DALLAS — United Airlines (UA) has delayed plans to launch two new international routes due to an ongoing audit by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) following a series of safety incidents.
The FAA increased its oversight of UA following multiple safety incidents that occurred in the last few months.
United’s Network Impacted
- Newark (EWR) to Faro (FAO): This highly anticipated transatlantic route from United’s Newark hub to FAO, Portugal, was scheduled to launch in late May. However, the audit has forced a complete cancellation for the 2024 summer season. UA says they plan to offer the service in the summer of 2025, but flights are not yet available for booking.
- Tokyo (NRT) to Cebu (CEB): The planned daily flight between NRT and CEB has also been delayed. Originally scheduled to begin on July 31, the route will now launch on October 27, 2024.