United Airlines reports best operational summer at Newark

United Airlines achieved its best operational summer at Newark Liberty International (EWR) in 2025, matching JFK and LGA for on-time performance, with over sixm passengers flown.

The airline plans to serve over 160 destinations from EWR this autumn and winter, adding flights to Rome, Venice, Porto, Marrakesh, and Dublin, plus domestic routes like Palm Springs and Chattanooga.

United will hire over 2,500 employees in Newark between 2025 and 2026 and will be the first to purchase sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) for use at EWR, targeting onem gallons in 2025. Connection Saver technology aided over 28,000 customers with tight connections, while FAA improvements, including a new fibre optic network, enhanced operations.

EWR handled over 20,000 international departures, including 8,200 to Europe, with Nuuk, Greenland, returning as a destination in summer 2026.

Scott Kirby shared: “Newark is operating better than ever and United’s future here is bright – that’s a credit to the thousands of Newark employees who deliver for our customers and one another every day. I want to also thank Secretary Duffy, FAA Administrator Bedford, Governor Murphy and all the national, state and local leaders who helped ensure that Newark remains a safe and reliable crown jewel forms of domestic and international travelers. As the FAA and DOT implement their plan of increased staffing and improved technology, the reliability and on-time performance of Newark will only get better.”

Phil Murphy shared: “Millions of passengers each year rely on Newark Airport for their travel needs. Over the past several months, we have worked diligently with our partners at the Port Authority and the FAA to move towards a return to full capacity at Newark Airport, and I am pleased with our progress. United’s continued investment in Newark Airport will serve as a significant economic driver for our region, creating thousands of new jobs for New Jersey communities. I thank United CEO Scott Kirby for his partnership in supporting our region’s world-class transportation infrastructure.”

Bryan Bedford shared: “We’re building a brand new air traffic control system, and we started by addressing the challenges of outdated technology at Newark. This summer, the FAA took immediate action to relieve substantial inconveniences to the traveling public—deploying a temporary satellite backup system, upgrading fiberoptic technology, expanding high-bandwidth telecommunications, increasing controller staffing, and limiting arrivals and departures. Through strong partnerships with the Port Authority and United, we made significant progress this summer.”