United Airlines has announced significant updates to its intercontinental service schedule for the Northern winter 2024/25 season, effective from October 26, 2024. These changes include new routes, aircraft substitutions, and seasonal adjustments, aimed at enhancing travel options and improving the passenger experience. This strategic move underscores United Airlines' commitment to optimizing its international network and ensuring efficient operations.

 

Key Route and Aircraft Changes

Chicago O’Hare (ORD)

  • Chicago O’Hare – Amsterdam (AMS): Boeing 767-300ER replaces Boeing 787-8, maintaining daily service.
  • Chicago O’Hare – London Heathrow (LHR): Reduced from three to two daily flights, using Boeing 767-300ER.
  • Chicago O’Hare – Milan Malpensa (MXP): Extended to December 2, 2024, with six weekly flights on Boeing 787-8.
  • Chicago O’Hare – Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG): Continues daily with Boeing 787-8.
  • Chicago O’Hare – Rome Fiumicino (FCO): Daily flights on Boeing 787-8, except December 3, 2024, to March 5, 2025.

Houston (IAH)

  • Houston – Bogota (BOG): One of two daily flights (UA207/206) will use Boeing 757-200 from December 19, 2024, to January 6, 2025.
  • Houston – London Heathrow (LHR): Maintained with Boeing 777-200ER.
  • Houston – Sao Paulo Guarulhos (GRU): Continues daily with Boeing 787-9.
  • Houston – Tokyo Narita (NRT): Daily flights on Boeing 787-9.

Newark (EWR)

  • Newark – Athens (ATH): Daily Boeing 767-400ER service until November 20, 2024.
  • Newark – Barcelona (BCN): Boeing 777-200ER replaces Boeing 767-400ER on specific dates.
  • Newark – Hong Kong (HKG): Daily Boeing 777-200ER service.
  • Newark – Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG): Frequency variations with Boeing 767-400ER.
  • Newark – Tokyo Narita (NRT): Daily flights with Boeing 787-9.

San Francisco (SFO)

  • San Francisco – Hong Kong (HKG): One of two daily flights (UA877/862) uses Boeing 777-200ER from December 19, 2024, to March 5, 2025.
  • San Francisco – Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG): Seasonal suspension from January 6, 2025, to February 19, 2025.
  • San Francisco – Tokyo Narita (NRT): Daily flights with Boeing 777-300ER starting January 7, 2025.

Washington Dulles (IAD)

  • Washington Dulles – Amsterdam (AMS): Daily service with Boeing 767-300ER.
  • Washington Dulles – Barcelona (BCN): Seasonal changes with Boeing 767-400ER.
  • Washington Dulles – Dublin (DUB): Seasonal suspension from January 6, 2025, to February 19, 2025.
  • Washington Dulles – Geneva (GVA): Reduced to six weekly flights with Boeing 767-300ER.
  • Washington Dulles – Lagos (LOS): Increased to seven weekly flights with Boeing 787-8.
  • Washington Dulles – Lisbon (LIS): Seasonal suspension and increased service with Boeing 767-300ER.
  • Washington Dulles – London Heathrow (LHR): Reduced to two daily flights with Boeing 777-200ER.
  • Washington Dulles – Madrid (MAD): Extended to December 2, 2024, with Boeing 767-400ER.
  • Washington Dulles – Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG): Daily service with Boeing 787-8.

Seasonal Adjustments

  • Chicago O’Hare – Zurich (ZRH): Seasonal suspension and increased service with Boeing 767-300ER.
  • Denver – Munich (MUC): Seasonal suspension and increased service with Boeing 787-9.
  • Houston – Buenos Aires Ezeiza (EZE): Increased winter service with Boeing 777-200ER.
  • Houston – Munich (MUC): Seasonal suspension and increased service with Boeing 767-300ER.
  • Newark – Munich (MUC): Seasonal suspension and increased service with Boeing 767-400ER.
  • San Francisco – Brisbane (BNE): Daily service with Boeing 777-200ER.

New Routes and Service Extensions

  • Houston – Medellin (MDE): New daily service starting November 13, 2024, with Boeing 737 MAX 8.
  • Newark – Marrakech (RAK): New route with three weekly flights on Boeing 767-300ER.
  • Tokyo Narita – Cebu (CEB): New daily service with Boeing 737-800.
  • Washington Dulles – Accra (ACC): Reduced service with Boeing 787-8.

Conclusion

United Airlines' extensive updates for the Northern winter 2024/25 season highlight its strategic approach to optimizing routes and aircraft utilization. These changes aim to enhance travel options, improve passenger comfort, and maintain operational efficiency across its global network. Passengers can look forward to improved connectivity and a seamless travel experience with United Airlines.