# United Airlines is opening two long-haul routes from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) This week, the Star Alliance carrier launched its first flight to Split Airport (SPU), making it United's second destination on Croatia’s beautiful Dalmatian coast.

*aerospace · news · 2026-05-01 · Simple Flying*

## Key points

- United launched new nonstop flights from Newark to Split and Bari within two days.
- United operates both routes using a single Boeing 767-300ER with a premium-heavy configuration.
- The schedule alternates Split and Bari flights to optimize aircraft usage for seasonal demand.
- Neos canceled its planned Bari–New York JFK service after United's Newark–Bari launch.

**Companies:** United Airlines
**Countries:** United States, Croatia, Italy

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