CHICAGO- United Airlines (UA) has added New York (EWR) to Faro (FAO), Portugal flights in its schedule for next year.
Further, the airline is set to restart flight between Los Angeles (LAX) and St. George (SGU), Utah later this year.
United New York-Faro Flights
First thing first, according to Aeroroutes, the Chicago-based carrier will operate flights between Newark and Faro from May 23, 2025. The bookings for these flights are now available to be made on its website and through travel agents.
Earlier this year, the United canceled the highly demanded leisure EWR-FAO route. The decision came as United was under scrutiny by Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) amid a series of incidents.
Following the curb by the FAA on new routes and flight expansion, United canceled the scheduled May flights. They told passengers,
We wanted to let you know that we have postponed the start date of our seasonal service to Faro until the summer of 2025, which means your flight will not depart as planned. We understand how frustrating this can be and we want you to know we have arranged different options operated by United and our partners, Lufthansa and TAP Portugal.”
United Airlines Official Statement
Well, there is strong demand between the Algarve, Faro, and the United States, and the decision to cancel flights shocked many travelers. However, worry not, the route is back, and here is the flight schedule:
- UA281: Newark (EWR) 21:40 – Faro (FAO) 09:50+1, Boeing 757, except on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays.
- UA282: Faro (FAO) 11:45 – Newark (EWR) 15:05, Boeing 757, except on Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays.
Los Angeles to St George Flights
SkyWest Airlines announced the return of direct United Express flights between St. George, Utah (SGU), and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) starting September 26, 2024.
“SkyWest is dedicated to offering St. George travelers exceptional destinations and air service,” stated Chip Childs, SkyWest President and CEO.
SkyWest connects St. George travelers to premier airline networks and destinations worldwide, unmatched by any other carrier from a single airport. There’s no better time to fly with SkyWest from St. George.”
Chip Childs, SkyWest President and CEO
The new LAX service provides SGU travelers with unparalleled access to five major global hubs across the U.S. Currently, SkyWest operates daily United Express flights to Denver (DEN), Delta Connection flights to Salt Lake City (SLC), and American Eagle flights to Phoenix (PHX) and Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW).
Starting in September, Los Angeles will be the fifth hub accessible via SkyWest’s United Express service.
| Route | Depart | Arrive | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. George to LAX | 11:30 am | 12:00 pm | Daily |
| LAX to St. George | 1:30 pm | 4:00 pm | Daily |
From Los Angeles International Airport, travelers can choose from over 150 daily departures to more than 100 global destinations on United Airlines. St. George customers flying with United can also earn MileagePlus miles. The flights will be operated by SkyWest using the 50-seat Canadair Regional Jet (CRJ200).
This convenient daily roundtrip flight enhances accessibility for both business and leisure travelers from SGU, offering excellent connection opportunities at LAX.
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