[Opinion] The Race to Sicily Begins as United's Latest Inaugural Flight Lands in Italy - The Points Guy

United and Delta Just Landed Their First Non-Stop Flights to Sicily

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The race to Sicily begins as United's latest inaugural flight lands in Italy - The Points Guy

Editor’s note: The Points Guy was invited on United’s Palermo inaugural as a guest of the airline, but all opinions expressed are entirely those of TPG staff and were not subject to review by the airline or any other external entity. Ciao, Sicily. United Airlines just touched down on one of the most popular Italian islands. Flight 735 departed from United’s Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) hub and landed at Palermo Falcone Borsellino A…

United Launches Flights to Palermo, Sicily from Newark

I had the incredible opportunity to be aboard United Airlines’ inaugural nonstop flight from New York/Newark (EWR) to Palermo, Sicily — the airline’s first-ever service to this southern Italian gem. From the moment I stepped into the gate area at Newark Liberty International Airport, it was clear this was more than just another flight. It was a celebration of connection, culture, and a new chapter in transatlantic travel. The atmosphere at the t…

Palermo – United Airlines has launched its new seasonal nonstop service between Palermo Airport and its hub in New York/Newark, operating three times a week. United will be the only U.S. airline to offer nonstop service between Palermo, the capital of Sicily, and the United States, and by summer 2025 will operate up to 14 daily nonstop services from Italy to the United States. The new seasonal service between Palermo and New York/Newark adds to …