United Airlines adds three US-Italy routes for 2027, none for Umbria

United Airlines has announced three new US-Italy routes for 2027, adding two direct connections from the New York area to Sardinia and Sicily, a new service from Washington DC to Milan, and the return of a seasonal connection to Puglia, according to The Local Italy.

The announcement reflects the continuing draw of Italy's coasts and major cities for American travellers, with the airline responding to strong demand for direct access to the Mediterranean islands and the country's financial capital.

For Umbria, the news is a familiar reminder of the region's place in the international travel market. The region's airports at Perugia and Foligno handle a fraction of the traffic that passes through Rome, Florence and Milan, and no direct intercontinental flights serve the region. Visitors to Assisi, Spoleto and the region's hill towns typically arrive via Rome or Florence and travel inland by road or rail.