United to Add First Class Seating on Newark-DC Shuttle

With this new shuttle service, United will operate 13 daily flights between New York/Newark and Washington, D.C. Service starts on March 29.

“Our customers who regularly travel between Washington, D.C. and New York – one of the busiest routes in the country – have told us they value convenient flights and a comfortable ride above all else,” said Sarah Murphy, United’s senior vice president of United Express. “With our new shuttle service aboard the one-of-a-kind CRJ-550, United Airlines is the only carrier to deliver both.”

The CRJ-550 jet features a wide variety of premium amenities, including:

• 10 seats in United First, 20 seats in Economy Plus, and 20 Economy seats
• Space for every customer to bring a roller bag on board.
• A self-serve refreshment center for United First customers featuring a wide assortment of snacks and beverages.
• More overall legroom per seat than any other 50-seat aircraft flown by a U.S. airline.
• The ability to stay connected while in flight with United Wi-Fi.

United’s daily shuttle service between New York/Newark-and D.C. starting March 29, 2020