The Latest Breaking News from United Airlines

No dropouts, no stress: United’s Starlink Wi-Fi just works — and the rollout to every plane can’t come soon enough

Consistent and smooth

TechRadar · Mar 25

United Airlines Stock Is Rebounding as Oil Prices Fluctuate. Should You Buy the UAL Stock Dip?

Yesterday's decline in oil prices has pushed United Airlines stock higher this week. But are these gains sustainable? Let’s find out.

Barchart · Mar 24

Chilling Air Traffic Control Audio Released After Tragic Air Canada Plane Crash At LaGuardia Airport

After the doomed Air Canada flight crashed on the runway, a pilot was heard consoling the distressed air traffic controller, who claimed he “messed up.”

Bored Panda · Mar 23

United Airlines' New Policy Could Get Passengers Permanently Banned

United Airlines quietly added a new headphone requirement to its contract of carriage. Here's what travelers need to know.

Kiplinger · Mar 11

\Woman boards United Airlines flight from Newark, only to spend over an hour in the bathroom after a sudden stomach ache: ‘my worst nightmare’

TikTok user @meghanreinertsen’s experience travelling with United Airlines was far from pleasant, but it had nothing to do with the airline itself. On her TikTok account on July 7, 2025, Meghan shared a video suggesting she might have contributed to the cancellation of a United Airlines flight from Indianapolis. 

The Mary Sue · Mar 10

You could be permanently banned by this airline for not using headphones while watching videos

United Airlines can now remove customers from aircraft for playing audio out loud on board.

Euronews · Mar 10

‘At least I got my money back’: Man boards United Airlines flight to Dubai. Then pilot makes a shocking announcement

In the middle of the escalating U.S.–Israel versus Iran conflict, one traveler says his long-haul flight suddenly turned around halfway to its destination.

The Mary Sue · Mar 8

Woman says she got harassed on flight from Los Angeles to Colorado. Then she reached out to United for compensation: ‘They let it happen’

A woman has sparked discussion online after sharing a story about alleged harassment during a United Airlines flight. According to her, airline staff failed to intervene despite multiple warning signs during the trip.

The Mary Sue · Mar 7

‘I’m not crying YOU’RE crying’: United Airlines passenger faces a connecting flight disaster, but a stranger’s quick thinking saves the day

TikTok user @haileyannsand’s video of her experience of flying with United Airlines is winning over the internet. In a video shared to the account on May 3, 2025, she is narrating how her co-passenger on a flight from San Antonio, Texas, to Denver, Colorado basically helped her reach her connecting…

The Mary Sue · Mar 6

Tired of noisy airplane passengers? Good news — United Airlines says it will now ban those who ‘fail to use headphones’ for music and video

The airline company now has the right to remove passengers from flights and issue permanent bans if you play audio without headphones.

TechRadar · Mar 6