Tag: United Airlines
United Gets FAA OK for Starlink
United's first Starlink flight will operate on a United Express Embraer 175, less than eight months after signing the deal for the service.
Airlines Lose Jobs Amid Drop in Consumer Spending
Airlines lost more than 5,000 jobs in January, mostly in cargo carriers, but indicative of a drop in consumer spending.
Airline Executives Defend Seat Fees Before Senate Panel
U.S. airline execs defend seating fees before a Senate panel on Dec. 4, after the subcommittee accused the industry of charging "junk" fees.
United Adding Eight Destinations Summer 2025
United Airlines is adding eight international destinations next summer, saying some are the only locations served by a U.S. airline.
Florida Under Threat as Helene Approaches
Hurricane Helene rapidly intensified Wednesday as it tracks toward Florida and is expected to make landfall Thursday.
Court Blocks Protections for Air Travelers Opposed by Airlines
Consumer protection from so-called “junk fees” tacked onto the end of airline ticket transactions and other purchases is on the table.
Multiple Airlines Raise Baggage Fees
American Airlines increases baggage fees for the first time in five years, offering discounts for passengers who pay in advance.
Flight Cancellations Continue as FAA Expands 737-9 MAX Inspections
With 737-9 MAX aircraft grounded by the FAA, Alaska Airlines CEO Ben Minicucci says between 110 and 150 flights are still being cancelled daily.
Airlines Drop Change Fees
First United Airlines announced it was eliminating domestic change fees then Delta Air Lines and American Airlines followed suit.
United Requiring Masks in Airports
United has announced that customers will be required to wear a face covering in the more than 360 airports where the airline operates around the world.
U.S. Airlines and Face Masks
The seven airlines that are part of the trade group Airlines for America are increasing the enforcement of its mandatory face masks policies and those passengers who do not abide may have their flying privileges revoked.
Which Airlines Require Masks?
Following Jet Blue's announcement as the first of the major airlines to require masks for passengers and crew, the Association of Flight Attendants this week put out a statement urging that this become a mandate across all carriers.
Boeing 737 Max Groundings Increase
Both American Airlines and United Airlines have announced today that they are pulling Boeing’s 737 Max planes from their schedules due to ongoing issues with the plane model.
United Airlines Launches Meetings Portal
With the plan to retrofit aircraft with more than 1,600 new premium seats in motion, United turns its gaze to the MICE sector.
