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First Class Gets Champagne, Economy Gets Crowds: US Airlines Redesign Flights Around High-Paying Passengers

US airlines are investing in premium travel options to attract high-spending passengers, expanding luxury services while economy travellers face higher costs and additional fees.

International Business Times UK · Jul 8

United Airlines argues a ‘window seat’ doesn’t have to be by the window during a legal fight

A federal judge rejected the airline’s attempt to dismiss claims from passengers

The Independent UK · Jul 7

United Airlines extends program that allows passengers to drop luggage off day early

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The Independent UK · Jul 6

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United Airlines extends test pilot program that changes how you check your luggage

The ‘Twilight Bag Drop’ program officially debuted over the busy Fourth of July weekend

The Independent UK · Jul 6

Watch: Passenger's view of Boeing 777 engine on fire while in air goes viral

A video of a Boeing 777 engine failure, widely shared as recent, actually dates back to February 2021. United Airlines Flight 328 from Denver to Honolulu experienced a catastrophic engine failure shortly after takeoff, forcing an emergency landing. Miraculously, all 241 people aboard and on the ground were safe, though…

The Times of India · Jul 4

Close call over New York: JetBlue pilot says drone hit cockpit on JFK approach

A JetBlue flight approaching JFK Airport reported a collision with a drone at 3,000 feet. The FAA is investigating the incident, which occurred as the plane crossed the coastline. While the aircraft landed safely and inspections revealed no damage, the event highlights growing concerns about drone activity near airports. Drones…

The Economic Times · Jun 30

Jet Fuel Prices Are Falling But Air Fare Remains At Record Highs, Report Shows

Jet fuel prices have dropped about 40% from their April peak through June 25, yet ticket prices are now between 15% and 20% higher than they were a year ago.

International Business Times · Jun 29

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‘I should smack you for that!’: United flight descends into a shouting match over a seat swap

A seating rearrangement was necessary for the flight to take off.

We Got This Covered · Jun 29

United Airlines plane narrowly misses drone while landing at major US airport

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The Independent UK · Jun 27

United Airlines flight has near-collision with drone while landing at Newark Airport

A pilot on a separate flight also reported a drone sighting around the same time

The Independent UK · Jun 27

United Airlines passenger allegedly elbows flight crew captain, starts hitting herself, and accuses staff of trying to ‘oppress’ her.

This woman caused chaos, but she may have also saved everyone's life.

We Got This Covered · Jun 26

United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby Spotted Flying Rival American Airlines – Inside the Perk He Received More Than 10 Years Ago

United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby uses a lifetime travel benefit from American Airlines, sparking industry buzz amid failed merger talks and raising questions about brand loyalty.

International Business Times UK · Jun 25

American Airlines Unruly Passenger 'Bites' Fellow Traveller Mid-Air, Pilot Reports

An American Airlines flight to Philadelphia faced chaos when a passenger allegedly bit another traveller and attempted to fight others, leading to emergency assistance upon landing.

International Business Times UK · Jun 22

'He Just Bit a Passenger!: Cockpit Audio Exposes Moment AA Pilot Sounded Emergency Over Unruly Passenger

An American Airlines flight to Philadelphia faced chaos when a passenger turned violent, biting another traveller. The incident prompted an emergency response upon landing.

International Business Times UK · Jun 22

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Barchart · Jun 17

United Airlines Stock: Is UAL Outperforming the Industrial Sector?

As United Airlines has outpaced the industrial sector over the past year, Wall Street analysts maintain a bullish outlook on the stock’s prospects.

The Independent UK · Jun 15

USMNT icon slams United Airlines over travel chaos amid World Cup

‘You can start by apologizing to all impacted,’ Landon Donovan said to the airline

The National (Scotland) · Jun 11

Scotland fans left stranded in Edinburgh as US flight to World Cup cancelled

SCOTLAND fans heading to the World Cup have been left stuck at Edinburgh Airport after a United Airlines flight was cancelled ...

The Independent UK · Jun 8

Man in Texas is accused of using a fake boarding pass to get on a United flight to Los Angeles

A Texas man is accused of using a fake boarding pass to get on a United Airlines flight and causing the plane to go back to the gate at Houston’s George Bush Intercontinental Airport

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The Economic Times · Jun 7

Middle East conflict fuels airline bankruptcy risks, more mergers likely: IATA

Soaring jet fuel prices due to Middle East conflict are pushing budget airlines towards bankruptcy and industry consolidation, according to the head of the global airline body. Slow aircraft and engine deliveries are exacerbating these financial strains. Despite challenges, the low-cost model remains viable outside the U.S., and the industry…

The Independent UK · Jun 5

Suspect used fake boarding pass to get past TSA and on a Los Angeles bound flight

The 25-year-old suspect tried to sit in an airplane jump seat before being removed from his flight causing a three hour delay, investigators said

AAP · Jun 5

Copilot of United jet that struck a light pole realized flight was low, but not in time, report says

Federal investigators have released their initial report on a jet that struck a truck on a highway while landing at a New Jersey airport

The Mary Sue · Jun 5

New Jersey woman leaves new Louis Vuitton sunglasses, medicine box on United Airlines flight from Puerto Rico. Then she sees what they return to her

Forgetting something on a plane is stressful. Finding out that the airline recovered it should be the part where the story gets better. Instead, one New Jersey traveler says her brand-new Louis Vuitton sunglasses vanished somewhere between the United Airlines flight from Puerto Rico and the airport’s lost-and-found process. After…

AAP · Jun 4

Copilot of United jet that struck a light pole realized flight was low, but not in time: report

Federal investigators have released their initial report on a jet that struck a truck on a highway while landing at a New Jersey airport

The Independent UK · Jun 4

Report reveals details of flight that hit pole coming in to land at New Jersey Airport

The report provides the first description of the events from the crew inside the plane

We Got This Covered · Jun 3

A United flight to Mallorca returned to Newark after a Bluetooth network named ‘Bomb’ triggered a security check

Better safe than sorry.

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