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.
Vaccine Passport: The Government Can't Share Your Data, But Airlines Can
"American Airlines' privacy policy's language is unclear enough that I cannot be sure that they won't share my health information to their email marketing provider," John Morris, an expert in privacy law with the Brookings Institution told Newsweek.
United Airlines Passenger Carrying Wad of Cash Causes Emergency Landing
The flight from Chicago to Los Angeles was forced to land in Denver in order to allow the unruly passenger to disembark.
Family Searching for Late Daughter's Beloved Doll After Leaving It on Plane
"[T]he doll is having an adventure of a lifetime...as if it's for my daughter Reagan," mother Roselle Martinez told Newsweek.
United Airlines to Issue Free Flights to Vaccinated Loyalty Members
We're excited to give people one more reason to get vaccinated so they can reunite with friends and family or take that long-awaited vacation which all could be just one shot away," United CEO Scott Kirby said.
Majority of Crypto Investors Believe It Will Make Them Rich
A survey of 1,000 Americans by MagnifyMoney, a division of Charlotte, North Carolina-based LendingTree, found that 62% of crypto investors believe they'll get rich.
Tucker Carlson Warns United Airlines Diversity Initiative Will Kill People
"The way people look is totally irrelevant. How they perform is all you should care about. Once you forget that, airplanes tend to crash," Carlson said.
United Airlines Sparks Debate With Pledge to Diversify Pilot Staff
The company announced on Tuesday that it aims to develop a pilot training program in which at least half of all trainees are women and people of color.
United Joins Delta in Criticizing Election Reform
All four major airlines have now publicly opposed election reforms in Georgia and Texas.
'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.'
