United Airlines today announced an extension of its new nonstop seasonal service between Glasgow and New York/Newark, offering a more than 22 per cent increase in available seats for summer 2026.
Set to launch on 9 May, the new route will now operate until 24 October 2026, one month longer than previously scheduled. United will be the only U.S. airline offering a nonstop service between Glasgow and the United States.
The route marks United’s return to Glasgow, which the airline served previously up until October 2019 and will be the first scheduled service by a U.S. airline between Glasgow and the United States since 2019.
Karolien De Hertogh, Director Sales UK and Ireland, United Airlines, said: “We are pleased to see strong interest in our new upcoming service from Glasgow to New York/Newark and this significant expansion further underlines the importance of Scotland within United’s global route network.
“Our customers in Scotland will be able to benefit from even more time and travel options to visit New York City, as well as the possibility to connect seamlessly via our U.S. hubs to over 140 onward destinations across the Americas. We look forward to welcoming our customers on board.”
Chris Tibbett, Airline Director at AGS Airports, said: “We were absolutely thrilled when United Airlines announced its return to Glasgow Airport for Summer 2026 and the increased frequency before the service even starts highlights the strong appetite for connectivity between the two countries.
“The return of United Airlines further strengthens Glasgow Airport’s transatlantic connectivity and is a boost for the region and the wider Scottish economy.”
The route from Glasgow to New York/Newark is part of United Airlines’ wider summer 2026 schedule, featuring service to four new cities in Croatia, Italy, Scotland and Spain – leading the way with the most destinations across the Atlantic of any U.S carrier.
Glasgow (GLA) – New York/Newark (EWR)
| Flight | From | To | Depart | Arrive | Frequency | Aircraft | Dates of operation |
| UA231 | GLA | EWR | 14:00 | 16:35 | Daily | Boeing 737 Max 8 | 9 May – 24 Oct 2026 |
| UA230 | EWR | GLA | 22:15 | 10:10+1 | Daily | Boeing 737 Max 8 | 8 May – 23 Oct 2026 |
