Edinburgh Airport have confirmed that they will have two flights a day to New York - with an addition of an extra flight being introduced this summer and autumn.
The in demand transatlantic flights will be run by United Airlines and will fly passengers to Newark Liberty International Airport which is located to the west of the Big Apple.
Holiday goers will be able to jet off on Boeing 757’s during peak times from May 26 to October 28, this year.
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United Airlines also fly to Chicago and Washington D.C. during the summer season and this additional service will see them operate up to four flights a day out of Edinburgh.
Kate Sherry, Aviation Director at Edinburgh Airport said:
“This additional service is great news for the airport as it provides even more connectivity to the US by giving us an extra bite at the Big Apple during the peak summer season.
“We know New York is a city that generates excitement for travel as well as its importance for business and trade, but this will also make inbound tourism that little bit easier by offering visitors from America another way to get here and see what Scotland has to offer.
“It shows the confidence United Airlines has in our airport and the strength of our relationship with each other as we continue to work together to grow their presence here and Scotland’s direct connectivity to the USA.”
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Karolien De Hertogh, Director Sales U.K. and Ireland at United Airlines said:
"We are excited to be adding a second daily service from Edinburgh to our hub at New York/Newark.
"This will provide greater travel choice to travellers across Scotland who will now benefit from four daily direct services from Edinburgh to the United States and beyond. From Edinburgh, our customers in Scotland will be able to connect to 151 cities across the Americas."
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