The U.S. mega-carrier United Airlines has confirmed it will resume daily nonstop services between Scotland and the United States starting 5 March 2022. United says it will resume its year-round daily nonstop service between Edinburgh and New York - Newark.
The airline is also set to resume daily nonstop seasonal services from Edinburgh to Chicago O’Hare and Washington D.C. on 7 May 2022. It is the first airline to resume service between Scotland and the United States and will offer more services between Scotland and the U.S. than any other airline.
“We are delighted to return to Scotland in 2022 and resume nonstop services from Edinburgh to the United States,” said Bob Schumacher, United’s Director Sales U.K. and Ireland. “With the return of services, our customers in Edinburgh can once again take advantage of direct connections to the U.S., as well as an unrivalled route network from United’s hubs at New York/Newark, Chicago and Washington, D.C., offering convenient nonstop connections to 129 destinations across the Americas.”
“It’s incredibly exciting to be resuming our transatlantic services with United to allow direct travel between Scotland and the USA for the first time in two years. It will allow families to reunite, friends to reconnect and re-open the strong tourism destinations on both sides of the Atlantic,” said Gordon Dewar, Edinburgh Airport’s Chief Executive.
Edinburgh (EDI) – New York/Newark (EWR)
Flight | From | To | Depart | Arrive | Frequency | Aircraft | Dates of operation |
UA37 | EDI | EWR | 09:40 | 12:20 | Daily | Boeing 757-200 | 5 March 2022 onwards |
UA36 | EWR | EDI | 20:20 | 08:05 +1 | Daily | Boeing 757-200 | 4 March 2022 onwards |
All times are local and subject to change.
Edinburgh (EDI) – Chicago O’Hare (ORD)
Flight | From | To | Depart | Arrive | Frequency | Aircraft | Dates of operation |
UA119 | EDI | ORD | 11:30 | 13:55 | Daily | Boeing 757-200 | 7 May 2022 onwards |
UA118 | ORD | EDI | 18:15 | 7:50 +1 | Daily | Boeing 757-200 | 6 May 2022 onwards |
All times are local and subject to change.
Edinburgh (EDI) – Washington D.C. (IAD)
Flight | From | To | Depart | Arrive | Frequency | Aircraft | Dates of Operation |
UA979 | EDI | IAD | 12:30 | 15:10 | Daily | Boeing 757-200 | 7 May 2022 onwards |
UA978 | IAD | EDI | 22:25 | 10:40 +1 | Daily | Boeing 757-200 | 6 May 2022 onwards
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United’s year-round daily nonstop service from Edinburgh to New York/Newark and seasonal daily nonstop services from Edinburgh to Chicago O’Hare and Washington D.C. will be operated with Boeing 757-200 aircraft, featuring a total of 169 seats – 16 flat-bed seats in United Polaris business class and 153 in economy, including 45 Economy PlusSM seats with added legroom and increased personal space.
United Polaris business class is a premium travel experience that prioritises relaxation and comfort, featuring quality inflight dining, premium amenity kits and fully flat-bed seats.
Located just 14 miles from Manhattan, Newark Liberty International Airport offers the fastest surface transfer journeys to many parts of the city, including the AirTrain service to New York Penn Station in midtown Manhattan, with a journey time of less than 30 minutes.
United Airlines began serving Scotland in 1998. United will offer its Scottish customers year-round nonstop flights from Edinburgh to New York/Newark from 5 March 2022 as well as seasonal services from Edinburgh to Chicago O’Hare and Washington D.C. from 7 May 2022. All flights are conveniently timed to connect at United’s U.S hubs with an extensive network of services to destinations throughout the Americas.
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