Fri Oct 11 06:00:00 UTC 2024: ## United Airlines Announces Largest International Expansion, Adding 11 New Routes
**CHICAGO, IL -** United Airlines is making a major push into the international market, announcing the launch of flights to eight new destinations across several continents, marking the airline’s largest international expansion ever.
Beginning in May 2025, United will offer nonstop service to seven cities that are currently not served by any other U.S. carrier. The airline will also add new routes to cities it already serves, bringing the total number of new routes to 11.
Here are the new destinations United will be flying to:
* **Africa:** Dakar, Senegal, marking the airline’s sixth African destination.
* **Europe:** Nice, France, with new flights from Washington Dulles International Airport.
* **Asia:** Narita-Koror, Palau, with new flights from Tokyo.
* **Central America:** Puerto Escondido, Mexico, with new flights from Houston, Texas.
* **South America:** San Jose, Costa Rica, with new flights from San Francisco.
“This expansion reflects our commitment to providing our customers with more choices and more ways to explore the world,” said a spokesperson for United Airlines.
The new routes are expected to be popular with travelers seeking both leisure and business travel options. With the addition of these destinations, United Airlines continues to solidify its position as a leading international carrier.