United Airlines to lease 40 Airbus A321neos, expanding fleet by 2027
During the third quarter of 2024, United Airlines has finalized agreements with aircraft leasing companies to lease 40…
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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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From Greenland to Mongolia and beyond: United’s largest international expansion
United Airlines has announced the largest international expansion in its history with eight new destinations for its 2025…
United Airlines signs lease deal for 3 Boeing 737 MAX 9s, 1 787-9 Dreamliner
United Airlines has signed a lease agreement with BOC Aviation to acquire three Boeing 737 MAX 9 jets…
FAA concludes six-month safety review launched after spike in United incidents
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has concluded a six-month review of United Airlines that the agency launched in…
SMBC Aviation Capital to lease 20 Airbus A321neo aircraft to United Airlines
SMBC Aviation Capital has announced the signing of definitive lease agreements with United Airlines for 20 Airbus A321neo…
United Airlines to offer high-speed Starlink internet access for free
On September 13, 2024, United Airlines announced a landmark deal with SpaceX which will see its whole fleet fitted…
Cabin crew labeled ‘snitch’ by colleagues files lawsuit against United Airlines
A senior United Airlines flight attendant has filed a lawsuit in the state of New Jersey against the…
United Airlines to launch extra flights for 2024 US college football season
United Airlines plans to introduce several nonstop flights for the upcoming US college football game season, starting in…
United CEO has ‘renewed confidence’ in Boeing after lunch with Kelly Ortberg
United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby has been singing the praises of Boeing’s new boss, Kelly Ortberg, after the…
United Airlines drops inflight magazine print edition after 32 years
United Airlines has announced that it is to pull the print edition of its inflight magazine, Hemispheres. The…
United, Delta cancel flights to Israel due to rising tensions in the region
United Airlines and Delta Airlines canceled flights to Israel, Tel Aviv, due to rising tensions between Iran-backed Hezbollah…
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…
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…