United Airlines has confirmed that it is to return to Glasgow Airport in 2026, reinstating direct flights to Newark Liberty International Airport.

The new daily scheduled service will take off on 8 May and run until 23 September, marking the first time United will have operated at Glasgow since 2019.

The Glasgow-New York froute will be operated by Boeing 737 MAX-8 aircraft with 166 seats, 16 of which are premium economy seats, 54 economy plus seats and 96 economy seats.

United Airlines' hub at Newark can connect passengers to destinations across North America, Latin America and the Caribbean.

Matt Hazelwood, chief commercial officer at Glasgow Airport owner AGS Airports, said: “New York is the most requested destination from our passengers, and this new service will provide a vital lin

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