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United Airlines recently undertook one of the most ambitious international network expansions in modern airline history. Over the past two years, the airline has added over a dozen different new routes to destinations across the globe, many of which are traditionally lower-volume leisure destinations. One of the most notable examples is United Airlines' seasonal service from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Marrakesh Menara Airport (RAK). This non-stop flight connects the airline's principal East Coast gateway with a travel destination in North Africa that has grown more popular with travelers.
Like many of the airline's flights to Europe, this flight is a seasonal service, which helps serve demand during peak travel months. What distinguishes this flight from others is that it operates in the winter season rather than the European summer when U.S. travelers typically head to Europe in large numbers. The first service took place back in October.
Now that it is March, it approaches the time of year when United Airlines will discontinue this service for the summer season, allowing it to use its aircraft for a more lucrative route to a European destination. The final service from Marrakesh to Newark will take place on March 27th, 2025, and no services will operate during the summer months. The service is currently scheduled to resume on October 25th, 2025, according to aviation analytics site Cirium.
