United Network Expands North American Routes: New Additions from January 19, 2026

United Airlines has announced an expansion of its North American routes, set to begin on January 19, 2026. This significant update includes the introduction of 14 new routes that will serve various destinations throughout the continent. The new routes are part of United’s strategic plans for the Northern summer of 2026, aiming to enhance connectivity across key regions.

New Route Additions from January 19, 2026

The following routes will be added to United Airlines’ schedule:

• Chicago O’Hare – Cody: Launching May 22, 2026, with 1 weekly flight using an Embraer E175. This route was last active until September 2021.
• Denver – Albany, NY: Effective April 30, 2026, this route will have 1 daily flight on a Boeing 737-800.
• Denver – Bangor: This route will operate 1 weekly flight from June 27 to September 5, 2026, on a Boeing 737-800.
• Denver – Chattanooga: Similar to Bangor, this route will offer 1 weekly flight from May 23 to August 8, 2026, using an Embraer E175.
• Houston – Burlington, VT: Commencing May 23, 2026, with 1 weekly flight on an Embraer E175.
• Houston – Hartford: Starting May 21, 2026, this route will include 1 daily flight on a Boeing 737-800, last served until September 2022.
• Houston – Spokane: This route will operate weekly from May 23 to August 8, 2026, on an Airbus A319.
• Los Angeles – Columbus, OH: Set to begin March 29, 2026, with 1 daily flight on a Boeing 737-800.
• Los Angeles – Kansas City: Starting April 6, 2026, this route will feature 1 daily flight on an Embraer E175, last served until January 1991.
• Los Angeles – Pittsburgh: Launching March 29, 2026, with 1 daily flight on a Boeing 737 MAX 9, transitioning to a 737-800 from May 21, 2026.
• Los Angeles – Portland, ME: Scheduled for June 27 to September 19, 2026, with 1 weekly flight on a Boeing 737 MAX 8.
• San Francisco – Portland, ME: Also operating 1 weekly flight from June 27 to September 19, 2026, on a Boeing 737 MAX 8.
• Washington Dulles – Halifax: This route will have 1 weekly flight from May 23 to August 19, 2026, on an Embraer E175.
• Washington Dulles – Quebec City: Operating weekly from May 23 to October 24, 2026, also on an Embraer E175.

Previously Reported Additions

United Airlines had already announced additional routes in a prior update. These also include significant destinations:

• Chicago O’Hare – Clarksburg: 3 weekly flights starting April 14, 2026, on a CRJ200.
• Chicago O’Hare – Eugene: 1 daily flight from April 30, 2026, on a Boeing 737 MAX 8.
• Chicago O’Hare – Idaho Falls: Launching May 23, 2026, with 1 weekly flight on an Embraer E175.
• Los Angeles – Missoula: This route will feature 1 daily flight effective May 21, 2026, on an Embraer E175.
• Washington Dulles – Clarksburg: Starting April 14, 2026, with 1 daily flight on a CRJ200.

These expansions illustrate United Airlines’ commitment to enhancing travel options within North America, demonstrating a strategic response to increasing demand and evolving market conditions.