United Airlines has been making headlines for its bold, new international routes. However, the Chicago-based carrier has also recently made route network changes in domestic markets. The carrier’s hubs in the Northeastern United States are the most recent cities to see cuts and schedule additions.
The new changes have resulted in three major cuts at United’s hub at Newark Liberty International Airport . Meanwhile, Washington Dulles International Airport will see additional capacity on some routes. Through these decisions, United is likely trying to better optimize its offerings at Newark, a notoriously congested and slot-restricted airport.
Newark Service Shifts According to independent aviation blog Ishrion Aviation , United will cut three routes from its Newark hub this spring: Rhode Island T.F. Green International Airport, Manchester-Boston Regional Airport, and Albany International Airport.
While these cuts will slightly shrink United’s Newark footprint, some additional services from its Washington, D.C. hub will help compensate for the reduced capacity.
Newark to Providence services will end on March 29, 2025. According to Cirium , an aviation analytics and data supplier, United will operate 58 flights each way on the route in March. The flight is operated exclusively by the CRJ550, a modified CRJ700 that seats fewer passengers in a more premium layout.
5,800 seats are available in total, which equates to 2,900 seats available each direction. On March 30, 2025, Uni.