Edinburgh Airport is getting an extra summer service to New York in a move bosses say could help to boost US tourism in Scotland.
United Airlines is running an extra daily service to Newark from May 26 to October 28 alongside its year-round daily service. The airline also runs summer routes from Edinburgh to Chicago and Washington D.C.
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.
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“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.”
Karolien De Hertogh, sales director UK 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."
The new service further adds to Edinbugh's connections with North America.
Delta Air Lines operates year-round flights to New York's JFK airport, and summer routes to Boston and Atlanta. Virgin Atlantic operates flights to Orlando during the summer season, while Air Canada operates a summer route to Toronto and WestJet will fly to Calgary this summer season.
