Published: Jan. 18, 2026, 8:54 p.m.BDLThe new ground transportation center at Bradley International Airport. (Hoang ‘Leon’ Nguyen / The Republican)

United Airlines plans to begin offering direct flights between Hartford, Connecticut, and Houston, Texas, in the spring, Bradley International Airport announced Friday.

Daily, year-round service between Bradley Airport and George Bush Intercontinental Airport is set to begin on May 21, 2026, Bradley Airport said in a press release.

“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,” Connecticut Airport Authority CEO Michael Shea said in the release.

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