VIPA News Release: STX to EWR Flights to Begin
VIRGIN ISLANDS PORT AUTHORITY
St. Croix | St. Thomas | St. John United States Virgin Islands
Gateways to the U.S. Virgin Islands and its Economy
NEWS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
October 23, 2026
St. Croix Expands Air Access with United Airlines’ New Nonstop Newark Service
ST. CROIX, U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — The Virgin Islands Port Authority (VIPA) welcomes the launch of United Airlines’ new nonstop service between Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) and Henry E. Rohlsen Airport (STX) on St. Croix, beginning Saturday, October 31, 2026.
The new route will operate weekly on Saturdays with a Boeing 737-700 aircraft, providing a direct connection between St. Croix and the New York metropolitan area. The service significantly expands air access for St. Croix residents, visitors, business travelers, and Virgin Islanders living on the mainland. As a major United Airlines hub, Newark Liberty International Airport also offers convenient connections throughout the United States and internationally, further expanding travel options for St. Croix residents and visitors.
“United’s Newark-St. Croix service is a significant win for St. Croix,” said VIPA Executive Director Ava Penn. “It expands access to a major United States market, supports tourism and business activity, and makes travel easier for our residents and Virgin Islanders living in the U.S.”
USVI Commissioner of Tourism Jennifer Matarangas-King said, “United Airlines’ new nonstop service from Newark to St. Croix marks an exciting step in our continued efforts to expand air connectivity to the U.S. Virgin Islands. The New York metropolitan area remains a key market for our destination, and this new route creates greater opportunities for travelers to experience St. Croix’s rich culture, history, and natural beauty. We thank United Airlines for its continued investment in our islands and look forward to welcoming more visitors to St. Croix.”
The route complements United Airlines’ existing service between Newark and St. Thomas, giving travelers more flexibility when planning multi-island itineraries while supporting the Territory’s broader efforts to expand airlift and improve accessibility throughout the U.S. Virgin Islands.
Virgin Islands Port Authority News Release
October 23, 2026
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The Virgin Islands Port Authority remains committed to working with airline partners, tourism stakeholders, and government agencies to strengthen transportation connectivity and support economic growth throughout the Territory.
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