Skift Take
United is continuing to deepen its presence in markets overlooked by most other U.S. carriers. It’s a strategy that appears to be working well.
United Airlines is in international expansion mode once again.
The U.S. carrier has revealed a trio of new international destinations, spanning three different continents. From Morocco to the Philippines (and somewhere in between), it’s a diverse selection.
There are also route resumptions and increased frequencies to existing United services. Here are the key highlights to watch in the coming months:
New Route: Marrakech, MoroccoFrom October 24, United will strengthen its African offering with a new route to Morocco. The service will link Newark with Marrakech and be operated three times weekly.
United will be flying its Boeing 767-300ERs on the new service. Alongside a regular economy cabin, there are 22 Premium Plus (premium economy) options and 46 of United’s signature Polaris (business class) seats.
The addition of Marrakech is notable as it will make United the only U.S. carrier serving the city. A