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April 19, 2024 at 4:53 PM
United Airlines offers 13% flight discount for 1 day in honor of Taylor Swift album
United Airlines is offering a 13% discount on certain flights booked April 19 in tandem with the new Taylor Swift album, "The Tortured Poets Department."
April 19, 2024 at 4:53 PM
April 2, 2024 at 2:38 PM
United asks some pilots to take unpaid leave with fewer new planes to fly
The airline is asking pilots to take unpaid time off because it won’t have as many planes as it was expecting due to Boeing scaling back production as it faces FAA scrutiny over its safety standards.
April 2, 2024 at 2:38 PM
1 month ago
United Airlines jet hits severe turbulence
Several were injured and more treated for motion sickness as a flight from Tel Aviv was diverted due to heavy turbulence as it tried to land at Newark airport.
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United Airlines under renewed scrutiny from FAA
After several recent mishaps, the FAA confirms its increased oversight of United Airlines to identify and ensure safety.
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FAA to evaluate United Airlines safety
The Federal Aviation Administration is stepping up its oversight of United Airlines after a string of incidents.
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United Airlines allows MileagePlus members to pool award miles with friends, family
United Airlines has announced it will allow groups up to five people on a MileagePlus account to share and redeem miles.
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United Airlines CEO announces safety review following string of incidents
In a letter to customers, CEO Scott Kirby said "safety is our highest priority" after a number of high-profile incidents at the airline.
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United Airlines CEO addresses safety concerns
Scott Kirby assured customers in a letter that "safety is our highest priority" after a number of high-profile incidents raised concerns.
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United flight rolls off runway
A flight from Memphis to Houston rolled off the taxiway and into the grass but none of the passengers and crew were hurt.
2 months ago
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Tire falls off United Airlines flight after takeoff from San Francisco
A United flight lost one of its tires after taking off from San Francisco on Thursday, causing the Japan-bound plane to be diverted to Los Angeles, the airline said.
2 months ago
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Tire falls off United Airlines flight after takeoff from San Francisco
A United Airlines flight lost one of its tires during takeoff from San Francisco on Thursday, causing the Japan-bound plane to be diverted to Los Angeles, where it landed safely, the airline said.
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United Airlines plane makes emergency landing
A United Airlines plane en route to Fort Myers from Houston on Monday made an emergency landing after flames were seen coming out of one its engines.
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FBI investigating reported bomb threat that diverted plane
The United Airlines flight was heading from Newark, New Jersey, to Los Angeles when the crew reported a security issue.
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United finds loose bolts on 737 Max 9 planes in wake of Alaska Airlines door plug incident
United Airlines says that it has found loose bolts during inspections of its 737 Max 9 fleet in the wake of a door plug getting blown out of an Alaska Airlines plane.
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United Airlines will soon prioritize window seat boarding to speed things up by 2 minutes
United Airlines announced in an internal memo it is implementing WILMA boarding which goes in order of window, middle and aisle seats for economy passengers.
6 months ago
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United temporarily grounds flights
United Airlines initially said it was "experiencing a systemwide technology issue."
8 months ago
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United Airlines resumes flights following nationwide ground stop
United Airlines flights are resuming following a brief nationwide ground stop due to a computer issue, the airline said.
8 months ago
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United Airlines resumes flights following nationwide ground stop
The airline said they were "experiencing a systemwide technology issue."
8 months ago
9 months ago
In an airline first, Braille coming to most United planes by 2026
United Airlines announced Thursday that it is the first U.S. airline to add Braille to its aircraft cabin interiors.
9 months ago
1 year ago
United pilots picket
United Airlines pilots, who have been flying without a raise for more than four years, took to picket lines in several airports as summer travel season approaches.
1 year ago
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Unruly passenger faces charges for allegedly attacking flight attendant
The incident occurred on a United Airlines flight that was preparing to fly from San Francisco to Houston.
1 year ago
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Passenger banned from United Airlines after allegedly assaulting crew member, airline says
A passenger has been banned from flying with United Airlines following an incident that occurred on a flight from San Francisco to Houston.
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Unruly passenger punches flight attendant
An angry male passenger was seen on video striking a United Airlines employee while on a flight from San Francisco to Houston.
1 year ago
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New details about mid-air attack on United Airlines flight
The acting FAA chief is set to testify on Capitol Hill after several close calls in the sky and new details were released about a suspect accused of trying to open an emergency door exit.
