United adds Bermuda flight, bolsters San Francisco hub in 4-route expansion

United adds Bermuda flight, bolsters San Francisco hub in 4-route expansionThe cards we feature here are from partners who compensate us when you are approved through our site, and this may impact how or where these products appear. We don’t cover all available credit cards, but our analysis, reviews, and opinions are entirely from our editorial team. Terms apply to the offers listed on this page. Please view our advertising policy and product review methodology for more information.United Airlines already revealed its big international "route drop" for next summer. But this weekend, the carrier also revealed a handful of new, shorter routes that will launch in 2027.United is adding a new nonstop flight to Bermuda for the summer season.Plus, the carrier is bolstering its San Francisco International Airport (SFO) hub with a trio of new and returning routes. There's new transcontinental service to New England and the South Carolina coast — and a flight to Oklahoma that the airline hasn't flown since the pandemic.Bargain hunting: The best time to book flights for cheap airfareAll told, it's a four-route expansion for the Chicago-based carrier, which will cover a total of six cities.The news was first reported by Ishrion Aviation.United's 4 new and returning routesRouteLaunch dateDetailsChicago's O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to L.F. Wade International Airport (BDA) in BermudaApril 3Weekly service during the summer season SFO to Charleston International Airport (CHS) in South CarolinaMarch 28 through Nov. 29Four weekly round-trips during the summerSFO to Hartford's Bradley International Airport (BDL)March 28Daily service SFO to Will Rogers International Airport (OKC) in Oklahoma CityMarch 28Daily service United will use Boeing 737 family aircraft for three of the four routes, including its Chicago service to Bermuda and its two new transcontinental flights from San Francisco.Its SFO flights to Oklahoma City will be on board an Embraer 175 regional jet.Bolstering Bermuda service, SFO hubUnited's new O'Hare service to Bermuda will give the carrier a second nonstop flight to the British overseas territory, which is located about 650 miles off the North Carolina coast.Reward your inbox with the TPG Daily newsletterJoin over 700,000 readers for breaking news, in-depth guides and exclusive deals from TPG’s expertsBy signing up, you will receive newsletters and promotional content and agree to our Terms of Use and acknowledge the data practices in our Privacy Policy. You may unsubscribe at any time.Warwick Beach in Bermuda. MASSIMO CALMONTE/GETTY IMAGESUnited already offers Bermuda service from its hub at Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR).Meanwhile, two of the San Francisco routes the carrier is adding will be familiar to longtime United flyers in certain pockets of the country.The carrier last operated its SFO-BDL flights in 2018. Its SFO-OKC service ended in April 2020, during the early days of the pandemic.The Charleston flight, meanwhile, will give Bay Area travelers a new way to explore a popular vacation spot in South Carolina.Lowcountry luxe: Staying at Emeline in Charleston, South CarolinaSEANPAVONEPHOTO/GETTY IMAGESBottom lineThis latest four-route expansion for United comes a week after the carrier announced a handful of new Canada routes, as part of a larger strengthening of its ties with Air Canada.That included new service to Newfoundland, via St. John's — which will be the carrier's easternmost service in Canada.Related reading:United MileagePlus: Your guide to earning, redeeming, status and moreThe best credit cards for United Airlines flyersUnited ditches flight segments, raises bar for 1K in Premier status shakeupThe best credit cards to reach elite statusSneak peak: On board United's posh new Airbus A321XLRUnited adds 10 new international destinations in massive 13-route global expansionFeatured image by SEAN CUDAHY/THE POINTS GUYEditorial disclaimer: Opinions expressed here are the author’s alone, not those of any bank, credit card issuer, airline or hotel chain, and have not been reviewed, approved or otherwise endorsed by any of these entities.