United Airlines announced they’ll launching several new domestic routes starting this summer, with most being to/from smaller cities, allowing for more connecting options for passengers. New routes begin June 7, 2018 just in time for the busy summer travel season.

New Routes include: 

• Chicago (ORD) to Bismarck, ND (BIS)
• Denver (DEN) to Appleton, WI (ATW)
• Denver (DEN) to Norfolk, VA (ORF)
• Houston (IAH) to Akron/Canton, OH (CAK)
• Houston (IAH) to Dayton, OH (DAY)
• Los Angeles (LAX) to Eureka, CA (ACV)
• San Francisco (SFO) to Madison, WI (MSN)

Per United,

United Airlines (UAL) today announced it will begin new service between six of its domestic hubs and eight destinations in California, Ohio, North Dakota, South Dakota, Virginia and Wisconsin.

The new flights, starting June 7, offer customers hundreds of connection opportunities across United’s world-class domestic and international route network.

In addition to the new year round services, United announced it will offer the only nonstop flight between New York and Rapid City, South Dakota. Beginning June 23, United will start summer service between New York/Newark and Rapid City, making it easier for customers to access popular outdoor destinations including Mount Rushmore National Memorial, Badlands National Park and Wind Cave National Park. United’s Saturday-only service between New York/Newark and Rapid City will operate with Embraer E175 aircraft and will depart New York/Newark at 10:00 a.m. and arrive in Rapid City at 12:05 p.m.

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