US carriers add transatlantic flights for travel-hungry consumers
America's three largest airlines American, Delta, and United are all increasing flights from the United States to Europe in light of increased demand.
United Airlines CEO says hybrid work has caused ‘permanent structural change’ in leisure travel demand
Scott Kirby, the CEO of United Airlines, said during a Wednesday call that hybrid work has caused a "permanent structural change" in leisure travel demand.
United Airlines adds new transatlantic routes next summer as airlines bet big on international travel
United Airlines is betting big on international travel next summer by adding new transatlantic routes. The carrier says it will fly to 37 cities in Europe, Africa, India and the Middle East.
United Airlines will halt service at New York's JFK airport
100 United Airlines employees affected by FAA's current inability to give United more slots at JFK. The air carrier remained optimistic about more future slots.
United Airlines flight attendants picket at over a dozen airports, demanding better operations
United Airlines flight attendants, represented by the Association of Flight Attendants-CWA, are picketing at over a dozen airports Tuesday, demanding the carrier fixes ongoing disruptions.
United Airlines working to resume US flights to Cuba: report
United Airlines is reportedly working to resume service from the U.S. to Cuba. The airline had previously flown seven flights a week to the capital city of Havana.
United Airlines flight makes emergency landing at Newark airport after mechanical issue
A United Airlines flight headed from Newark airport to Brazil turned around to make an emergency landing early Thursday. The airline blamed a mechanical issue.
United Airlines grounds planes as it completes inspections
United Airlines pulled some jets from service recently for required inspections, affecting 25 flights. The rate of flight delays is up 23% for all airlines since before the pandemic.
Pilots union warns of more flight delays, cancellations
Faster than expected return to travel has left the airlines flat footed, causing flight delays and scheduling conflicts with pilots forced to take up the slack.
Star Alliance wants half its airline members to use biometrics by 2025
Star Alliance, the world's largest airline alliance that includes United Airlines, wants 12 to 15 of its 26 members to use its biometrics strategy or ensure compatibility by 2025
United buys 200 electric air taxis from Embraer-backed Eve Air Mobility
The airline is doling out another $15 million as it looks to expand its fleet of electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft and reduce carbon emissions.
United Airlines may end JFK service without more flights
United Airlines has warned the FAA if it doesn't get approval for more flights at New York's JFK Airport, it will discontinue service there in October.
US airlines delay hundreds of Labor Day flights
Hundreds of flights for two major U.S. airlines were delayed on Saturday. AAA reportedly predicts this will be the busiest Labor Day travel weekend in three years.
DOT launches dashboard for travelers impacted by flight disruptions ahead of Labor Day
The Department of Transportation rolled out an online dashboard ahead of Labor Day weekend to help air travelers affected by flight cancellations and delays.
These major US carriers mishandled the most luggage in 2022, DOT says
Major U.S. airlines have been facing a slew of issues this summer, including mishandling over 300,000 bags, according to a new Department of Transportation report.
Air travel complaints up nearly 270% above pre-pandemic levels
With travel demand higher since COVID, air travel service complaints jumped nearly 270% from pre-pandemic levels in June 2019, according to a new DOT report.
Former United Airlines partner ExpressJet files for bankruptcy
Aha! parent ExpressJet filed for bankruptcy to sell its assets as travel demand lessened during periods of new COVID-19 variants and fuel prices skyrocketed.
Major aviation labor unions call on airlines to refrain from stock buybacks
Multiple aviation labor unions called on airlines to refrain from stock buybacks until they have addressed operational issues and invested in their workers.
United Airlines diverts flight due to disruptive passenger
A United Airlines flight was diverted Wednesday due to a disruptive customer. The plane, which took off from New Jersey, was headed to Costa Rica but diverted to Virginia.
United Airlines places $10M deposit for 100 electric air taxis from Archer Aviation
The fully electric air taxis are expected to transport up to four United customers per flight from up to 60 miles away at speeds of up to 150 miles per hour.