United Airlines Announces New Nonstop Service Connecting St. Croix, US VI to Newark/New York | News

United Airlines has announced new nonstop service between St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands (STX) and Newark/New York (EWR), becoming the only airline to offer flights from St. Croix to the New York City region. The new route will take effect on October 31, 2026 and will operate on Saturdays using a Boeing 737-700 aircraft, with 126 seats, 12 of which are in business class.

“United is proud to connect more customers to more Caribbean destinations than any other airline in the New York City region,” said Tom Kozlowski, Senior Manager, Latin & Hawaii Network Planning, United Airlines. “We look forward to introducing even more travelers to the vibrant experiences that await in St. Croix.”

“Today’s announcement is a significant milestone for St. Croix and a meaningful expansion of air access for residents and visitors alike,” said Virgin Islands Department of Tourism Commissioner Jennifer Matarangas-King. “As someone born and raised on St. Croix, I know firsthand how transformative direct connectivity to the New York market can be for our community, our businesses and our tourism economy. United’s new nonstop service not only strengthens our ties to one of our most important visitor markets, but also creates new opportunities for travelers to experience the rich culture, history and natural beauty that make St. Croix so special.”

With this new service, United will serve 23 destinations in the Caribbean from Newark/New York, reaffirming its position as the leading airline to the region from the New York City region. The new route also complements United’s existing Newark-St. Thomas service, expanding access to the U.S. Virgin Islands and giving travelers more flexibility when planning island-hopping itineraries.

Customers can book flights on united.com and in the United app.

For more information about the U.S. Virgin Islands, visit https://www.visitusvi.com/.