United Airlines launches nonstop Italy-US flights in 2027

THE NEWS: United Airlines will add three new nonstop transatlantic routes from Italy to the United States in Summer 2027, linking Catania and Olbia to Newark and Milan Malpensa to Washington Dulles.

DETAILS:

The Catania–Newark service will connect Sicily’s largest airport directly to the U.S. East Coast.

Olbia will receive its first nonstop U.S. connection with a flight to Newark.

Milan Malpensa will gain a new nonstop to Washington Dulles, expanding United’s presence in northern Italy.

United’s expanded Italy‑U.S. network reflects steady growth in its transatlantic routes in recent years.

WHY IT MATTERS: The addition highlights United’s focus on Italy as a growth market, giving business and leisure travelers more direct options between major Italian cities and key U.S. hubs, and could boost traffic and revenue for both the airline and the airports involved.

FAQ

Which new United Airlines routes between Italy and the United States will start in Summer 2027?
United Airlines announced three new nonstop routes that will begin in Summer 2027, linking Catania to Newark, Olbia to Newark, and Milan Malpensa to Washington Dulles, expanding its transatlantic network. The services are part of United’s plan to increase Italy‑U.S. connectivity and continue a steady growth of its transatlantic routes in recent years.

From which Italian airports will United launch nonstop flights to the United States in 2027?
United will operate the new nonstop services from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport in Sicily, Olbia‑Costa Smeralda Airport in Sardinia, and Milan Malpensa Airport in northern Italy, connecting each to a U.S. gateway city as part of its 2027 schedule expansion. These routes add direct links to major East Coast hubs and underline United’s focus on the Italian market.

What U.S. destinations will be served by United’s new Italy‑U.S. nonstop routes in Summer 2027?
The new routes will serve Newark Liberty International Airport in New Jersey for both Catania and Olbia, and Washington Dulles International Airport in Virginia for Milan Malpensa, giving travelers direct access to two major East Coast U.S. hubs from Italy. These connections are expected to boost both leisure and business travel between the regions.

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