United flies WWII veterans to Manila to mark 80th year of Philippine liberation
United Airlines flew two World War Two veterans to Manila International Airport (MNL) as the country marks its…
United Airlines
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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 announces new flights to Bangkok, Ho Chi Minh City, Adelaide and Manila
United Airlines is expanding its reach into the Asia-Pacific region with the announcement of new flights to Thailand,…
United’s Embraer 175 gets FAA approval for Starlink, first flight scheduled
United Airlines has revealed that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) approved its first aircraft type equipped with Starlink,…
United Airlines B737 hits kite while landing at Washington-Reagan Airport
A United Airlines Boeing 737 had a lucky escape after it struck a kite on its final approach…
United Boeing 787 bound for Shanghai diverts to SFO over pilot’s forgotten passport
A United Airlines flight bound for Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) was forced to divert to San Francisco…
Navigation parts failure led to ‘altitude excursions’ on United flight: NTSB
National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) investigators found that failures in the navigation system on a United Airlines flight…
Top 10 longest narrowbody flights in 2025
There was a time when, if you wanted to cross the Atlantic or fly to another continent, you’d…
200 people, 20,000 lbs of equipment: How do NFL teams fly?
Which sport makes the most money in the world? The answer, perhaps surprisingly, is the American National Football…
United Airlines rolls out Starlink WiFi connectivity on its regional jet fleet
United Airlines has announced that it has begun the roll out of SpaceX’s Starlink WiFi connectivity system on…
United joins the rush to restart passenger flights between the US and Israel
Chicago-based United Airlines has announced that it intends to recommence services between the US and Israel following the…
United Airlines flight experiences unexpected movement inflight, injuring 38
A United Airlines aircraft flying from Lagos, Nigeria, to Washington DC had to perform an emergency landing on…
United Airlines finishes year strongly with expectations high for 2025: results
United Airlines finished 2024 in a strong position after experiencing a better than average performance during the final…
FAA begins probe after United and Delta jets draw near on runway approach
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has begun an investigation into a midair incident involving a United Airlines Boeing…
Sale and leaseback: Southwest sells 36 Boeing 737s, United buys 18 Embraer E175s
Southwest Airlines is selling 36 Boeing 737-800s and United Airlines is buying 18 Embraer E175s, as both carriers…
United Airlines to test Starlink Wi-Fi on E-175 in February
United Airlines, one of the major U.S. carriers, has announced an accelerated timeline for integrating Starlink Wi-Fi across…
US fines Lufthansa and SWISS for United codeshare flights in prohibited airspace
The United States (US) Department of Transportation (DOT) has issued Lufthansa and SWISS with six-figure fines after operating…
NASA and United lead industry tributes to President Jimmy Carter following death
NASA and United Airlines have lead tributes from the aerospace industry after it was announced that former US…
United Airlines expands Denver route network, launches service to Rome
United Airlines announced on December 19, 2024, a significant expansion of its network out of its hub at…