United Airlines Further Expands Service Between Dublin and the U.S.

United’s highest ever capacity on offer from Dublin.

Extends second frequency of Dublin-New York/Newark service to almost year-round and Dublin-Chicago O’Hare service to year-round.

United will offer more flights and seats from Dublin than any other U.S. airline year-round.

United Airlines today announced a further expansion of its nonstop services between Dublin and the U.S., offering its highest ever capacity from Dublin. The airline is extending the second frequency of its Dublin-New York service to almost year-round and its Dublin-Chicago O’Hare service to year-round. United will offer more flights and seats from Dublin than any other U.S. airline year-round.

Together with the airline’s recent expansion for summer 2025, including the seasonal doubling of flights between Dublin and Washington D.C., from once to twice daily and increased capacity on its Dublin to Chicago O’Hare seasonal service with the introduction of a state-of-the-art Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner aircraft, United will be increasing its overall seat offer from Dublin to the U.S. by over 50 per cent for 2026, when compared to 2024.

“This significant expansion further underlines the importance of Dublin within United’s global network,” said Karolien De Hertogh, Director Sales U.K. and Ireland, United Airlines. “When booking their next U.S. getaway, our customers in Ireland will benefit from even greater travel choice in the winter season, with the possibility to seamlessly connect via our hubs in New York/Newark, Chicago O’Hare and Washington D.C to over 140 destinations in the Americas.”

“More capacity on United Airlines’ services from Dublin to New York’s Newark and Chicago O’Hare airports is great news for our passengers,” said Gary McLean, Managing Director, Dublin Airport. “The move to almost year-round operations for the second daily Newark service and year-round for the daily Chicago flight is a clear signal of the strong demand from our American customers. We look forward to continuing to support United’s success at Dublin Airport.”

The expansion of services between Dublin and the U.S. is part of United’s largest international expansion in its history, adding six new destinations and nine new routes across the Atlantic for customers this summer. United has launched five new flights from its hub in New York/Newark to destinations no other U.S. airline serves, including Nuuk, Greenland; Bilbao, Spain; Palermo, Italy; and Madeira Island and Faro, Portugal. The airline has also added three new routes from Washington D.C./Dulles, including its first-ever flight to Dakar, Senegal operating year-round and new seasonal flights to Nice, France and Venice, Italy, as well as a new seasonal service between Rome and Denver.

United is the largest airline in the world, as measured by available seat miles, and flies to more international destinations than any other U.S. carrier. In total, this summer United will offer over 800 daily flights to and from 140 international destinations – including 32 that no other U.S. airline serves.

Dublin (DUB) – New York (EWR)

All times are local, approximate, and subject to change.

Dublin (DUB) – Chicago O’Hare (ORD)

All times are local, approximate, and subject to change.

Dublin (DUB) – Washington D.C. (IAD)

All times are local, approximate, and subject to change.

Onboard Products and Services

United’s nonstop daily services from Dublin to New York/Newark are operated with Boeing 777-200, 757-200 and Boeing 767-400ER aircraft. The Boeing 777-200 features 50 all-aisle-access United PolarisSM business, 24 United Premium PlusSM premium economy, 46 Economy PlusSM and 156 economy seats. The Boeing 757-200 features a total of 176 seats – 16 flat-bed seats in United Polaris business class and 160 in economy, including 42 Economy Plus seats with added legroom and increased personal space.  The Boeing 767-400ER aircraft features 34 United Polaris all-aisle-access business class lie-flat seats, 24 United Premium Plus seats, 48 Economy Plus seats and 125 standard economy seats.

Service between Dublin and Chicago O’Hare is operated with Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner and United’s premium Boeing 767-300 aircraft. The Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner features a total of 243 seats – 28 flat-bed seats with all aisle access in United Polaris business class, 21 seats in United Premium Plus and 194 seats in economy, including 36 Economy Plus seats with additional leg-room. United’s premium Boeing 767-300 aircraft, features an extended United Polaris business class cabin and United Premium Plus, with 46 United Polaris business suites with direct aisle access, 22 United Premium Plus seats and 99 economy seats.

The revolutionary design of the Dreamliner offers customers many features for increased comfort such as large windows, spacious overhead storage and modern LED lighting to simulate a full day, helping passengers adjust their internal clock on the trans-Atlantic flight. In addition, a lower cabin altitude, cleaner air and smoother ride help customers feel rested on arrival.

United Polaris business class is a premium travel experience that prioritises relaxation and comfort, featuring quality inflight dining, amenity products and services from Therabody and Saks Fifth Avenue and full flat-bed seats with all aisle access.

United Premium Plus features a spacious seat with more legroom, elbow room and recline than a standard Economy Plus or economy seat, as well as an amenity kit, Saks Fifth Avenue blanket and plush pillow.

United Economy Plus offers added legroom and increased personal space. Located near the front of the economy cabin, the seats give the added benefit of a swifter exit from the plane on arrival. Economy Plus seating is available on all trans-Atlantic flights.

United economy offers complimentary food, soft drinks, juices, beer and wine, tea, coffee and inflight entertainment. On most aircraft, seats feature an adjustable headrest and a personal on-demand entertainment system.