United Airlines recruits students for flight academy to fill pilot shortage
United Airlines is recruiting students for its newly opened pilot flight academy located at Phoenix Goodyear Airport (GYD),…
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United Airlines (UAL) is a major American airline headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. Operating an extensive domestic and international route network, United is a significant player in global aviation. The airline, alongside its regional partners, serves hundreds of destinations across North America, South America, Europe, Asia, and Oceania. Known for its comprehensive route map and substantial fleet size, United Airlines holds a prominent position within the Star Alliance, a leading global airline alliance.
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United Airlines flight attendant works for 23 years with stolen identity
A veteran flight attendant who worked for United Airlines for 23 years using a stolen identity is now…
US court rejects appeal to counter United Airlines vaccine mandate
A US federal court rejected an appeal by six employees at United Airlines who are challenging the company’s…
Virgin Australia partners with United Airlines; ends alliance with Delta
Virgin Australia Group has announced that it will form a new partnership with United Airlines from April 2022,…
United Airlines operates its first Pride flight with all-LGBTQIA+ crew
In honor of World AIDS Day and to highlight the contributions of the LGBTQ+ community, United Airlines operated…
United operates first flight with one of the engines using 100% sustainable fuel
In an effort to combat climate change, United Airlines operated a flight that’s a first in aviation history:…
United Airlines aircraft catches fire at Boston Logan International Airport
A United Airlines Boeing 757 aircraft has been grounded after it caught fire at Boston Logan International Airport…
Woman faces up to 20 years in prison for assaulting a United Airlines cabin crew
A 50-year old woman from Texas has been charged by the San Francisco federal court with interference with…
United Airlines adds Jordan among 5 new destinations; cuts 11 domestic services
United Airlines is adding five new transatlantic destinations for summer of 2022.Starting November 11, 2022, passengers can book…
US airlines join partnership on sustainable aviation fuel
US airlines have joined a partner of sustainable aviation fuels (SAF), part of efforts to boost production and…
Court rules United Airlines can put workers with vax exemptions on unpaid leave
A federal court judge has denied the request of United Airlines’ employees to block the airline’s mandate to…
United Airlines says unvaccinated pilots are costing it millions per month
United Airlines has said in a court filing that its unvaccinated pilots are costing the airline about $1.4…
Remains of missing United Airlines exec found in a forest preserve in Chicago
Human remains discovered at Waterfall Glen Forest Preserve Illinois on Friday afternoon have been identified as Jacob Cefolia,…
United reports Q3 profit as travel demand rebounds
United Airlines reported a net income of $473 million in the third quarter of 2021, citing a rebound…
United Airlines to fire 232 employees for failing to comply with vaccine mandate
United Airlines is firing 232 employees who have refused to get vaccinated against COVID-19. The move was made…
Where do major US carriers stand on COVID-19 vaccination mandates for employees?
In September 2021, the Biden administration unveiled a detailed national strategy to combat COVID-19. Included in that plan…
United boosts domestic schedule to meet surge in holiday travel
United Airlines plans to boost its domestic schedule by adding more than 3,500 flights in December 2021. The…
Number of unvaccinated UA staff drops from 593 to 320 after ‘firing deadline’
The number of United Airlines employees facing termination has dropped from 593 to 320 after the airline said…