United Airlines to hire 25,000 after largest order ever
United Airlines expects to hire about 25,000 additional union employees by 2026 as part of its largest-ever order for 270 Boeing and Airbus jets.
United Airlines orders 270 Boeing, Airbus jets
United Airlines on Tuesday unveiled its largest ever order for 270 Boeing and Airbus jets worth more than $30 billion at list prices as it seeks to grow domestically after the pandemic.
United Airlines closes in on $30B post-pandemic jet order
United Airlines was putting the finishing touches on Monday to an airplane order potentially worth $30 billion at list values for up to 270 narrow-body jets in a bid to secure a pandemic recovery at favorable prices, industry sources said.
United Airlines relaxing rules on appearance for some employees
United Airlines recently sent a memo to employees saying the company’s appearance standards would be relaxed for customer-facing employees starting Sept. 1.
US seeks to fine Air Canada $25.5M over slow refunds
The U.S. Transportation Department said Tuesday it is seeking to fine Air Canada about $25.5 million for what it termed extreme delays in giving refunds to thousands of passengers whose flights across the U.S.-Canada border were canceled or rescheduled.
S&P hits record as inflation surges by most since 2008
The S&P 500 rallied to a record high Thursday as traders shrugged off the fastest annual increase in consumer prices in over a decade.
United Airlines to buy 15 Boom Supersonic Overture jets
United Airlines announced Thursday that it intends to buy at least 15 Overture jets from Colorado-based Boom Supersonic.
US airlines refunded $12.8 billion to travelers in 2020: trade group
Eleven U.S. airlines issued $12.84 billion in cash refunds to customers in 2020 as the coronavirus pandemic upended the travel industry, the head of industry trade group Airlines for America (A4A) said in a letter to lawmakers on Friday.
United Airlines seat demand snapping back faster than expected
The recovery is accelerating at such a rate that the major U.S. carrier said yields on tickets purchased since the beginning of May for travel during the second quarter have "reached levels similar to 2019," according to a regulatory filing.
United offers vaccinated travelers big perks
The move from United is in support of President Biden's nationwide effort to encourage more people to get inoculated, according to a major U.S. carrier.
Congress seeks Boeing records on 737 MAX, 787 production issues
WASHINGTON -Two key U.S. lawmakers said on Tuesday they are seeking records from Boeing Co and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) on production issues involving the 737 MAX and 787 Dreamliner.
Israeli-Palestinian conflict causes major US airlines to cancel flights to Tel Aviv
Airlines are monitoring the situation in the ongoing Israeli–Palestinian conflict, which has reached the main airport in Tel Aviv.
US airline bailout helps Southwest post $116M profit
With help from Washington, Southwest Airlines is the first major U.S. airline to report a profit since the pandemic started.
United Airlines plans to resume flights using Boeing 777s with Pratt & Whitney engines
The comments come just two months after United removed all 52 Boeing 777-200 plans powered by Pratt & Whitney 4000 series engines from its flight schedule due to a catastrophic engine failure in one of its planes.
United adds 3 European destinations to summer flight itinerary: ‘Rebuilding our network’
As coronavirus vaccines continue to be distributed throughout the globe, United Airlines is expanding its international travel options in Europe.
United stock falls after $1.4B loss as CEO promises a "clear path to profitability"
United kicked off 2021 with a fifth consecutive quarterly loss of $1.4 billion, though the loss narrowed from $1.7 billion a year ago. On an adjusted basis, the company reported a net loss of $2.4 billion.
Airlines pull Boeing Max jets from service over electrical issue
U.S. airlines, including American, United and Alaska, are pulling Boeing Max jets from their fleets after Boeing reported an electrical issue with the planes.
United Airlines workers protest potential layoffs after $7.7 billion federal bailout
United Airlines catering workers protested the airline's plans to lay off workers despite receiving $7.7 billion in total federal bailout funds since last year.
Businesses and philanthropy unite to fight racial wealth gap
The CEOs of Starbucks and Goldman Sachs will join leaders from philanthropy and academia in a new initiative to address the racial wealth gap in the United States.
United training 5,000 pilots by 2030, half being women, people of color
The Aviate Academy will enroll 100 students in 2021, with the school's first class of 20 pilots set to begin their studies in the third quarter in Phoenix. The class will graduate sometime in the first half of 2022.