This is all that is known about the Bilbao flight.
This Wednesday, United Airlines announced that from June 1, 2025, it will offer three weekly flights that connect Bilbao with New York. It’s about first transoceanic flight which is managed from La Paloma. The flight will be operated by a Boeing 757 to Newark Airport, New Jersey.
And when will it be possible to purchase tickets?
The company’s sources did not give a specific date, saying that “in the coming weeks” the option of flying from Bilbao will be offered on its website. Basically, as United Airlines stated, trips will be seasonalwhich means that there will be no flights throughout the year, but only in the summer.
And what will its economic value be?
Well, although airline sources said yesterday that there was still no booking option, a statement on their website said otherwise and you can travel for €783 return per person. Specifically, the simulated flight departed Bilbao on Wednesday, July 9, and arrived on Sunday, July 20, after departing New York on Saturday evening. Quite a price although the price did not include a large suitcase, which must be paid separately.
It should be taken into account that the prices will not be the same as those of many low-cost airlines. There are several factors to take into account. The most obvious route is one that will take between eight and eight and a half hours depending on the direction of travel. After United Airlines is not a low-cost airline. and offers services that companies such as Vueling, Volotea, EasyJet or Level do not offer.
business and economy class
Moreover, the company plans to offer different tariffs, since the level of comfort will be different. Direct service will be carried out on Boeing 757-200 aircraft with a total number of 176 shared seats with 16 seats in Business Class and 160 in Economy Class, including 42 Economy Plus seats with plenty of legroom and storage space for travelers.
Even for travelers in the cheapest seats, the airline will offer free meals, soft drinks, juices, beer and wine, tea, coffee and in-flight entertainment.