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Photos: United Debuts Premium Plus Seating on a Boeing 777-200

June 27, 2018 Ryan Ewing

United is joining other major U.S. carriers with the addition of a premium economy cabin. This new cabin, called Premium Plus, will serve as the airline’s first premium economy product and will officially debut as early

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U.S. Airlines Take a Stance Against Transporting Separated Child Immigrants

June 20, 2018 Pablo Diaz

Four major U.S. airlines took a stand against the federal government, asking it not to use any of their flights to transport migrant children separated from their families. Earlier this year, Attorney General Jeff Sessions

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The Leisure Liner: How Airlines are Utilizing the Boeing 757-300 Today

June 13, 2018 Ian McMurtry

Following the success of the Boeing 757-200, the Boeing 757-300 was originally launched in 1996 as a way to provide a narrowbody alternative to the Boeing 767-200 and McDonnell-Douglas MD-10. The aircraft would have the

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Photos: A First Look as United Kicks Off 737 MAX 9 Flights

June 9, 2018 Mateen Kontoravdis

On Thursday, just minutes before 8:00 a.m., UA686 took to the skies from Houston (IAH) for Orlando, marking the first ever revenue Boeing 737 MAX 9 flight in North America. Just about two hours later,

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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

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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

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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

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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.

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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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Photos: United Debuts Premium Plus Seating on a Boeing 777-200

U.S. Airlines Take a Stance Against Transporting Separated Child Immigrants

The Leisure Liner: How Airlines are Utilizing the Boeing 757-300 Today

Photos: A First Look as United Kicks Off 737 MAX 9 Flights

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

London’s Gatwick to Announce Plans for Second Runway Amid Capacity Issues

Hainan Airlines Puts its First Airbus A350-900 Into Service

Long-Haul Flights Boost London Gatwick’s Passenger Numbers in Busiest Ever September

Analysis: Qatar’s Aircraft Shortage is Causing Growing Pains

Shake Up at Alaska Airlines Causes Airline to Layoff Employees