The carrier will introduce new seasonal service between its Newark, New Jersey, hub and Kalispell, Montana, beginning June 13. The flight will operate once weekly on Saturdays and will be flown with a Boeing 737 MAX 8.

These changes were first flagged in a Cirium Diio schedule update last week before being confirmed by the airline. 

United will also launch two additional seasonal Saturday-only routes on May 23, 2026. The first will link Houston and Rapid City, South Dakota, using an Embraer E175. This route was last flown in August 2024. 

The second will connect Los Angeles and Montrose, Colorado, also operated with an E175. This service was initially slated to end in April, but has now been extended through the summer. 

Route Cut

In addition to the new routes, United said it will suspend service between Greensboro, North Carolina, and Denver. The final day of operation for that route is scheduled for Jan. 6.

“We make regular adjustments to our flight schedule based on seasonality, demand and other market factors,” the spokesperson added. 

The airline has connected Denver and Greensboro since 2023. 

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The aircraft is the first of eight E190-E2s that will join Virgin Australia Regional Airlines’ fleet as it replaces its ageing Fokker 100s.

Three further jets are scheduled for delivery later this year and through 2026.

Powered by Pratt & Whitney GTF engines, the 100-seat E190-E2 promises fuel savings of up to 30% compared with the Fokker fleet, reducing both emissions and operating costs on key regional routes in Western Australia.

The aircraft also offers greater range, quieter operations and a two-by-two cabin layout designed to improve passenger comfort.

John Evans, chief executive and founder of Azorra, said: “Welcoming Virgin Australia as a new customer marks a proud milestone for our team as we deliver the first E2 to be operated by a major airline group in Australia and expand our presence in Oceania.

“The E190-E2 offers outstanding efficiency and reduced fuel burn, making it the ideal aircraft for Virgin Australia’s fleet modernization programe.”

Nick Rohrlach, group executive at Virgin Australia Regional Airlines, said: “Replacing our Fokker 100s with these next-generation jets allows us to better connect resources industry clients and regional communities across Western Australia with improved reliability, significantly reduced noise, and lower emissions.

“These aircraft are perfectly designed for the challenging climates and environments we operate in, while offering our customers a spacious and comfortable in-flight experience.”

Arjan Meijer, president and chief executive of Embraer Commercial Aviation, described the delivery as a “significant milestone” for the manufacturer: “With its exceptional efficiency, low noise and emissions profile, and enhanced passenger comfort, the E190-E2 will be a game-changing step up from the airline’s venerable Fokker fleet, perfectly complementing the airline’s larger narrowbodies.”

The E-Jet family has now passed 1,900 deliveries since entering service in 2004, making it the third most delivered aircraft type in history.

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