United signals 50% hike in Dublin transatlantic capacity

United Airlines is raising transatlantic capacity from Dublin by more than 50% next year compared to 2024 levels.

The carrier is extending a second frequency of a New York Newark service to almost year-round and Dublin-Chicago O’Hare service to year-round. 

The expansion means United will offer more flights and seats from Dublin than any other US airline year-round.

Flights have already been increased this summer with a seasonal doubling of frequency to Washington DC to twice daily and more capacity to Chicago with the introduction of a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner.

The expansion of services between Dublin and the US is part of record international expansion with six new destinations and nine new transatlantic routes this summer.

UK and Ireland sales director Karolien De Hertogh said: “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 New York/Newark, Chicago O’Hare and Washington DC to over 140 destinations in the Americas.”

Dublin airport managing director Gary McLean added: “More capacity on United Airlines’ services from Dublin to New York’s Newark and Chicago O’Hare airports is great news for our passengers.

“The move to almost year-round operations for the second daily Newark service and year-round for the daily Chicago flight is a clear signal of the strong demand from our American customers.”