Mapped: The 10 New International Destinations United Is Adding Next Year
The new destinations are mostly across Europe, with one in Japan.
United Airlines is set to expand its international network with 10 new destinations and three additional routes in 2027, according to a recently announced expansion plan. Focus is placed on smaller European cities, as opposed to major capitals. The new routes will include locations in Slovenia, Luxembourg, Portugal, Spain, Italy, and Okinawa, Japan.
This move comes at a challenging time for the aviation industry, as several smaller carriers have entered insolvency proceedings or ceased operations in 2026. Major network carriers, however, have continued to invest in international services, targeting routes they believe can attract higher-spending leisure travelers. United Airlines plans to introduce the new services from Newark, New Jersey, San Francisco, and Washington Dulles.
The airline aims to provide nonstop service to destinations where such connections are currently limited, particularly in San Francisco to Okinawa and Washington, D.C. to Toulouse. Patrick Quayle, senior vice president of Global Network Planning and Alliances at United, highlights the company's goal to offer a destination for every traveler at every stage of their lives.
In addition to the 10 new destinations, United has announced three new routes to existing cities, such as Los Angeles to Osaka, Washington Dulles to Milan, and Denver to Paris. The airline also intends to resume service between San Francisco and Tel Aviv, which was suspended since the Israel-Hamas war began in October 2023.
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