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United Airlines to Connect Cartagena with Houston and Washington D.C. Nonstop
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United Airlines to Connect Cartagena with Houston and Washington D.C. Nonstop

From El Tiempo · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • United Airlines will launch direct flights from Cartagena, Colombia, to Houston and Washington D.C. starting December 17, 2026.
  • The new routes will operate year-round with four weekly flights, making United the first U.S. airline to offer direct service from Cartagena to these cities.
  • This expansion positions Cartagena as United's third destination in Colombia, complementing existing services from Bogotá and Medellín, and aims to boost tourism and business.

United Airlines is set to launch direct flights from Cartagena, Colombia, to Houston and Washington D.C. starting December 17, 2026. This move marks a significant expansion for the airline in Colombia and positions Cartagena as its third destination in the country, alongside Bogotá and Medellín. The new routes will operate year-round with four weekly flights on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays, and Sundays.

United Airlines will be the first U.S. carrier to offer direct service from Cartagena to these two major North American hubs. The airline's senior vice president of Network Planning and Global Alliances, Patrick Quayle, stated that Colombia has been a vital part of United's Latin American network for over 30 years. He highlighted that the new service to Cartagena reflects the company's ongoing investment in the country and aims to open up tourism opportunities for North American customers to discover Colombia.

Patricia Mejía, general manager of the Cartagena Airport Operator (OINAC), emphasized that this partnership with United reinforces Cartagena's status as an international destination. She believes the new flights will strengthen opportunities for tourism, business, and sustainable development in the city. The airport operator plans to continue attracting new airlines to further enhance connectivity.

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Originally published by El Tiempo in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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