Major airline announces exciting new daily flights to the US from Scotland

UNITED Airlines is launching a second daily flight to New York so Scots can take an even bigger bite out of the Big Apple.

The new service from Edinburgh Airport launches in May to New York/Newark and will continue throughout summer and into autumn.

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To meet increased demand, flight UA 162 will operate from May 26- October 28 on a Boeing 757-200.

The first flight of the day ( a year-round service) departs at 9.40am arriving into New York at 12.20 local time, followed by the new seasonal flight which will leave at 1.30pm, arriving at 4.10pm.

United also operates summer routes from Edinburgh to Chicago and Washington D.C. as the airline continues to expand its presence at Scotland’s busiest airport.

Kate Sherry, Aviation Director at Edinburgh Airport said: “This additional service is great news for the airport as it provides even more connectivity to the US by giving us an extra bite at the Big Apple during the peak summer season.

“We know New York is a city that generates excitement for travel as well as its importance for business and trade.

“This will also make inbound tourism that little bit easier by offering visitors from America another way to get here and see what Scotland has to offer.

“It shows the confidence United Airlines has in our airport and the strength of our relationship with each other as we continue to work together to grow their presence here and Scotland’s direct connectivity to the USA.”

Karolien De Hertogh, Director Sales U.K. and Ireland at United Airlines said: “We are excited to be adding a second daily service from Edinburgh to our hub at New York/Newark.

“This will provide greater travel choice to travellers across Scotland who will now benefit from four daily direct services from Edinburgh to the United States and beyond.

“From Edinburgh, our customers in Scotland will be able to connect to 151 cities across the Americas.”

Delta Air Lines operates year-round flights to New York JFK and summer routes to Boston and Atlanta.

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