United Airlines Announces New Routes Across Three Continents

United Airlines is in international expansion mode once again.

The U.S. carrier has revealed a trio of new international destinations, spanning three different continents. From Morocco to the Philippines (and somewhere in between), it’s a diverse selection.

There are also route resumptions and increased frequencies to existing United services. Here are the key highlights to watch in the coming months

fly there for the first time in its history from October 27.

United will operate a daily service from its Houston hub to Medellin using Boeing 737s. The new route expands the airline’s presence in the country, with Bogota already served from Houston and Newark.

It brings the total number of Latin American destinations operated by United from Houston to 52.

Any Other Network Enhancements?
Yes. Along with the three new routes, United is also ramping up its flying program to existing destinations. Hong Kong, Seoul (South Korea), and Porto (Portugal) will all see extra flights in the coming months.

The airline is also adding a four-times-weekly flight between Los Angeles and Shanghai. Operated by the Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, the route will begin on August 29. It is due to be ramped up to a daily service from late October.

This follows a new agreement between the U.S. and Chinese governments to increase passenger air links between the nations.

What’s United’s Strategy Here?
In recent years United has developed a reputation for flying into secondary and even tertiary long-haul markets. The airline is the first to admit this, saying it proudly serves “off-the-beaten-path locales around the globe.”

Cities such as Faro in southern Portugal and Christchurch in New Zealand are among those not served nonstop from the U.S. mainland by any other airline.

Patrick Quayle, United’s Senior Vice President of Global Network Planning and Alliances said the airline has “consistently been ahead of the curve in finding hidden gem destinations.”

Part of the reason United has been able to do this is a diverse fleet. Alongside smaller jets, the airline has dozens of Boeing 757s, 767s, 777s, and 787s. By right-sizing the plane to meet the mission, the airline can make more niche routes profitable.

Following Thursday’s announcement, United serves 134 international destinations in 67 countries.

United Airlines is in international expansion mode once again.

The U.S. carrier has revealed a trio of new international destinations, spanning three different continents. From Morocco to the Philippines (and somewhere in between), it’s a diverse selection.

There are also route resumptions and increased frequencies to existing United services. Here are the key highlights to watch in the coming months

fly there for the first time in its history from October 27.

United will operate a daily service from its Houston hub to Medellin using Boeing 737s. The new route expands the airline’s presence in the country, with Bogota already served from Houston and Newark.

It brings the total number of Latin American destinations operated by United from Houston to 52.

Any Other Network Enhancements?
Yes. Along with the three new routes, United is also ramping up its flying program to existing destinations. Hong Kong, Seoul (South Korea), and Porto (Portugal) will all see extra flights in the coming months.

The airline is also adding a four-times-weekly flight between Los Angeles and Shanghai. Operated by the Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, the route will begin on August 29. It is due to be ramped up to a daily service from late October.

This follows a new agreement between the U.S. and Chinese governments to increase passenger air links between the nations.

What’s United’s Strategy Here?
In recent years United has developed a reputation for flying into secondary and even tertiary long-haul markets. The airline is the first to admit this, saying it proudly serves “off-the-beaten-path locales around the globe.”

Cities such as Faro in southern Portugal and Christchurch in New Zealand are among those not served nonstop from the U.S. mainland by any other airline.

Patrick Quayle, United’s Senior Vice President of Global Network Planning and Alliances said the airline has “consistently been ahead of the curve in finding hidden gem destinations.”

Part of the reason United has been able to do this is a diverse fleet. Alongside smaller jets, the airline has dozens of Boeing 757s, 767s, 777s, and 787s. By right-sizing the plane to meet the mission, the airline can make more niche routes profitable.

Following Thursday’s announcement, United serves 134 international destinations in 67 countries.United Airlines is in international expansion mode once again.

The U.S. carrier has revealed a trio of new international destinations, spanning three different continents. From Morocco to the Philippines (and somewhere in between), it’s a diverse selection.

There are also route resumptions and increased frequencies to existing United services. Here are the key highlights to watch in the coming months

fly there for the first time in its history from October 27.

United will operate a daily service from its Houston hub to Medellin using Boeing 737s. The new route expands the airline’s presence in the country, with Bogota already served from Houston and Newark.

It brings the total number of Latin American destinations operated by United from Houston to 52.

Any Other Network Enhancements?
Yes. Along with the three new routes, United is also ramping up its flying program to existing destinations. Hong Kong, Seoul (South Korea), and Porto (Portugal) will all see extra flights in the coming months.

The airline is also adding a four-times-weekly flight between Los Angeles and Shanghai. Operated by the Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, the route will begin on August 29. It is due to be ramped up to a daily service from late October.

This follows a new agreement between the U.S. and Chinese governments to increase passenger air links between the nations.

What’s United’s Strategy Here?
In recent years United has developed a reputation for flying into secondary and even tertiary long-haul markets. The airline is the first to admit this, saying it proudly serves “off-the-beaten-path locales around the globe.”

Cities such as Faro in southern Portugal and Christchurch in New Zealand are among those not served nonstop from the U.S. mainland by any other airline.

Patrick Quayle, United’s Senior Vice President of Global Network Planning and Alliances said the airline has “consistently been ahead of the curve in finding hidden gem destinations.”

Part of the reason United has been able to do this is a diverse fleet. Alongside smaller jets, the airline has dozens of Boeing 757s, 767s, 777s, and 787s. By right-sizing the plane to meet the mission, the airline can make more niche routes profitable.

Following Thursday’s announcement, United serves 134 international destinations in 67 countries.