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United Airlines Expands Transatlantic Routes
United is adding nonstop summer flights to Prague and Nice, expanding its transatlantic network for 2026.
United Airlines transatlantic routes will grow for summer 2026, the carrier confirmed, with two new nonstop services using Boeing 787-9 widebodies. United Airlines (IATA: UA, ICAO: UAL) plans to launch Chicago O’Hare (ORD)–Prague (PRG) and Washington Dulles (IAD)–Nice (NCE) routes, responding to rising leisure and business demand between the United States and Europe.
What’s new for summer 2026 — United Airlines transatlantic routes
The airline says the new services are scheduled to begin in May 2026, with tickets available for booking this week. Both routes will be flown with the 787-9, Boeing’s stretched Dreamliner variant that balances range and fuel efficiency for long-haul markets. United framed the additions as part of a broader frequency increase on several existing European routes to match seasonal travel patterns.
Chicago O’Hare and Washington Dulles are key US gateways for United; adding direct links to Prague and Nice opens more point-to-point options for travelers heading to Central Europe and the French Riviera. The carrier did not publish flight numbers in its announcement. United’s move follows industry trends of restoring and expanding transatlantic leisure capacity as demand rebounds.
- Key takeaway: United Airlines transatlantic routes will add ORD–PRG and IAD–NCE nonstop services on Boeing 787-9s starting May 2026.
- Aircraft: Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner (long-range, twin-engine widebody).
- Airports: Chicago O’Hare (ORD), Prague Václav Havel (PRG), Washington Dulles (IAD), Nice Côte d’Azur (NCE).
For travelers, the additions mean more nonstop choices to attractive summer destinations; for United, the move helps capture leisure traffic and strengthen hub connectivity. Watch United’s booking system this week for schedules and fares, and check airport pages for updates on seasonal operations and potential frequency changes on other Europe routes.
