United Airlines is celebrating two decades of nonstop service between India and the United States, marking a significant milestone in the airline’s global operations. Since launching the route in November 2005, United has carried more than six million passengers and transported over 105,500 tonnes of cargo on more than 26,000 flights connecting the two nations.
As the first U.S. airline to introduce nonstop service from India to the United States, United began operations on 2 November 2005 with flights between New Delhi and New York/Newark. Today, the carrier continues to operate daily flights on this iconic route, reinforcing its commitment to strengthening connectivity between the two markets.
“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 can benefit from nonstop daily flights from New Delhi to our New York/Newark hub, with convenient connections to over 85 destinations across the Americas.”
United’s daily service between New Delhi and New York/Newark is operated by the Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, offering 257 seats across three cabins, 48 all-aisle-access flatbed seats in United Polaris℠ business class, 21 United Premium Plus℠ seats, and 188 economy seats, including 39 Economy Plus℠ seats with extra legroom.
The Dreamliner offers a host of passenger comfort features, including larger windows, modern LED lighting that mimics daylight transitions, reduced cabin altitude, and enhanced air quality to minimize jet lag and fatigue.
United Polaris Business Class delivers a premium travel experience with full-flat beds, in-flight dining, and luxury amenity partnerships with Therabody and Saks Fifth Avenue. United Premium Plus offers wider seats with increased legroom and reclines, along with upgraded amenities such as a Saks Fifth Avenue blanket and pillow. United Economy Plus provides extra legroom and convenient cabin placement for faster disembarkation, while United Economy includes complimentary meals, beverages, and in-flight entertainment across all trans-Atlantic flights.
Since 2005, United has remained a key player in connecting India to the United States, operating year-round nonstop service from New Delhi to New York/Newark. Customers can book flights via united.com, United Reservations at 0124-431 5500, or through travel agents across India.
Strategically located just 23 kilometres from Manhattan, Newark Liberty International Airport offers the fastest access to midtown Manhattan via AirTrain to Penn Station in under 30 minutes.
In summer 2026, United plans to serve over 160 destinations across 48 countries from its Newark hub, its largest transatlantic gateway, including 42 destinations across Europe, India, Africa, and the Middle East.
The carrier has also expanded its United Polaris Lounge at Newark Liberty International Airport, offering enhanced dining, greater seating capacity, and skyline views of New York City, further reinforcing United’s commitment to premium travel experiences.
