# United will resume Houston to Chihuahua from March 28, 2027

_Tuesday 17:00_

Tags: United Airlines, route network, airline, new route

Type: New route

## Summary

United will restart Houston Intercontinental to Chihuahua on March 28, 2027, using a Bombardier CRJ-550 on a route Cirium data shows the airline last flew in 2020.

The CRJ-550 was originally a 70-seat CRJ-700 and now has 10 first-class seats. Extra-legroom economy and standard economy each have 20 seats. Chihuahua’s tourism secretary said the flight should improve connectivity and that it reflects North American visitor interest. United becomes a U.S. carrier at Chihuahua alongside American Airlines.

The Chihuahua restart sits in a broader 2027 growth slate. United is dropping Tulum in January. The restart arrives amid high jet-fuel prices, with United’s CEO warning that money-losing flying may be cut in 2027 if prices stay high. MileagePlus members get a new northern Mexico destination from Houston, but only on a regional jet with 10 first-class seats. Watch for IAH-CUU schedules and award space from March 28, 2027, with no sale or bonus attached.

## Key facts

- **Starts**: Mar 28, 2027
- **Numbers**:
  - 10 seats: first-class seats on the CRJ-550
  - 20 seats: extra-legroom economy seats on the CRJ-550
  - 20 seats: standard economy seats on the CRJ-550
  - 70 seats: original CRJ-700 capacity before conversion
  - 2020 year: year United last flew IAH-CUU
- **Where**: Chihuahua Airport (CUU), Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH), Chihuahua, Mexico
- **Takeaway**: Watch for IAH-CUU schedules and award space from March 28, 2027; no sale or bonus is attached.

## Sources cited

- [The Points Guy](https://thepointsguy.com/news/united-returns-to-chihuahua) — United's newest international destination: Chihuahua, Mexico

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