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American Airlines began removing gate sizer cages on October 6, 2025, with United also eliminating them from boarding areas. Delta, JetBlue, and Alaska… more
The Israel Tax Authority proposed a carbon emissions tax that could add up to $86 to fares for passengers flying from Ben Gurion Airport to the United… more
United Airlines received its first A321neo Coastliner, registration N74751, on November 5, 2026. Entry into service is delayed to early 2027 due to Airbus… more
The Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority, United Airlines, and the US Department of Transportation announced a $20 billion capital investment program… more
United Airlines pilots refused an air traffic control clearance for flight UA471 from San Antonio to Washington Dulles, citing a trajectory through severe… more
Six major airlines face a proposed class action in Washington federal court for allegedly inflating airfares by sharing proprietary dynamic pricing data… more
Former American Airlines CEO Doug Parker describes how executives use Wall Street analysts to pressure rivals into limiting capacity growth. He cites examples… more
US District Judge Ramon E. Reyes Jr. denied [Delta Air Lines' motion to dismiss a class action lawsuit alleging the carrier charged fees for window seats… more
Air France-KLM Flying Blue ranked as the world's best airline loyalty program for a third consecutive year, scoring 88.8 in point.me's analysis of 33 programs… more
United Airlines launched a first-of-its-kind integration allowing passengers to stream personal Spotify content directly on Starlink-enabled seatback screens… more
O'Hare International Airport handled over 25 million passengers from June through August, setting a summer record for the second consecutive year. Traffic… more
American Airlines launched electronic boarding gates at Dallas Fort Worth in September 2026, utilizing Dormakaba Argus Air XS technology to automate passenger… more
United Airlines' Aviate program and American Airlines' Cadet Academy recruit candidates as young as 19 with zero flight hours, financing training up to… more
Chaculvin Hayes, a former GAT Airline Ground Support employee, was sentenced to 16 months in federal prison and ordered to pay $602,886.18 in restitution… more
Jessica Pegula reported that United Airlines canceled her flight, instructed passengers to retrieve checked bags, and then departed with the luggage still… more
A United Airlines pilot requested dispatch identify a baggage handler at Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport. The crew of Flight UA405 sought… more
United Airlines adds 20 round-trip flights from Portland, Maine, to San Francisco and Los Angeles starting May 8, 2027. The expansion increases Saturday… more
United Airlines is replacing all in-flight plastic cups with dual-layer paper versions starting November 2026. The change eliminates 250 million single-use… more
United Airlines will eliminate Premier Qualifying Flights from its MileagePlus status metrics starting in 2027. Loyalty program head Jarad Fisher confirmed… more
American Airlines charges solo passengers higher fares on 33.5% of domestic flights, averaging a $90 premium, while United applies similar penalties to… more
United Airlines plans to resume service at New York Kennedy Airport in 2027, aiming for up to 20 daily slot pairs. The strategy relies on acquiring slots… more
United Airlines will cease all flights to Tulum International Airport after Jan. 2 from Newark and Jan. 4 from Houston. The carrier is simultaneously launching… more
United Airlines removed five nonstop U.S.–Canada routes from its 2026 schedule, including Chicago O’Hare–Edmonton and Washington–Calgary. Three of these… more
United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby accused Boeing and Airbus of stalling new aircraft development due to their global duopoly. He called for a third manufacturer… more
United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby stated that Boom Supersonic’s Overture will miss its official 2029 schedule, delaying the supersonic jet's entry into service… more
United Airlines flight attendants ratified a new contract on May 12, 2026, with 82% voting in favor. The agreement includes $741 million in back pay and… more
Virgil Wiebe adopted an orange kitten found outside Terminal 1 at Chicago O'Hare after missing his connecting flight. He ordered supplies via DoorDash… more
United Airlines released a Halloween-themed video featuring self-proclaimed paranormal experts investigating conspiracy theories at Denver International Airport… more
United Airlines is evaluating Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan as future destinations, with network planning executives visiting both countries this year. No… more
George Bush Intercontinental Airport closed Terminal C to travelers Wednesday following a restaurant fire Tuesday afternoon. United Airlines is relocating… more