United Adds Three Routes, Drops Another

The carrier will add more seasonal service.

United 737 MAX 8
A United 737 MAX 8 (Photo: Shutterstock | lorenzatx)
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Key Takeaways:

  • United is implementing schedule changes, introducing three new seasonal Saturday-only routes while simultaneously ending one domestic service.
  • The new seasonal routes include Newark to Kalispell (MT) starting June 2025, and Houston to Rapid City (SD) and Los Angeles to Montrose (CO) both starting May 2026.
  • The airline will cease its service between Greensboro, NC, and Denver, CO, with the final flight scheduled for January 6.
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United is preparing to add three seasonal Saturday-only routes next year while ending one domestic service as part of its latest schedule updates, a spokesperson confirmed this week.

The carrier will introduce new seasonal service between its Newark, New Jersey, hub and Kalispell, Montana, beginning June 13. The flight will operate once weekly on Saturdays and will be flown with a Boeing 737 MAX 8.

These changes were first flagged in a Cirium Diio schedule update last week before being confirmed by the airline. 

United will also launch two additional seasonal Saturday-only routes on May 23, 2026. The first will link Houston and Rapid City, South Dakota, using an Embraer E175. This route was last flown in August 2024. 

United Express E175
A United Express Embraer E175 (Photo: AirlineGeeks | William Derrickson)

The second will connect Los Angeles and Montrose, Colorado, also operated with an E175. This service was initially slated to end in April, but has now been extended through the summer. 

Route Cut

In addition to the new routes, United said it will suspend service between Greensboro, North Carolina, and Denver. The final day of operation for that route is scheduled for Jan. 6.

“We make regular adjustments to our flight schedule based on seasonality, demand and other market factors,” the spokesperson added. 

The airline has connected Denver and Greensboro since 2023. 

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