United's newest international destination: Chihuahua, Mexico

United Airlines will expand to northern Mexico next spring despite a cloudy outlook.The Star Alliance carrier will return to Chihuahua Airport (CUU) in northern Mexico from Houston's George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) beginning March 28, 2027.Seating on a United CRJ-550. ZACH GRIFF/THE POINTS GUYEdibray Gómez Gallegos, the secretary of tourism of Chihuahua state, said the new route will increase connectivity for the state and "reflects growing interest among North American travelers in discovering the many tourist attractions Chihuahua has to offer."United last served the IAH-CUU route in 2020, according to schedule data from aviation analytics firm Cirium. It will join American Airlines among U.S. carriers serving the airport.A spacious Bombardier CRJ-550 will be used on the route. The plane, originally a 70-seat CRJ-700, is fitted with 10 first-class, 20 extra-legroom economy and 20 economy seats.Other news: United is bringing its nicest plane (with the Polaris Studios) to a city that never sees itUncertain airline outlookThe new CUU route comes as airlines around the globe have been forced to adjust to soaring fuel costs.United CEO Scott Kirby has previously warned that ...