In a recent announcement, United Airlines, one of the major carriers in the United States, unveiled its schedule for summer 2025. In the biggest expansion in its history, the airline is adding eight new destinations to its catalog:
From May 2025, non-stop flights from Newark Airport (EWR) will connect Nuuk, Palermo, Bilbao, Madeira and Faro.
From Washington-Dulles airport (IAD), passengers can fly directly to Dakar, Nice (NCE) and Venice (VCE).
Kaohsiung and Ulaanbataar will be served by fifth freedom flights from Tokyo-Narita Airport (NRT), with connections to the USA via United Airlines’ transpacific service.
These new destinations are off the beaten track, allowing travellers to discover lesser-known but equally interesting cities! From the wild landscapes of Nuuk to the cultural richness of Kaohsiung and Bilbao, United Airlines offers unique itineraries for the adventurous.
United Airlines operations are based at seven hubs across the United States.
The main one in terms of traffic is Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD), with 515 domestic and 45 international flights a day! United Airlines uses this hub mainly for connections with Canada, and flights to Europe and the Caribbean.
United Airlines’ second hub is at Houston’s George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) in the south of the country. Next come Newark-Liberty International Airport (EWR), Denver International Airport (DEN), San Francisco International Airport (SFO), Washington-Dulles International Airport (IAD) and finally Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).
These strategic international airports facilitate connections for travelers transiting the U.S., serving as hubs for both domestic U.S. and Canadian routes.
In addition, regional airports in the United States are closely connected to these hubs. United Airlines flies to an impressive 213 domestic destinations.
United Airlines serves 147 international destinations in over 70 countries. There’s no shortage of places to discover!
Find all flights operated by United Airlines on FlightConnections by doing a global search and filtering by airline.
Here are some other dream destinations in the United Airlines network, all accessible with Aeroplan points:
Want to get really off the beaten track? United Airlines operates a special flight in the Pacific: UA155, nicknamed the “Island Hopper”.
The flight departs from Guam and travels to Honolulu in Hawaii, with five stops en route. Stopovers are made at three different airports in Micronesia and two in the Marshall Islands.
This very special itinerary can be booked for 35,000 Aeroplan points on the Air Canada website.
For travellers who like to visit remote places, this out-of-the-ordinary adventure is one to add to your bucket list!
United Airlines’ business class product is called Polaris. This cabin is found on the vast majority of the company’s wide-body aircraft, including the Boeing 777-300, 777-200, 767-300, 787-8 and 787-9.
In addition, Polaris lounges reserved for business-class passengers are available at all major United Airlines airports except Denver.
Here are a few examples of intercontinental flights where you can try out the Polaris cabin for a special Aeroplan points rate:
Since United Airlines is a member of the Star Alliance group, Aeroplan points can be used to book flights with this carrier. However, only a few premium seats are available for booking via partners.
Be patient when doing your research, and remain flexible about departure dates and airports. For long-haul flights, which are always in great demand, you need to plan well in advance.
To find and book United Airlines flights with Aeroplan, visit the Air Canada website. Then enter your departure airport, destination, dates and check “Book with Aeroplan Points”. Flights available on United Airlines will be displayed in the results.
Can’t find the flight you’re looking for from your departure airport in Canada? Search using the hub as your departure airport. You will then need to book a flight to this destination on your own.
Please note that with this stand-alone connection strategy, the airline is not liable for delays to the first segment and missed connections. Make sure you have enough time to stop over.
The quickest and easiest way to earn Aeroplan Points is to sign up for a new Aeroplan co-branded credit card. In fact, the welcome bonus you can get with just one of these credit cards may be enough to book a good flight with points. What’s more, American Express cards do not require a minimum income to apply.
What’s more, with a card like the American ExpressMD AeroplanMD* Reserve Card, you can not only enjoy a generous bonus, but also earn Aeroplan points at a higher rate on Air Canada purchases. Other card benefits include:
United Airlines ‘ 2025 summer program opens up new possibilities for adventure travel. As United Airlines is a member of the Star Alliance network, its flights can be booked with Aeroplan points. With 147 destinations worldwide, there’s no shortage of ways to use your points!
Yes, both airlines are members of Star Alliance. United Airlines and Air Canada are working together to offer passengers a range of benefits, including codeshare flights, easier connections, shared airport lounges, and the ability to earn and use Aeroplan points or MileagePlus miles on both airlines.
United Airlines flights depart from Terminal 1 (T1).
For assistance with a current or future reservation, the customer service number in Canada and the U.S. is +1-800-864-8331.
United Airlines serves nine Canadian cities: Toronto, Montreal, Calgary, Ottawa, Edmonton, Winnipeg, Vancouver, Quebec City and Halifax.
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