Glasgow to be linked again with New York from spring 2026
20 Oct 2025
The new daily scheduled service will take off on 8 May and run until 23 September 2026. It is the first time United will have operated at Glasgow since 2019. The Glasgow – New York / Newark flight will be operated by Boeing 737 MAX-8 aircraft with a total of 166 seats, 16 of which are Premium Economy seats, 54 Economy Plus seats, and 96 Economy seats.
United Airlines‘ operation at Newark Liberty International Airport is its largest East Coast hub and a significant base for both domestic and international flights, especially to Europe. The hub connects passengers to destinations across North America, Latin America, the Caribbean, Europe, and the Middle East.
The route has already been hailed by business and civic leaders as a “landmark achievement” that will bring “considerable cultural and tourism benefits”. It is of particular importance as the USA continues to be Scotland number one international visitor market. In 2024, the total number of trips by American visitors to Scotland reached 964,339. According to Councillor Susan Aitken, Leader of Glasgow City Council, “this is a very welcome return to Glasgow for United Airlines and a significant boost for our economy. The US is Glasgow’s largest international visitor market with Americans spending around 720,000 bed nights and £111 million in our city every year.*
Matt Hazelwood, Chief Commercial Officer at AGS Airports, said: “We are absolutely thrilled to welcome United Airlines back to Glasgow Airport. New York is the most requested destination from our passengers, and this new service will provide a vital link for both leisure and business travelers. It also represents a major opportunity for inbound tourism, with hundreds of American visitors arriving daily to experience Scotland’s world-class golf, whisky, and stunning landscapes. The return of United Airlines further strengthens Glasgow Airport’s transatlantic connectivity and supports tourism, business, and cultural links between Scotland and the United States.”
Flight details are as follows:
Flight: UA 230 Newark-Glasgow | Start: 8 May 2026 | End: 22 September 2026 | Frequency: Daily
Flight: UA 231 Glasgow-Newark| Start: 9 May 2026 | End: 23 September 2026 | Frequency: Daily
