This confirmation comes after they expressed the allocation of slots given to their competitors compared to the slots United Airlines had been occupying.

“Given our current, too-small-to-be-competitive schedule out of JFK, coupled with the start of the winter season where more airlines will operate their slots as they resume JFK flying – United has made the decision to temporarily suspend service at JFK,” stated the airline back in September.

The statement also talks to their current relationship with the FAA, stating, “Earlier this month, we shared an update about our efforts to advocate for additional slots that would allow us to grow the station, as well as our ask of the FAA to update its assessment of JFK’s overall capacity…”

Suspension