United Airlines will temporarily suspend service between Erie and Washington Dulles in March, the airline told Erie News Now on Thursday.

Erie is one of 14 markets impacted by United's changes. The airline is suspending nine United Express routes at Dulles while shifting five more to its Newark hub.

"The pilot shortage contributed to these operational adjustments, but there are a number of factors that determine the long-term viability of a route that factored into this decision," according to a statement from United.

United will continue to provide service between Erie and Chicago O'Hare. The airline said it often reviews routes and plans to add back service when market conditions improve.

Multiple airline publications first reported the news Wednesday.

The flights from Erie to Washington Dulles first started a year ago on Dec. 17, 2020.

Routes shifting from Washington Dulles to Newark

  • Scranton, Pa. (AVP)
  • Ithaca, NY (ITH)
  • Harrisburg, Pa. (MDT)
  • Philadelphia (PHL)
  • State College, Pa. (SCE)

Temporarily suspended routes

  • Akron/Canton, Ohio (CAK)
  • Erie, Pa. (ERI)
  • Greenville, SC (GSP)
  • Greensboro, NC (GSO)
  • Grand Rapids, MI (GRO)
  • Milwaukee, WI (MKE)
  • Wilmington, NC (ILM)
  • Asheville, NC (AVL)
  • Bangor, ME (BGR)