United Airlines is marking the 20th anniversary of nonstop service between India and the United States. Since the launch of service in 2005, the airline has carried more than 6 million customers and transported over 105,500 tonnes of cargo on over 26,000 flights between India and the United States.
United was the first U.S. airline to launch nonstop service from India to the U.S. two decades ago. The airline first started operating from India on 2 November 2005 with nonstop service from New Delhi to New York/Newark and today, offers a daily flight between these two iconic cities.
“We are proud to mark 20 years of connecting India to the U.S and beyond via United’s unrivalled global route network,” said Harvinder Singh, Head Middle East and India, United Airlines. “India continues to be an integral part of United’s network and our valued customers in India can benefit from nonstop daily flights from New Delhi to our New York/Newark hub, with the possibility to connect seamlessly to over 85 destinations across the Americas.”
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United’s daily service from Delhi to New York/Newark is operated with United’s Boeing 787-9 aircraft, featuring a total of 257 seats – 48 all-aisle-access flatbed seats in United PolarisSM business class, 21 United Premium PlusSM and 188 in economy, including 39 Economy PlusSM seats with added legroom and increased personal space.
The revolutionary design of the Dreamliner offers customers many features for increased comfort such as large windows, spacious overhead storage and modern LED lighting to simulate a full day, helping passengers adjust their internal clock on the long-haul flight. In addition, a lower cabin altitude, cleaner air and smoother ride help customers feel rested on arrival.
United Polaris business class is a premium travel experience that prioritizes relaxation and comfort, featuring quality inflight dining, amenity products and services from Therabody and Saks Fifth Avenue and full flat-bed seats with all aisle access.
United Premium Plus features a spacious seat with more legroom, elbow room and recline than a standard Economy Plus or economy seat, as well as an amenity kit, Saks Fifth Avenue blanket and plush pillow.
United Economy Plus offers added legroom and increased personal space. Located near the front of the economy cabin, the seats give the added benefit of a swifter exit from the plane on arrival. Economy Plus seating is available on all trans-Atlantic flights.
United economy offers complimentary food, soft drinks, juices, beer and wine, tea, coffee and inflight entertainment. On most aircraft, seats feature an adjustable headrest and a personal on-demand entertainment system.
United in India
United has served India since 2005 and today offers its customers from India year-round, nonstop flights from New Delhi to New York/Newark. Flights are conveniently timed to connect at United’s New York/Newark hub with an extensive network of services to destinations throughout the Americas. United customers in India can book flights by visiting united.com, contacting United reservations on 0124-431 5500 (India) or through their travel agent.
United in New York/Newark
Located just 23 kilometres from Manhattan, Newark Liberty International Airport offers the fastest surface transfer journeys to many parts of the city, including the AirTrain service to New York Penn Station in midtown Manhattan, with a journey time of less than 30 minutes.
During the summer season 2026, United plans to serve over 160 destinations in 48 countries from Newark. United’s Newark hub is its largest transatlantic gateway, with service planned to 42 destinations in Europe, India, Africa and the Middle East.
United Airlines has expanded its United Polaris lounge dining room at Newark Liberty International Airport, featuring expanded seating options, enhanced dining and views of the New York City skyline.
