The Boeing 757-224 operated by United Airlines, which was scheduled to depart from Bilbao Airport to New York this Wednesday, ultimately could not commence its journey. According to airport sources, the aircraft failed to complete its planned route due to an operational incident that necessitated the cancellation of the departure from the Biscay aerodrome.
Currently, specific details regarding the incident or the circumstances that led the company to suspend the flight have not been disclosed. The number of passengers affected by this situation is also unknown.
This marks an exceptional event in the short history of this transatlantic connection.
Since United Airlines inaugurated the direct route between Bilbao and New York during last year's summer season, the company had successfully operated all scheduled flights without any cancellations originating from Bilbao. Therefore, Wednesday's incident represents the first interruption to a service that had been running smoothly since its inception.
The connection between Bilbao and the American city was very well-received upon its launch. During its first operational season, over 14,400 passengers used this direct route, spread across approximately a hundred flights, according to data provided by the airline itself.
The high demand registered in its first year led to the decision to maintain this connection for the current summer season. Consequently, the route has returned to the Bilbao airport's schedule with three weekly frequencies. The service will remain operational until the end of September, enhancing the international offerings from Bilbao Airport during the months of peak tourist activity.
