As the year comes to a close, aviation enthusiasts are turning their attention to new airline routes announced in 2024 that will launch in 2025. The Points Guy's (TPG) Aviation team has highlighted some of the most anticipated routes from various airlines.
United Airlines is noted for its bold international expansion, with new destinations such as Greenland, Mongolia, and Morocco. Ben Mutzabaugh, TPG's managing editor for aviation, highlighted United’s Tokyo to Ulaanbaatar route: "You'll see this route more than once on this list, and for good reason: Mongolia is about as far-flung and exotic a destination as you'll find for a U.S. airline."
American Airlines has been expanding into smaller airports with limited competition. Zach Griff from TPG remarked on American's strategy: "It's increasingly added smaller airports with little or no major airline service." A notable addition is Carlsbad, California, to Phoenix.