Flights to some of the most interesting destinations to launch from the US in recent months are live now. is in the midst of its most significant international expansion to date, and tickets for its new routes to Greenland and Senegal are now bookable on the airline’s website.

See you in Senegal

The airline is expanding its African network significantly this year and next. Flights from Newark (EWR) to Marrakesh Menara Airport (RAK) in Morocco launched this week, and tickets are now on sale for the carrier’s new route from Washington DC to Dakar
(DSS) in Senegal.

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When the inaugural flight departs for Dakar’s Blaise Diagne International Airport on May 23rd, 2025, United will officially fly to more African destinations than any other US carrier. Senegal is centrally located on Africa’s western coastline, making Dakar a gateway to the area’s pristine beaches, lush forests, and rich archaeological history.

The flights will operate three times weekly throughout the year with United’s Boeing 767-300 aircraft. The widebody aircraft features 30 United Polaris business suites, 24 United Premium Plus seats, and 149 economy seats (including 32 in United Economy Plus). Based on current scheduling data on United’s website, the flights begin at $970 one-way or slightly more than $1,100 round trip. Seats are also available for around 45,000 MileagePlus
miles in each direction (marginally fewer on the return leg), plus around $150 worth of taxes and fees.

The route will cement United’s status as the US carrier with the most flights to Africa. In addition to the Moroccan route, the airline currently serves Cape Town and Johannesburg, South Africa; Accra, Ghana; and Lagos, Nigeria. United Airlines will also begin seasonal flights from Washington Dulles to Venice, Italy, and Nice, France, this coming May.

Going, going, gone to Greenland

Starting June 14th, US travelers can officially book their arctic adventures in Greenland via a twice-weekly seasonal service to the northernmost capital in the world. Nuuk’s new international airport is set to open next month, and United is, so far, the only airline to announce direct flights to the United States. The flights will take four hours and be operated by the carrier’s fleet of Boeing 737 MAX 8
planes, which are configured to carry 150 passengers in economy and 16 in premium economy.

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Simple Flying’s research found that one-way tickets for the route start at $811, while return tickets begin at around $1,300. Tickets for the premium economy seats can cost close to $5,000. Flights cannot currently be booked with miles as of press time. The new link will make Greenland more accessible than ever for American travelers, as the island is currently limited in terms of commercial airports that can accommodate jetliners. Speaking to Simple Flying, ​​Tanny Porv, Head of International Relations at Visit Greenland, noted just how significant these new flights will be to the local economy:

For the first time in history, an American airline will fly directly to Greenland’s capital. The ease of getting from New York to Nuuk and vice versa will strengthen relations between the two countries and allow tourism and business to inherently develop.

“At Visit Greenland, this growth does not come without responsibility. We are focused on attracting the right guests to get to Greenland and preparing tourists that Greenland is in the Arctic, and everything that comes with that. We are focused on developing a tourism industry that balances what guests want, what the destination needs and what the industry can provide.”

The 2,200 meter runway at Nuuk Airport in Greenland

Photo: Greenland Airports

International carriers are also paying close attention to Greenland. Icelandair, already known for its robust stopover program, will serve the new airport and recently announced a codeshare with Air Greenland to improve connectivity. Scandinavian Air Systems (SAS) also just announced it will be resuming flights to Greenland after over 20 years. The world’s largest island, Greenland, is an autonomous territory of the Kingdom of Denmark, so flights to SAS’ principal hub in the Danish capital do not come as a surprise.

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SAS has been focusing on Copenhagen Airport (CPH) as it emerges from restructuring and solidifies its position within the SkyTeam Alliance. Since joining the alliance, SAS has launched flights to Atlanta and announced almost 20 destinations from Copenhagen, including a new route to Seattle-Tacoma (SEA).

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