ST. CROIX, U.S. Virgin Islands - United Airlines announced today it will launch nonstop service between St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands and Newark Liberty International Airport, becoming the only carrier to connect St. Croix with the New York City area.
The route will begin on October 31, 2026, operating on Saturdays using a Boeing 737-700 aircraft with 126 seats, including 12 in business class, according to a press release statement. Flight UA will depart Newark at 9:03 a.m., arriving in St. Croix at 1:20 p.m., with the return flight departing at 2:25 p.m. and arriving in Newark at 6:58 p.m.
The new service brings United’s total Caribbean destinations from Newark to 23. The airline currently operates service from Newark to St. Thomas in the U.S. Virgin Islands.
"United is proud to connect more customers to more Caribbean destinations than any other airline in the New York City region," said Tom Kozlowski, Senior Manager, Latin & Hawaii Network Planning at United Airlines.
Jennifer Matarangas-King, Commissioner of the U.S. Virgin Islands Department of Tourism, said the service represents "a major milestone for St. Croix and a meaningful expansion of air access for both residents and visitors alike."
United Airlines Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:UAL) operates hubs in Chicago, Denver, Houston, Los Angeles, Newark, San Francisco and Washington, D.C. The $37.3 billion airline has delivered a strong 44.5% return over the past year, trading at a P/E ratio of 10.34. According to InvestingPro, which offers comprehensive analysis including Fair Value estimates and detailed Pro Research Reports for over 1,400 US equities, the company maintains a "GREAT" financial health score. The U.S. Virgin Islands, located approximately 40 miles east of Puerto Rico, consists of three main islands: St. Croix, St. John and St. Thomas.
Bookings for the new route are available through united.com and the United mobile application.
In other recent news, United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby expressed confidence that the airline could achieve double-digit pretax margins by 2027. This optimism stems from easing oil prices and resilient demand, which are helping the airline recover from previous fuel cost challenges. At a Bernstein investor conference, Kirby noted that lower oil prices have made it easier for United to recover revenue lost due to fuel price hikes. Additionally, UBS raised its price target for United Airlines to $148, maintaining a Buy rating, citing potential conflict resolution in the Middle East as a significant catalyst for the airline sector. Bank of America, however, reported a reduction in third-quarter 2026 domestic airline capacity growth to 0.8%, with the most significant cuts occurring in September. Despite this, demand and pricing remained strong through May 2026, with notable increases in airline fare and passenger service indices. Lastly, Bank of America noted that airlines showed no interest in acquiring Spirit Airlines’ aircraft due to cabin configuration issues, as discussed at their recent industry conference.
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