1 year ago
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United Airlines passenger arrested for allegedly attacking a flight attendant
The FBI is now investigating after the suspect reportedly attempted to open the emergency exit door and tried to stab an attendant prior to landing.
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4 injured after battery catches fire on United flight
Four people were taken to the hospital after an external battery caught fire on a United Airlines flight early Tuesday.
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United Airlines faces possible $1.15M fine from FAA over pre-flight system check
United Airlines could pay a $1.15 million fine after allegedly conducting flights with planes that were not in airworthy condition, the FAA said
1 year ago
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Houston airport fire grounds United Airlines flights
A fire Sunday morning in a laundry room at the George Bush Intercontinental Airport prompted a ground stop on all United Airlines flights to Houston, officials said.
1 year ago
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2 travelers say their wheelchairs were lost on same United Airlines flight
Two travelers said United Airlines lost their wheelchairs after taking a flight with the carrier earlier this week.
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Southwest CEO apologizes to passengers, staff after flight cancellation chaos
"I'm apologizing to them daily," Southwest CEO Bob Jordan said.
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2 years ago
United flight experiences a bird strike
A United Airlines flight traveling from Chicago to Miami experienced a bird strike, with a passenger capturing video of flames shooting from the engine.
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United Airlines exec blames FAA for flight issues
The Federal Aviation Administration fired back after the airline's COO blamed the FAA over staffing issues at air traffic control centers.
2 years ago
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United Airlines fires worker who allegedly slapped ex-NFL player
United Airlines said an employee was fired after allegedly slapping former NFL player Brendan Langley at the bag-drop desk at Newark Liberty International Airport last week.
2 years ago
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United flight goes off runway, no injuries reported
Authorities said there were no injuries reported among the 13 passengers and three crew members aboard a United Express flight.
2 years ago
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Man accused of raping woman on United flight
The 40-year-old was taken into custody, but has since been released.
2 years ago
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United Airlines CEO shares holiday surge preparation
Scott Kirby speaks to "GMA" about how the airline has braced for almost twice as much air travel as last year and safety measures with the omicron variant on the rise.
2 years ago
2 years ago
United Airlines plane catches fire at Boston’s Logan Airport
The fire broke out in the tail end of the plane while it was at the gate. No passengers or crew were on board at the time and no one was hurt.
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United places largest aircraft order in its history
United Airlines on Tuesday announced the largest aircraft order in its history and the largest for the industry by a single carrier in more than a decade.
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United Airlines has deal to buy ‘supersonic’ jets
The airline said the deal includes 15 jets from “Boom Supersonic” that are capable of flying twice as fast as current planes.
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US airline launches first COVID-19 testing program of its kind
First US airline launches COVID-19 pilot testing program
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United will use antimicrobial spraying robots on some aircraft
United will now use antimicrobial spraying robots on some aircraft
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How United Airlines says it keeps cabins COVID-free
As carriers launch an all-out battle for returning travelers, one major airline is debuting a new deep-clean technology.
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United Airlines eliminates flight change fees
The carrier has permanently eliminated the $200 fee for changing flight dates and times for its domestic flights in standard, economy and premium cabins.
4 years ago
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Search continues for United Airlines executive missing for more than a week
Jake Cefolia, 49, was reported missing Aug. 8, his car was found near a forest preserve near Chicago.
4 years ago
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Midair engine emergency after takeoff
A United Airlines flight from New Jersey to California was forced to make an emergency landing at Newark Liberty International Airport after an apparent engine fire.
4 years ago
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Oscar Munoz to step down as CEO of United Airlines
He will stay at the company as executive chairman of the board.
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Dramatic video as engine cover comes loose on United jet
Passengers aboard a United flight departing Denver were alarmed when an engine cover came flapping loose. They praised the pilot for turning the plane around.
5 years ago
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Equipment malfunction diverts United flight to Denver
The airline explained “the lavatory door became inoperative” as a passenger got trapped in the bathroom.
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Malaysian man admits to installing video camera in United Airlines restroom
Choon Ping, 50, pleaded guilty to video voyeurism in federal court after a passenger on the United flight reported the video camera in the first-class restroom to airline staff.
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Flights resume at Newark Airport after United flight skids off runway
It's in effect until 3 p.m., FAA said.
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