United Airlines
The latest on United Airlines. Also referred to as United, it is one of the largest airlines in the United States. Headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, United has 238 domestic destinations and 118 international destinations. Founded in 1931, it is currently the third largest airline in the world.
'I Thought It Was Part of a UFO': Colorado Residents React to Plane Debris
An airplane engine caught fire shortly after takeoff at Denver International Airport on Saturday afternoon. Pieces of the engine landed in various parts of Broomfield, Colorado.
Video Shows United Airlines Plane Engine on Fire Midair, Dropping Debris
Authorities say large metal sections of the Boeing 777 plane landed in a neighborhood near Denver shortly after take off.
United Airlines Investigating Who Leaked Ted Cruz's Cancun Flight Info
When Cruz suddenly changed his travel plans to return home from Cancun on Thursday instead of on Saturday, a source from United Airlines reportedly leaked the information to a journalist who shared it on Twitter.
Man Says Airline Removed Him From Flight for Wearing Special Mask
In an interview with NBC local affiliate WNBC, Robert Joseph said he purchased an $85 face covering that looked like a gas mask.
Possible Bomb Reported Onboard United Flight, Two Suspects Detained
Reports of a "possible explosive onboard" a United Airlines flight led to it being diverted en route from Jackson, Mississippi, to Houston.
Man Who Performed CPR on United Passenger Says He Has COVID Symptoms
United Airlines says it is working with the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to contact passengers on the flight who may have been exposed to the virus.
Family Kicked Off Flight For Toddler Not Wearing Mask in Viral Video
The child refused to wear a mask following repeated attempts by her father to put the face-covering on his daughter's face.
3 Major U.S. Airlines Have Banned Over 1,200 Passengers for No Masks
While Delta has banned nearly 700 passengers from future flights for refusing to wear masks, United and JetBlue have banned 435 and 88 passengers, respectively.
United Airlines Won't Charge You for Changing Your Ticket Until Spring 2021
The policy applies to customers who bought tickets on or after April 1, 2020, and who are looking to swap over to a flight of equal or less value.
COVID-Positive Couple 'Knowingly' Board Flight to Hawaii
Wesley Moribe, 41, and Courtney Paterson, 46, allegedly left a quarantine station at San Francisco International, and boarded a United Airlines flight to Hawaii.
Pfizer COVID Vaccine Flown Into U.S. Ahead of Planned Rollout
Chartered United Airlines flights have begun landing in the United States with officials planning to distribute millions of doses if it is given approval by regulators, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
United Airlines Could Furlough 36,000 U.S. Workers Despite Bailout
United Airlines' most impacted employees will be those working in inflight services, as 15,000 of those jobs will potentially be furloughed.
These Airlines Will Refund Passengers Barred From Flying Due to Temperature
Delta, United, JetBlue and American Airlines are among the major carriers offering refunds to passengers who are refused boarding.
NFL Player Sues United Airlines Over Alleged Sexual Assault on Flight
According to the report, the player, identified in the lawsuit as John Doe 1, said the woman, who appeared to be intoxicated, grabbed his genitals and removed the surgical mask he was wearing on the flight to protect against the spread of COVID-19.
House Transportation Chairman to U.S Airlines: Leave Middle Seats Open
The congressman said his request was prompted after he saw a photo on Twitter of "scared" and "shocked" passengers aboard a United Airlines flight.
Angry Passengers Argue With Flight Attendant Over Lack of Social Distancing
Journalist Efrén Hernández posted the clip of the confrontation aboard the Iberia Express flight from Madrid to Las Palmas in Gran Canaria
Most U.S. Airlines Will Soon Require Passengers to Wear Face Masks
Airlines are following face-covering recommendations by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Warren Buffett Says Buying Airline Stocks a 'Mistake' During a Pandemic
Billionaire investor Warren Buffett's company sold off stocks in four major U.S. airlines. During an annual meeting Saturday through a live-stream, he called the investments during a pandemic "a mistake."
Newest Coronavirus Flight Cancellations and Travel Restrictions
American Airlines and British Airways have suspended certain international flights.
United Airlines Passenger Allegedly Threatened to 'Stab Everyone' on Plane
Dana Ghazi Mustafa, 27, was charged with assaulting a federal officer. She allegedly admitted that a story told during the flight about her family being killed by a drunken driver had been a lie.
Scorpion on a United Airlines Plane Stings Passenger
The airline said that the passenger received medical treatment after the plane landed in Atlanta.
United Airlines Star Wars Plane: How to Book Tickets
United's unique new flight offers Star Wars-themed boarding music, stormtroopers on board and the chance to get tickets to the premiere of 'The Rise of Skywalker.'
American Airlines Will Cancel 140 Flights Per Day Without Boeing 737 Max
Following an earlier plan to resume flights December 3, American Airlines now plans to resume flying its Boeing 737 MAX planes January 16, 2020, assuming all goes well when Boeing submits their final certification package to the FAA later this year.
United Airlines Flight Diverted After Passenger Gets Stuck in Toilet
A woman got stuck in mid-air on the flight bound for San Franciscio and diverted to Denver.
United Airlines Says Its Pilots Must Stop Drinking Earlier Before Flying
United released a memo telling its pilots to cut themselves off at least 12 hours before flying. The FAA standard is eight hours before flying.
United Flight Infested with Ants Spilling out of Bag
Charlotte Burns tweeted about some unwanted travelling companions on board her United Airlines plane.
Amputee Crawled After Airport Took Scooter Batteries
"They're taking my legs—and not only that, my dignity," Stearn Hodge said.
United Airlines Plane Engine Catches Fire During Flight
No injuries were reported, and the cause of the fire is under investigation.
Virgin Airlines No Longer Mandates Makeup for Women
The U.K. airline will also provide female crew members with trousers as standard.
Paraplegic Passenger Forced to 'Scoot Down Aisle'
A spokesperson for the airline told Newsweek the company was indeed working to improve accessibility.
