United Airlines Announces Nonstop Service from Bradley International Airport to Houston
Windsor Locks, CONN – January 16, 2026 – The Connecticut Airport Authority (CAA) is pleased to announce that United Airlines will launch nonstop service between Bradley International Airport (BDL) and George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) in Houston, Texas.
The year-round service will begin on Thursday, May 21, 2026, and operate daily using a Boeing 737-800 aircraft.
“We are thrilled that United is expanding its footprint at Bradley International Airport and offering our passengers another nonstop destination,” said Michael W. Shea, Executive Director & CEO of the CAA. “This flight will offer greater convenience to those traveling to the Houston area and allow passengers to connect to other destinations within United’s global network.”
“As travelers start mapping out their summer plans, we’re excited to bring nonstop service between Houston and Hartford,” said Mark Weithofer, United’s Managing Director of Domestic Network Planning. “This route is an exciting addition to United’s route network and provides our customers with greater access to not only the two cities, but to destinations around the world with one-stop connections through Houston.”
In addition to service to Houston (IAH), United also flies from BDL to its hubs in Chicago (ORD), Denver (DEN) and Washington, DC (IAD).
For more information on flight schedules and to book a ticket, visit https://www.united.com.
About Bradley International Airport
Bradley International Airport (BDL) is the largest airport in Connecticut and the second largest in New England, serving more than 6.7 million passengers in 2024. Recognized nationally by leading travel publications for its ease of travel, BDL currently offers nonstop flights to more than 40 destinations on 10 different airlines across the U.S. and Ireland. BDL also offers a range of services for the inclusiveness of all travelers and boasts award-winning concessions. BDL is operated by the Connecticut Airport Authority, and its operations are entirely self-funded. The airport contributes nearly $3.6 billion to the regional economy. For more information, visit www.bradleyairport.com.
About The Connecticut Airport Authority
The CAA was established in 2011 to develop, improve, and operate Bradley International Airport and the state’s five general aviation airports (Danielson, Groton-New London, Hartford-Brainard, Waterbury-Oxford, and Windham). The CAA Board consists of 11 members with a broad spectrum of experience in aviation-related and other industries, as well as government. The goal of the CAA is to make Connecticut’s airports more attractive to new airlines, bring in new routes, and support Connecticut’s overall economic development and growth strategy. For more info, visit www.ctairports.org