United Airlines is beefing up its winter schedule, adding a number of new routes and frequencies beginning January 6, 2026. But what’s catching the most attention isn’t just the added flights, it’s the shade United threw at Spirit Airlines when announcing them.
Here’s a look at some of the highlights:
Even if Spirit survives, these added flights and larger aircraft put United in a stronger competitive position in markets that have traditionally been ultra-low-cost carrier strongholds. It may not be profitable on a short-term basis, but United will continue to try to siphon traffic from the ultra-low-cost carrier until it ceases to be a competitive threat.
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