March 26, 2025 2:57 pm ET
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United to Retire Aircraft Amid Capacity Cuts
With plans to reduce capacity later this year, United CEO Scott Kirby said the airline will also retire several aircraft. The move comes as U.S. airlines report lower-than-expected profitability outlooks for the first quarter. In response, 21 aircraft will be…
March 7, 2025 9:52 am ET -
United Debuts First Starlink-Equipped Jet
United has completed the rollout of Starlink Wi-Fi on its first aircraft. The airline plans to start by equipping regional jets, with its entire two-class regional fleet complete by the end of 2025. The first aircraft to receive Starlink is…
February 28, 2025 3:22 pm ET -
American to Trial Free Wi-Fi on Three Routes
American is set to test free Wi-Fi on select routes next month. Delta debuted complimentary Wi-Fi access to its SkyMiles members in 2023, and United recently announced plans to roll out Starlink across its fleet. Several years ago, American was…
February 26, 2025 3:32 pm ET -
‘Extended Taxi’ Blamed for 737 Brake Fire
The National Transportation Safety Board has released its final report on an incident involving United flight 329 at Denver International Airport on Sept. 30, 2023. The Boeing 737 MAX 9 – registered as N37560 – experienced a rejected takeoff and…
February 9, 2025 4:59 pm ET -
United Adds New A321neo Routes
United plans to grow its Airbus A321neo network this summer, including new regularly scheduled service from its Newark, New Jersey, and Washington Dulles hubs. The Chicago-based airline took delivery of its 25th A321neo back in December and now has over…