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United to Resume Newark-St. Croix Flights After 32-Year Absence, Expanding Travel Options and MileagePlus Access

United Airlines is preparing to resume nonstop service between Newark Liberty International Airport and Christiansted, St. Croix, restoring a route last flown by United predecessor Continental in October 1994 and giving the island a new connection to one of the carrier’s major hubs. The Newark-to-St. Croix route is scheduled to operate once weekly beginning in late October, according to airline route information published by Enilria. The market is presently unserved, making the return of the route a notable development for St. Croix’s airlift, tourism reach, and travel options for residents. For St. Croix travelers, the service adds another major-carrier option for reaching the New York metropolitan area without first connecting through another island or U.S. gateway. Newark also serves as one of United’s key hubs, meaning the route could make it easier for residents traveling from St. Croix to connect onward to cities across the U.S. and to international destinations served through ...