United to fly two additional flights to Athens to help Americans seeking to return from Israel

United Airlines said Wednesday it will fly two additional flights between Newark, New Jersey and Athens in the coming days to help Americans who are trying to return home from Israel. Chicago-based United said the first flight will leave Thursday from Newark and then depart Friday from Athens back to New Jersey. The airline will fly another pair of flights Saturday and Sunday. The State Department said Wednesday “commercial flights are available even if they are not direct to the U.S. We are also exploring contract options to facilitate U.S. citizen travel to nearby countries.”<br/>