Are you tired of the same old travel destinations like Paris, Rome, and Madrid? Well, United Airlines is here to mix things up with their 2025 international expansion plans! From Senegal to Mongolia and Greenland to Palau, United is adding unique and exciting destinations to their roster to cater to the savvy traveler looking for something different.
Starting in May, United will be offering flights to Palermo, Sicily; Faro in Portugal’s Algarve region; Madeira Island in Portugal; and Bilbao in northern Spain. And for the more adventurous traveler, United’s inaugural flight between Newark and Nuuk, Greenland, will take off in June.
Patrick Quayle, United’s senior vice president of global network planning and alliances, explains that this expansion is part of United’s strategy to offer destinations that cater to all types of travelers. From U.S. cities like Corpus Christi, Texas, to Cape Town, South Africa, United is determined to “skate where the puck is going” and provide a diverse range of options for their customers.
But not every destination is a guaranteed success. United had to discontinue a nonstop flight to Bergen, Norway, in 2023 due to a lack of demand. However, Quayle assures that United has room to continue expanding to new and exciting destinations, ultimately driving more sign-ups for their rewards credit cards.
In addition to the expansion from the East Coast, United is also planning to increase their flying from the West Coast, although specifics have not been disclosed yet.
Stay tuned for more updates on United Airlines’ international expansion plans as they continue to shake up the travel industry and provide unique options for travelers seeking new experiences. Witness the evolution of travel with United Airlines at Extreme Investor Network.