United will discontinue service in two long-haul markets next year, the carrier confirmed on Wednesday, citing routine schedule adjustments driven by aircraft availability, market dynamics, and other operational factors.
Service between Washington Dulles and Dakar, Senegal, will end on March 5. United began flying the route three times weekly on May 23, 2025. A spokesperson said customers booked to travel after the final date “may reach out to United to be reaccommodated on a partner airline or to request a refund.”
Ishrion Aviation first reported the network changes.
European Cut
In Europe, United will also withdraw from Stockholm, Sweden, after roughly two decades. The airline said seasonal service between its Newark, New Jersey, hub and the Swedish capital will not return for the Summer 2026 season.
The route traces its origins to Continental, which launched the service in June 2005. Customers ticketed on or after June 4 may similarly contact the airline to arrange alternative travel or request a refund, United said.
“We regularly make changes to our schedule due to aircraft availability, market dynamics and other factors,” the spokesperson said.
