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Loyalty Has Its Perks: Bid for Dinner with a Retired United Boeing 747

May 15, 2018 Thomas Pallini

Members of United Airlines’ Mileage Plus program, the Chicago-based airline’s frequent flyer loyalty program, will have the chance to say one last farewell to United’s now-retired Boeing 747-400 aircraft. Through its MileagePlus Exclusives program, members

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Opinion: We Brought Tomato Juice-gate Upon Ourselves

May 13, 2018 Hemal Gosai

For those who aren’t in tune with this week in airline outrage, the bean counters at United came up with a brilliant idea to cut costs. United Airlines announced that it will no longer cater

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United Announces Collaboration with American Humane for Safer Animal Travel

May 2, 2018 Samuel Chen

United Airlines announced that it will be working with American Humane, the country’s first national humane organization. This will be to improve the well-being of animals that are traveling on United. American Humane has been

Airlines

Alaska Airlines Announces Basic Economy Fares

April 30, 2018 Daniel Morley

Seattle-based Alaska Airlines has announced the introduction of a basic economy fare for its passengers. The announcement was made during an earnings call earlier this week. The new fare class will be called “Saver Fare,”

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United Becomes First U.S. Operator of Boeing 737 MAX 9 Variant

April 24, 2018 Pablo Diaz

United Airlines announced yesterday that it has taken delivery of its first 737 MAX 9 aircraft from the Boeing Delivery Center in Seattle, Wash. The new aircraft reduces fuel use and CO2 emissions significantly compared to older

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A String of Bad Luck? Three Near Back-to-Back Aviation Incidents in 24 Hours

April 17, 2018 Ryan Ewing

The East Coast’s commercial aviation sector was hit with a heavy dose of bad luck early this week, featuring three back-to-back inflight mechanical incidents involving separate U.S. airlines. In every case, however, the rigid and persistent

Airlines

Executive Series: U.S. Legacy Carriers

April 11, 2018 Akhil Dewan

Facing numerous challenges and opportunities, leaders of airlines oftentimes come from different backgrounds. Some may rise through the ranks of the airlines while some may be pulled from other industries. These varying backgrounds also impact

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United Changes Up Livery on First Boeing 737 MAX 9

April 7, 2018 Ryan Ewing

United’s first 737 MAX 9 made its initial appearance in full paint on Friday evening. The aircraft, which is due to start service on June 7, sported a different livery compared to its 737 counterparts.

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United Airlines and Air New Zealand Announce New Service to Auckland

March 28, 2018 Samuel Chen

Air New Zealand announced new nonstop service between Auckland and Chicago beginning Nov. 30. This new route will deepen the joint venture relationship that United Airlines and Air New Zealand currently have. In addition, United’s

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United’s Bad Week With Travelling Pets

March 19, 2018 Daniel Morley

This past week has been a week to forget for United Airlines as three separate incidents with passengers’ pets have caused a PR nightmare for the airline. One incident involved a passengers pet passing away

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U.S. Airlines and Their Varying Pet Policies

March 14, 2018 Thomas Pallini

Following the crackdown on faux emotional support animals and the two United Airlines incidents this past week, it is important that travelers know what to expect when bringing their pets onboard airplanes. For example, did

Airports

Chicago O’Hare Eyes Dramatic Expansion

February 26, 2018 Daniel Morley

The nations third busiest airport may be getting bigger. The Chicago Tribune is reporting that the city of Chicago and the airlines serving Chicago O’Hare are nearing an $8.5 billion deal to expand the airport.

Airlines

Emirates Threatens to Pull $76 Billion Boeing Deal Amid Ongoing Dispute

February 25, 2018 Mateen Kontoravdis

As the Gulf carriers continue to grow their fleets and expand their route networks, U.S. carriers continue to pursue their agendas in reversing the Open Skies agreement between the United States and the United Arab

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United CEO Oscar Munoz Sends Off Team USA at San Francisco Gate Celebration

February 7, 2018 Tyler Tashji

As the official airline of Team USA, United Airlines sent 16 athletes, including members from the Freestyle Ski Team to the Olympic Winter Games on Tuesday. United flight 893 departed San Francisco at 10:45 a.m.

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United Gets Naming Rights for Historic Los Angeles Coliseum

January 30, 2018 Albert Kuan

The Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, a famous city landmark and venue in Downtown Los Angeles, will become the United Airlines Memorial Coliseum in a $69 million naming rights agreement struck between United Airlines and the

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United Gets Naming Rights for Historic Los Angeles Coliseum

January 30, 2018 Albert Kuan

The Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, a famous city landmark and venue in Downtown Los Angeles, will become the United Airlines Memorial Coliseum in a $69 million naming rights agreement struck between United Airlines and the

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U.S. Airline Stocks Plummet After United Airlines Unveils Expansion Plan

January 25, 2018 Akhil Dewan

Major airline stocks took a hit on Wednesday due to fears that United’s new expansion plan will undercut prices and profits. The stocks belonged to airlines such as American, Delta, Southwest and even United itself. United’s

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United Airlines to Begin Using Lighter Paper to Lower Fuel Costs

January 22, 2018 Andy Nelson

United Airlines is taking a unique approach to reducing fuel consumption and sees an opportunity with reducing paper usage. Rather than reducing the size of seats, removing more in-flight entertainment screens or further limiting the

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United Airlines Unveils Advertising Campaign for Team USA and 2018 Winter Olympics

January 20, 2018 Thomas Pallini

On Wednesday, United employees, aviation enthusiasts, and members of the press all gathered at the Helen Mills Event Space and Theater on 26th Street in Midtown, Manhattan for the unveiling of United’s 2018 Winter Olympics

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Delta Takes First Place in Airline Performance in 2017

January 12, 2018 Hemal Gosai

Delta Air Lines overtook Alaska Airlines in 2017 to become the best airline in the United States for performance. Delta surpassed every major carrier in the country, even with multiple meltdowns that resulted in thousands

United

Loyalty Has Its Perks: Bid for Dinner with a Retired United Boeing 747

Opinion: We Brought Tomato Juice-gate Upon Ourselves

United Announces Collaboration with American Humane for Safer Animal Travel

Alaska Airlines Announces Basic Economy Fares

United Becomes First U.S. Operator of Boeing 737 MAX 9 Variant

A String of Bad Luck? Three Near Back-to-Back Aviation Incidents in 24 Hours

Executive Series: U.S. Legacy Carriers

United Changes Up Livery on First Boeing 737 MAX 9

United Airlines and Air New Zealand Announce New Service to Auckland

United’s Bad Week With Travelling Pets

U.S. Airlines and Their Varying Pet Policies

Chicago O’Hare Eyes Dramatic Expansion

Emirates Threatens to Pull $76 Billion Boeing Deal Amid Ongoing Dispute

United CEO Oscar Munoz Sends Off Team USA at San Francisco Gate Celebration

United Gets Naming Rights for Historic Los Angeles Coliseum

United Gets Naming Rights for Historic Los Angeles Coliseum

U.S. Airline Stocks Plummet After United Airlines Unveils Expansion Plan

United Airlines to Begin Using Lighter Paper to Lower Fuel Costs

United Airlines Unveils Advertising Campaign for Team USA and 2018 Winter Olympics

Delta Takes First Place in Airline Performance in 2017

Sun Country Airlines Announces New Changes Following Low-Cost Restructuring

Lufthansa Group Announces Light Fare

LATAM Airlines Concludes Sabre Systems Integration

Delta Creates Pop-Up Lounge for Middle Seat Passengers

Planned French ATC Strikes Will Affect Tuesday Flights