On the 13th of May, United Airlines celebrated the 25th anniverary of its non-stop service between Brussels Airport and Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR).
Since its launch in May 1999, United has carried almost 3.5 million passengers and transported over 150,000 tonnes of cargo on more than 17,000 flights on this route.
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nited operates a daily year-round nonstop service from Brussels to New York/Newark, with its flights doubling from once to twice daily during the summer season 2024.
United also operates daily year-round nonstop services from Brussels to Chicago O’Hare and Washington D.C.
United’s year-round service from Brussels to New York/Newark is operated with B787-10 Dreamliner aircraft, featuring a total of 318 seats, including 44 flat-bed seats
The additional summer seasonal nonstop service from Brussels to New York/Newark is operated with Boeing 757-200 aircraft, featuring a total of 176 seats – 16 flat-bed seats.
“We congratulate United for this special 25th anniversary and thank them for their trust and year-long reliable and intense cooperation”, said Arnaud Feist, CEO of Brussels Airport. “Offering daily flights to New York, one of the most popular destinations across the Atlantic, is a great asset for our airport. We look forward to continue our successful collaboration in the years to come, linking the United States to the heart of Europe. 25 years of partnership is an achievement we can all be proud of”.