United Airlines to Launch New Nonstop Service to Cartagena from Houston and Washington D.C.
- Joe Breitfeller
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United Airlines has today announced plans to launch new direct service from Houston and Washington D.C. to Cartagena, Colombia starting December 17, 2026.
On Monday (June 29, 2026), United Airlines announced the launch of new nonstop service from Houston Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Cartagena, Colombia (CTG) starting December 17, 2026. These new flights will operate year-round from both hubs, starting with four flights weekly during the winter 2026/27 season. United will service these routes with a Boeing 737, featuring seatback screens at every seat with Bluetooth connectivity, larger overhead bins with room for everyone’s roll aboard bag and soon free Starlink Wi-Fi for MileagePlus members.
In Monday’s announcement, United Airlines’ SVP – Network Planning and Global Alliances, Patrick Quayle, said,
“Colombia has been an important part of United’s Latin America network for more than 30 years, and our new service to Cartagena reflects our continued investment in the country and commitment to offering customers new and distinct travel experiences. As our third destination in Colombia, complementing our service to Bogota and Medellín, Cartagena gives our customers access to a different side of the country while making it easier for travelers across North America to experience one of the Caribbean’s most iconic destinations.”
Also commenting on the launch of the new routes, United’s SVP and Chief Customer Officer, David Kinzelman, said,
“The architectural beauty, vibrant culture and thriving culinary scene are just a few reasons why travel experts say Cartagena should be on people's bucket list this year. By flying direct, we'll give our customers even more time to see the sights and along the way, they'll enjoy all the value we pack into each flight - seatback screens, Bluetooth connections, larger overhead bins and a suite of tools to make the journey easier in the United app.”
United Airlines offers more flights to Latin America than any other airline in both Texas and the Washington, D.C. area, offering nonstop flights to 57 destinations from their Houston hub and 18 from Dulles. The new routes will seamlessly connect Cartagena to over 70 destinations across the U.S. from Houston and Washington, D.C.
Source: United Airlines / PRNewswire
