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United Airlines adds direct flights from U.S. to Toulouse and Marseille

From Le Figaro · () French

Translated from French, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • United Airlines will launch new direct flights from the U.S. to France in spring 2027.
  • New routes include year-round service from Washington to Toulouse and seasonal service from New York to Marseille.
  • The expansion reflects strong global travel demand despite inflation and rising fuel costs.

United Airlines is significantly expanding its international network, announcing ten new direct routes from the United States set to launch in spring 2027. Among these new services are year-round flights connecting Washington Dulles to Toulouse, France, and seasonal flights linking New York/Newark to Marseille, France.

Company officials cited persistent global travel demand as the driving force behind the expansion, even amid rising inflation and fuel prices, particularly since the conflict in the Middle East began. "We inspire people to travel to places they've never heard of," stated Patrick Quayle, a vice president at United Airlines, during a press conference.

Most of the new destinations are in Europe, including Luxembourg, Ljubljana, Slovenia, and several cities in Italy and Spain. The airline is also adding a route to Okinawa, Japan. The expansion includes utilizing Airbus A321XLR aircraft, which offer greater range, and reconfiguring them with more premium seats to enhance the passenger experience. This move aligns with CEO Scott Kirby's strategy to bolster the airline's premium travel segment.

We inspire people to travel to places they've never heard of.

— Patrick QuaylePatrick Quayle, a vice president at United Airlines, described the company's strategy behind adding new international routes.
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Originally published by Le Figaro in French. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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