The airline is set to return to Glasgow Airport for the first time in seven years. It operates the only direct service between Scotland’s largest city and the United States.
“We are pleased to see strong interest in our new upcoming service from Glasgow to New York/Newark and this significant expansion further underlines the importance of Scotland within United’s global route network,” said Karolien De Hertogh, Director Sales UK and Ireland, United Airlines.
Glasgow Airport. (Image: Newsquest)
“Our customers in Scotland will be able to benefit from even more time and travel options to visit New York City, as well as the possibility to connect seamlessly via our U.S. hubs to over 140 onward destinations across the Americas. We look forward to welcoming our customers on board.”
Last week, business editor Ian McConnell spoke to Glasgow Airport boss Kam Jandu about the expanded slate.
Jandu said he wanted to eventually see the service extended “year-round and on a [wide body] aircraft”.
Chris Tibbett, airline director at AGS Airports added: “We were absolutely thrilled when United Airlines announced its return to Glasgow Airport for Summer 2026 and the increased frequency before the service even starts highlights the strong appetite for connectivity between the two countries.
“The return of United Airlines further strengthens Glasgow Airport’s transatlantic connectivity and is a boost for the region and the wider Scottish economy.”
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Flight UA231 will depart Glasgow at 14.00 British Summer time every day, before arriving at Newark Liberty Airport at 16.35 Eastern Standard time.
Meanwhile, Flight UA230 will leave Newark at 22.15 EST and arrive in Glasgow at 10.10 BST the next morning.
All flights will take place on the airline’s Boeing 737 Max 8 fleet.
United is set to serve more than 160 destinations across 49 countries from their Newark base.