United adds Newark nonstops to Split, Bari, Glasgow and Santiago de Compostela for Summer 2026

United Airlines will expand its Summer 2026 international network from Newark with new nonstop services to Split (Croatia), Bari (Italy), Glasgow (Scotland) and Santiago de Compostela (Spain), part of a broader launch of six new international routes that also include nonstop Seoul service.

Discovered 2025-10-08T10:44:45.376465-07:00 | 2025-10-08T10:44:45.376465-07:00

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  • United is using Newark as a launchpad to open up smaller, up‑and‑coming European markets and operate transatlantic services on narrowbody equipment — a strategic shift in its long‑haul network planning (see United to launch 737‑8 MAX transatlantic routes from Newark).
  • The route additions deepen network connectivity and competitive footprint in Europe at a time carriers are reshaping schedules for Summer 2026, including moves to capture seasonal and leisure demand (see United targets Spirit’s vacated routes with 15‑city winter expansion).
  • The expansion comes against a backdrop of recovering profitability and ongoing Newark operational sensitivity: United posted a Q2 profit of $973 million and said Newark disruptions earlier this year cost $218 million, factors that will inform capacity and scheduling decisions (see United’s Q2 results and Newark disruption impact).

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