United Airlines has quietly announced a slate of new domestic routes for summer 2026, but the most interesting part of the expansion is not the seasonal leisure flying out of the Midwest or East Coast. It’s what United is doing at its competitive Los Angeles hub.
While United still trails American and Delta in overall LAX scale, this latest batch of routes shows that United is willing to compete for business at LAX. Let’s explore the new LAX routes first.
It’s also notable that United is committing daily service to several of these routes rather than testing the waters with limited frequencies. Only time will tell, but as an LA resident, I like that United is investing in my home airport and I particularly appreciate the Pittsburgh route, which is a city I fly to often.
A great solo travel tip spotted this week on Live and Let's Fly.
