United Airlines is set to recommence its seasonal flights linking New York's Newark Airport and Dubrovnik on May 26, following a strong performance in 2022. The carrier's second year of operating the route saw a remarkable 64.8 percent increase in passenger numbers compared to 2021, totalling 28,445 during the four-month period, reports EX-YU Aviation.

Unlike in the previous year, United Airlines did not face competition from Delta Air Lines, which provided services between New York's JFK and Dubrovnik for just one season. The average cabin load factor for United's route reached an impressive 93.3 percent, an 18.2-point increase from 2021, while healthy cargo loads further boosted profitability.

Dubrovnik Airport expressed satisfaction with United's service, highlighting that flights from the US surpassed expectations in 2022. Tourists arriving on these flights typically stay in Dubrovnik and use the city as a base for exploring nearby islands, Dalmatia, Montenegro, and Bosnia and Herzegovina. The airport also emphasized the importance of cargo transportation to the United States, as each flight departs with approximately ten tons of exportable goods bound for the States.

This summer, United will continue to operate four weekly flights to Dubrovnik with its 214-seat Boeing 767-300ER aircraft, which includes thirty business-class seats and 184 economy-class seats. The service is scheduled to run until September 27.