United to Resume Nonstop Flights Between Houston and Caracas

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United (NASDAQ: UAL) will resume nonstop daily flights between Houston’s George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and Caracas’ Simón Bolívar International Airport (CCS) starting August 11, subject to government approval. Tickets are on sale via United’s website and mobile app.

The route will use a Boeing 737 MAX 8, featuring seatback screens with Bluetooth, streaming content, ample overhead bin space and upcoming Starlink Wi‑Fi. From Houston, United offers up to 100 daily flights to 50+ Latin America and Caribbean destinations and connections to 180+ global cities.

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In the May 12 session, UAL declined 0.81%, reflecting a mild negative market reaction.

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Market Context

This announcement resumes daily nonstop service between Houston and Caracas from August 11 using Boe...

Analysis

This announcement resumes daily nonstop service between Houston and Caracas from August 11 using Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft, reinforcing Houston’s role as a gateway with up to 100 daily flights to more than 50 Latin America and Caribbean destinations and connections to over 180 cities worldwide. It also ties into United’s planned $2 billion Terminal B transformation, adding 22 mainline gates. Investors may watch load factors, yield trends on this route and progress on the Houston terminal project to gauge long-term impact.

Key Figures

Houston Latin America flights: up to 100 flights per day Latin America destinations: more than 50 destinations Global connections: more than 180 destinations +5 more

8 metrics

Houston Latin America flights up to 100 flights per day From Houston to Latin America and the Caribbean

Latin America destinations more than 50 destinations Served from Houston hub

Global connections more than 180 destinations Reachable via connections from Houston

Terminal B investment $2 billion Houston Terminal B transformation project

New mainline gates 22 gates To be delivered in Houston Terminal B

Route start date IAH–CCS August 11 Daily Houston–Caracas service launch date (subject to approval)

Aircraft type Boeing 737 MAX 8 Used on Houston–Caracas route

Caracas–Houston start date August 12 Daily CCS–IAH service launch date (subject to approval)

Historical Context

5 past events · Latest: May 01 (Positive)

Pattern 5 events

Date	Event	Sentiment	24h Move	Catalyst
May 01	Inflight entertainment deal	Positive	+2.8%	Launched dedicated Peacock channel across seatback screens and mobile app.
Apr 29	Loyalty partnership	Positive	-2.0%	Introduced Lyft Pay with Miles feature for U.S. rideshare redemptions.
Apr 28	Route expansion Europe	Positive	-1.6%	Announced new summer nonstop flights to multiple European destinations.
Apr 27	Merger talks update	Neutral	-1.2%	CEO confirmed American Airlines declined growth-focused merger approach.
Apr 21	Q1 2026 earnings	Positive	-6.8%	Reported strong EPS, revenue growth and margin improvement for Q1 2026.

24h Move is the share-price change in the day after each event; other market factors may also have contributed.

Pattern Detected

Recent positive strategic and financial updates have often seen mixed-to-negative next-day price reactions, especially around strong earnings and network expansion news.

Recent Company History

Over the last month, United has focused on brand, partnerships and network growth. On Apr 21, it reported strong Q1 2026 results with higher earnings and margins yet saw a -6.82% move. Subsequent announcements on merger talks ending (Apr 27), new European summer routes (Apr 28), a Lyft Pay with Miles feature (Apr 29) and a new Peacock inflight channel (May 1) produced mixed reactions, including multiple small declines and one +2.8% gain. Today’s Caracas restart fits the ongoing theme of network expansion and product enhancement.

Key Terms

boeing 737 max 8, starlink wi-fi, department of transportation

3 terms

boeing 737 max 8 technical

"United will operate a Boeing 737 MAX 8 on this route, and customers on board..."

A single-aisle commercial jet model commonly used by airlines for short- to medium-haul routes, known for its fuel efficiency and passenger capacity similar to a midsize car model in an automaker’s lineup. Investors watch this aircraft because its sales, deliveries, safety record and operating costs directly affect airline profitability, manufacturer revenues, resale values and regulatory risk — all of which can move stock prices and future earnings forecasts.

starlink wi-fi technical

"room for everyone's roll aboard bag, and soon Starlink Wi-Fi."After nearly a decade..."

Starlink Wi‑Fi is a consumer internet service that delivers wireless broadband using a constellation of low‑orbit satellites, providing Wi‑Fi access to homes, businesses and mobile users in places where cables or cell towers are scarce. Investors pay attention because satellite Wi‑Fi can open new customer markets, shift revenue and cost structures, and intensify competition in telecommunications — like building a wireless bridge where wired roads don’t reach.

department of transportation regulatory

"thanks to the leadership and support of the Department of Transportation and the U.S. government,""

A government agency that sets and enforces rules and safety standards for roads, aviation, rail, shipping and public transit, and oversees related infrastructure funding and permits. Its decisions matter to investors because they can change costs, project timelines, operational rules and legal exposure for companies that move people or goods—like a referee whose calls can speed up, slow down or stop a business’s ability to operate and earn revenue.

