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United to add year-round nonstop Houston and Washington–Cartagena service

United Airlines will begin year-round nonstop flights from Houston (IAH) and Washington Dulles (IAD) to Cartagena, Colombia (CTG) starting Dec. 17, operating four weekly frequencies on Boeing 737 aircraft. The new route makes Cartagena United’s third Colombian destination and expands nonstop connectivity from two key U.S. hubs.

Discovered 2026-06-29T10:13:00.045654-07:00 | 2026-06-29T10:13:00.045654-07:00

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  • Expands United’s non-stop Colombia network with a year-round, four-times-weekly Cartagena offering from two major hubs (IAH and IAD), using Boeing 737 aircraft.
  • Adds competitive pressure on Latin America route dynamics as carriers like Air Europa also expand Colombia coverage (e.g., Madrid–Barranquilla).
  • Signals continued emphasis on network-led growth from hub airports rather than relying solely on connections, affecting capacity planning and schedule strategy into the 2026 winter season.

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