United Airlines purchases sustainable aviation fuel for use at Chicago megahub
United Airlines has become the first airline to bulk purchase sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) for use at its Chicago…
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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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US appeals court blocks new airline rules for more ‘junk fees’ transparency
Three judges at the 5th US Circuit Court of Appeals in the United States (US) have temporarily blocked…
United Airlines flight diverted mid-air due to ‘biohazard’ issue
A United Airlines flight was forced to divert while it was in the air due to an onboard…
35 years ago: How a United Airlines crew landed an ‘unflyable’ DC-10
35 years ago this week, the crew operating a routine transcontinental US passenger service faced a dramatic, unprecedented…
United Airlines reports strong growth throughout 2Q24, expects more in 2024
United Airlines has posted a strong set of results for the second quarter of 2024 (2Q24), which demonstrate…
‘Aggressive’ United Airlines pax bites flight attendant forcing plane to divert
A passenger had to be restrained on a United Airlines flight after biting a flight attendant and swearing…
Second United flight within four months loses wheel immediately after takeoff
For the second time in four months, a United Airlines aircraft departing from a Californian airport has had…
United Airlines can now send passengers live weather radar maps via text
United Airlines has unveiled a new service in the form of text messages (SMS) that convey local, live…
Archer signs deal with Signature securing eVTOL flight access in key US cities
Electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft developer Archer Aviation has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with…
Archer becomes only second eVTOL developer to secure key FAA certification
The electric vehicle take-off and landing (eVTOL) developer, Archer Aviation, has announced that its subsidiary, Archer Air, has…
Diverted United Airlines flight met by specialist infectious diseases team
A United Airlines Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner was met by a specialist infectious diseases team at Dublin Airport (DUB)…
United Airlines A320 catches fire just before takeoff from Chicago
A United Airlines flight from Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD) was forced to abort takeoff after one of…
United flight to SFO makes U-turn after crew fall sick from food poisoning
A United Airlines flight bound for San Francisco International Airport (SFO) had to divert to Incheon International Airport…
United 767 diverts to Ireland after laptop becomes stuck under business class seat
A United Airlines flight from Zurich in Switzerland heading to Chicago on May 19, 2024, had to make…
FAA says scrutiny of United still ongoing despite signs of improving situation
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has announced that increased scrutiny of United Airlines, following a spate of safety…
United Boeing 787 returns to Singapore following engine failure after take-off
A United Airlines Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner was forced to return to Singapore Airport having reported an engine failure…
US airlines sue Biden administration over new rules on ‘junk fees’ transparency
Airlines in the United States (US) have launched legal action against the Department of Transportation (DoT) over new…
Federal office to assess FAA’s actions to address maintenance at United Airlines
The United States (US) Transportation Department Office of Inspector General (DOT OIG) has confirmed that it will conduct…