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Daily service starts August 11 between George Bush Intercontinental Airport and Simón Bolívar International Airport on a Boeing 737 MAX 8; tickets are on sale now

United's hub in Houston serves as a vital economic gateway between the U.S., Latin America and the Caribbean, where the airline now offers up to 100 flights per day to more than 50 destinations in the region

CHICAGO, May 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, United announced it will resume nonstop daily flights between its hub at George Bush Intercontinental Airport in Houston and Simón Bolívar International Airport in Caracas starting August 11*. This flight reopens a key economic gateway, creates new business opportunities and makes it easier for families to reconnect with loved ones. The airline offered flights between the U.S. and Venezuela for more than 20 years before it suspended service in June of 2017.

United now offers up to 100 flights per day to more than 50 destinations in Latin America and the Caribbean from Houston, and travelers can connect from Houston to more than 180 destinations around the world. Later this year, United will open the most modern airport terminal in the country in Houston: a $2 billion Terminal B transformation, delivering 22 new mainline gates and the largest United Club^SM in the system.

United will operate a Boeing 737 MAX 8 on this route, and customers on board will enjoy seatback screens at every seat with Bluetooth connectivity and the latest entertainment offerings from leading streaming services like Apple TV, HBO Max, Spotify and Peacock, room for everyone's roll aboard bag, and soon Starlink Wi-Fi.

"After nearly a decade, United welcomes the opportunity to resume service between Houston and Venezuela thanks to the leadership and support of the Department of Transportation and the U.S. government," said Patrick Quayle, Senior Vice President of Global Network Planning and Alliances, United Airlines. "This flight will help strengthen cultural and economic ties across the Americas and further reinforces United's Houston hub as a leading gateway to the region."

"United's first flight to Venezuela in eight years marks another exciting development in the relationship between our two countries," said U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy. "Under President Donald Trump's leadership, my Department is proud to partner with United to make this historic day a reality. This specific flight will be critical to ferrying oil sector workers into the country as the U.S. and Venezuela work together to expand production and generate new economic opportunities."

Initial Schedule Details

Flight	Route	Start Date / Frequency	Dept. Time	Arrival Time	Aircraft
UA 1046	IAH – CCS	Aug. 11, Daily service	23:45	5:30	Boeing 737 MAX 8
UA 1045	CCS – IAH	Aug. 12, Daily service	8:00	12:30	Boeing 737 MAX 8

Tickets are on sale now on United's website and mobile app.

*Subject to government approval

About United

At United, Good Leads The Way. With U.S. hubs in Chicago, Denver, Houston, Los Angeles, New York/Newark, San Francisco and Washington, D.C., United operates the most comprehensive global route network among North American carriers, and is now the largest airline in the world as measured by available seat miles. For more about how to join the United team, please visit www.united.com/careers and more information about the company is at www.united.com. United Airlines Holdings, Inc., the parent company of United Airlines, Inc., is traded on the Nasdaq under the symbol "UAL".

 

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FAQ

When will United (UAL) restart nonstop Houston to Caracas flights?

United plans to restart nonstop daily flights between Houston (IAH) and Caracas (CCS) on August 11, subject to government approval. According to United, tickets are already on sale through its website and mobile app for this restored international route.

What is the flight schedule for United (UAL) Houston–Caracas service starting August 11, 2026?

United’s initial schedule lists flight UA 1046 departing Houston at 23:45 and arriving Caracas at 5:30, with return flight UA 1045 leaving Caracas at 8:00 and arriving Houston at 12:30, according to United.

What aircraft will United (UAL) use on the resumed Houston to Caracas route?

United will operate the Houston–Caracas route with a Boeing 737 MAX 8. According to United, this aircraft offers seatback screens with Bluetooth, content from major streaming partners, larger overhead bins for roll-aboard bags and is expected to feature Starlink Wi‑Fi soon.

How does the resumed Houston–Caracas route fit into United (UAL) Latin America network?

The Houston–Caracas flight reconnects a key economic and cultural link between the U.S. and Venezuela. According to United, its Houston hub now offers up to 100 daily flights to more than 50 Latin America and Caribbean destinations, plus connections to 180+ cities worldwide.

When did United (UAL) previously suspend flights to Venezuela and what is changing now?

United suspended U.S.–Venezuela service in June 2017 after more than 20 years of flying the route. According to United, resuming daily Houston–Caracas flights in August 2026 reopens an important travel and economic corridor between the two countries, pending government approval.

How can travelers book United (UAL) flights between Houston and Caracas?

Travelers can book the resumed Houston–Caracas flights directly through United’s website and mobile app. According to United, tickets for the daily Boeing 737 MAX 8 service starting August 11 are already on sale, subject to final government approvals for the route.