United Airlines (UAL) is doubling down on daily connections between Newark, New Jersey (EWR) – an airport just outside New York City - and Naples in Italy (NAP). The airline intends to have seasonal flights between June 23 and September 7 using Boeing 767-300ER with a 'high J' configuration (more business class seats). The aircraft has a total capacity of 167 seats - 46 Polaris, 22 Premium Plus, 43 Economy Plus and 56 Economy.

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According to aviacionline.com, United Airlines will offer 5,334 seats on the route weekly. Furthermore, the news outlet obtained a quote from Walter Cianciusi, country sales manager for United Airlines in Italy, saying this is a response to,

“...the very high demand that we have registered from the United States. In fact, a single flight is not capable of withstanding the impact of requests. So, of course, it will also ensure greater choice and options for Italian passengers heading to the United States."

As such, United Airlines is adding a second round-trip set of flights.

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Timetable

Below is the timetable for both Newark-Naples round trip flights between June 23 and September 7. All departure and arrival times local.

Current Daily Flights

From

To

Departure

Arrival

Travel Time

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Newark

Naples

5:10 PM

7:55 AM (+1)

8 Hours, 45 Minutes

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Naples

Newark

9:55 AM

2:00 PM

10 Hours, 5 Minutes

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Additional Seasonal Flights June 23-September 7

From

To

Departure

Arrival

Travel Time

Newark

Naples

10:15 PM

1:00 PM (+1)

8 Hours, 45 Minutes

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Naples

Newark

3:00 PM

7:05 PM

10 Hours, 5 Minutes

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It’s also worth noting that United Airlines only resumed direct flights from the United States to Naples on April 30, 2022, after a three-year pause. At the time, United’s Thorsten Lettnin, the airline’s director of Sales in Continental Europe, commented,

“A lot of work has gone into this…we have high confidence that this route will be a huge success for business people, for the US community here, it’ll be a huge success for tourism, and the Americans - for all the right reasons - love this part of the worldIt’s an investment from our side - we have all the confidence that expectations will be met. … Newark, is, for United Airlines, a big hub in the United States, and this flight…has connectivity to 70 destinations in the United States and South America.”

About the Boeing 767-300ER

The Boeing 767-300ER is a variant of the Boeing 767 that comes with two Pratt & Whitney PW4060 turbofan engines, pushing the jetliner to speeds of 540 mph (869 kph). The aircraft provides all passengers with seatback entertainment, WiFi, USB ports, and power outlets.

Furthermore, the Boeing 767-300ER has an operational range of 5,980 NM/11,070 km. The 767-300ER also spawned a freighter variant still being manufactured today in the 767-300F with the same range and weight capacities.

According to ch-aviation.com, United has 37 767-300ERs in its fleet, with 31 active and the balance currently in maintenance. Its 37 767-300ERs had their first flights between March 12, 1991, and January 23, 2003.

The airline placed the second most orders for the jet out of 244. Delta Air Lines, with 45 orders, took the most. Overall, the -300ER is the most popular of the 767 variants so far, with 583 delivered out of 1,271.

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Sources: aviacionline.com

  • N14106 United Airlines (Her Art Here-California Livery) Boeing 757-224 (1)
    United Airlines
    IATA/ICAO Code:
    UA/UAL
    Airline Type:
    Full Service Carrier
    Hub(s):
    Chicago O'Hare International Airport, Denver International Airport, Guam International Airport, Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport, Los Angeles International Airport, Newark Liberty International Airport, San Francisco International Airport, Washington Dulles International Airport
    Year Founded:
    1931
    Alliance:
    Star Alliance
    CEO:
    Scott Kirby
    Country:
    United States