Tuesday, September 10, 2024 United Airlines recently revealed that Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) ranked as its most popular domestic destination during the 2024 summer travel season. Although its operations in Boston have remained relatively stable compared to last summer, the carrier has made a few notable changes. One significant update is that United has discontinued its only international route from Boston, which previously connected to London Heathrow Airport (LHR).
Despite this reduction, United expanded its domestic operations in the New England city by adding nearly 20 additional flights compared to last year. This summer, the airline connected Boston solely to its seven major US hubs. United’s Summer Travel Report, obtained by aviation enthusiast Jason Rabinowitz, confirmed that the airline carried a record-breaking 48 million passengers this summer.
Boston’s status as the top domestic destination was based on internal data, though the exact time frame covered remains unclear. While United’s overall network is smaller than its legacy competitors, American Airlines and Delta Air Lines, it remains a significant player in Boston. American Airlines, along with its regional brand American Eagle, operates service to 21 destinations from BOS.
Meanwhile, Delta, which maintains a hub at Boston Logan, has the largest network, offering flights to over 50 destinations. According to data from Cirium, United operated 2,354 flights from BOS in July 2024, serving it.