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United Airlines has announced an expansion of its flight capacity to Dublin Airport in 2026, marking a significant increase in its transatlantic offerings. The airline plans to boost seat availability by more than 50% compared to 2024, positioning itself as the leading US carrier in terms of year-round seats to and from Dublin.
The expansion includes extending the second frequency of its Dublin-Newark service to almost year-round and making the Dublin-Chicago O’Hare service available year-round. This move follows United's summer 2025 strategy, which saw an increase in flights between Dublin and Washington Dulles International Airport and the use of Boeing 787-8 aircraft on routes from Chicago O'Hare.
Karolien De Hertogh, United Airlines' Sales Director, emphasized the importance of this expansion for travelers: "This significant expansion further underlines the importance of Dublin within United’s global network. When booking their next US getaway, our customers in Ireland will benefit from even greater travel choice in the winter season, with the possibility to seamlessly connect via our hubs in Newark, Chicago O’Hare, and Washington DC to over 140 destinations in the Americas."
