United Adds More A321neo Routes

The airline will deploy the new Airbus aircraft on more routes from its Denver hub later this year.

A United A321neo aircraft (Photo: Airbus)

[ Routes ]July 17, 2024 4:01 pm ET

By Ryan Ewing

With 12 Airbus A321neo aircraft now in its fleet, United is deploying the type on more scheduled routes starting later this year. Since introducing the new aircraft in November 2023, it has primarily been used on routes from the airline’s Chicago O’Hare hub, including Phoenix, Orlando, and Las Vegas.

Now, the Chicago-based carrier plans to deploy the fleet type farther west from its hub in Denver. According to AeroRoutes, United’s A321neos will fly from Denver to Boston, Houston, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Orlando, Phoenix, and San Diego starting in December 2024.

United’s Airbus A321neo route map in December 2024 (Photo: Cirium Diio)

The airline has operated the A321neo on flights between Chicago and Denver, which are scheduled to continue through the beginning of next year. United’s A321neo aircraft are equipped with 200 seats, including 20 in first class and 180 in economy.

Per Cirium Fleet Analyer data, the airline has 118 A321neo aircraft on order along with 40 options. United also plans to receive Airbus’ A321XLR for longer-range routes, which is awaiting final certification.

When United took delivery of its initial A321neo in October 2023, it was the first time the airline received a new Airbus jet in over two decades.

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Ryan founded AirlineGeeks.com back in February 2013 and has amassed considerable experience in the aviation sector. His work has been featured in several publications and news outlets, including CNN, WJLA, CNET, and Business Insider. During his time in the industry, he's worked in roles pertaining to airport/airline operations while holding a B.S. in Air Transportation Management from Arizona State University along with an MBA. Ryan has experience in several facets of the industry from behind the yoke of a Cessna 172 to interviewing airline industry executives. Ryan works for AirlineGeeks' owner FLYING Media, spearheading coverage in the commercial aviation space.
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