service will operate five times per week on a 757-200 aircraft. READ MORE: Edinburgh police in major 'gang war' operation as homes raided and guns seized READ MORE: Killer caught in busy Edinburgh street after he fled prison and went on the run This expansion represents further growth for United at Scotland's busiest airport, part of the VINCI Airports network, where it already operates a year-round route to New York Newark and a summer service to Chicago. Gordon Dewar, Chief Executive of Edinburgh Airport said: "This is fantastic news as we see United adding yet more growth at Scotland's busiest airport. Join Edinburgh Live's Whatsapp Community here and get the latest news sent straight to your messages "Taking this service to almost year-round shows the clear demand for direct connections between Scotland and the USA, and with three routes from Edinburgh Airport, it's also a huge show of confidence in the airport as United's base in Scotland. "We're really looking forward to seeing United expand its presence during the winter months, and with already strong North American connectivity, we will continue to work on adding even more direct services where possible." Karolien De Hertogh, Director Sales U.K. and Ireland, United Airlines: "As the only airline connecting Edinburgh to the United States year-round, we are delighted to announce this significant expansion which further underlines the importance of our Edinburgh services within United's global network. "Our customers in Scotland can now benefit from even more time and travel options to visit Washington D.C., as well as an unrivalled route network from United's Washington/Dulles hub, offering convenient nonstop connections to 65 destinations across the Americas."
Edinburgh Live
25-04-2025
- Business
- Edinburgh Live
Major airline increases Edinburgh flights to US city with new winter services
Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info A major airline has boosted its connectivity from Edinburgh to Washington D.C. with extended services into the winter months. United Airlines has increased flights to the popular American city almost all-year round. The airline currently operates a daily service between April and October which will now carry on until January 5. Flights will then resume on February 20 and the winter service will operate five times per week on a 757-200 aircraft. This expansion represents further growth for United at Scotland's busiest airport, part of the VINCI Airports network, where it already operates a year-round route to New York Newark and a summer service to Chicago. Gordon Dewar, Chief Executive of Edinburgh Airport said: "This is fantastic news as we see United adding yet more growth at Scotland's busiest airport. Join Edinburgh Live's Whatsapp Community here and get the latest news sent straight to your messages "Taking this service to almost year-round shows the clear demand for direct connections between Scotland and the USA, and with three routes from Edinburgh Airport, it's also a huge show of confidence in the airport as United's base in Scotland. "We're really looking forward to seeing United expand its presence during the winter months, and with already strong North American connectivity, we will continue to work on adding even more direct services where possible." Karolien De Hertogh, Director Sales U.K. and Ireland, United Airlines: "As the only airline connecting Edinburgh to the United States year-round, we are delighted to announce this significant expansion which further underlines the importance of our Edinburgh services within United's global network. "Our customers in Scotland can now benefit from even more time and travel options to visit Washington D.C., as well as an unrivalled route network from United's Washington/Dulles hub, offering convenient nonstop connections to 65 destinations across the Americas."
Scotsman
25-04-2025
- Business
- Scotsman
Flights from Edinburgh Airport to Washington DC increased in major new deal
Flights to the major US destination will be expanded into the months of October, November, December and January Sign up for the latest news and analysis about Scottish transport Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... Flights to Washington DC from Edinburgh will be increased to run into the winter months under a major new agreement. United Airlines has announced it is extending its existing summer service to the United States capital from Edinburgh Airport to guarantee flights between the two destinations operate almost year round. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad A United Airlines flight departing Edinburgh Airport | United Airlines Five flights a week will run from Edinburgh to Washington DC from October 26 until January 5 next year under the deal. READ MORE: Edinburgh Airport gives verdict as new Gatwick runway signalled for approval Flights will then be temporarily paused before resuming from February 20. United will then switch to a daily service from March 29 leading into the 2026 summer. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad United said the agreement would increase its seat offer from Edinburgh by almost 10 per cent. Passengers queue at Edinburgh Airport The deal is a major fillip for Edinburgh Airport, which already boasts daily year-round United flights from Edinburgh to New York/Newark, as well as a daily seasonal service between Edinburgh and Chicago O'Hare. Karolien De Hertogh, director sales UK and Ireland at United Airlines, said: 'As the only airline connecting Edinburgh to the United States year-round, we are delighted to announce this significant expansion, which further underlines the importance of our Edinburgh services within United's global network. 'Our customers in Scotland can now benefit from even more time and travel options to visit Washington DC, as well as an unrivalled route network from United's Washington/Dulles hub, offering convenient nonstop connections to 65 destinations across the Americas.' Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad The deal has been announced just 48 hours after the bosses at Glasgow Airport announced a 'comprehensive transformation' of the west coast terminal as part of a £350 million improvements package . Work on expanding the airside part of the Glasgow terminal beyond security to add more shops and places to eat and drink is now due to start this year. The west end of the check-in hall will also be expanded, along with the T2 check in area at the east end of the building. The AGS group, which runs the airport, is hopeful works to enable arriving aircraft to be turned around faster will help attract airlines back that no longer fly from Glasgow. Edinburgh, which markets itself as 'Scotland's Airport', handled 15.8 million passengers last year - nearly twice as many as Glasgow. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Gordon Dewar, chief executive of Edinburgh Airport, described the United Airlines deal as 'fantastic news'. He said: "Taking this service to almost year-round shows the clear demand for direct connections between Scotland and the USA, and with three routes from Edinburgh Airport, it's also a huge show of confidence in the airport as United's base in Scotland. "We're really looking forward to seeing United expand its presence during the winter months, and with already strong North American connectivity, we will continue to work on adding even more direct services where possible." The extension of the Edinburgh to Washington DC route is part of what has been billed as United's biggest international expansion in the airline's history. United is launching five new flights from its hub in New York/Newark to Nuuk in Greenland, Bilbao in Spain, Palermo in Italy, Madeira Island, and Faro in Portugal. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad
