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New United Flight to Brisbane brings tourism opportunities

Juergen T Steinmetz Jun 8, 2022

eTurboNews | eTN Tourism in Australia and the United States will get a sizable push later this year. You cannot book the flight yet on united.com, but the Queensland Government and Brisbane…

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United adds New York-Nice flights, increases Monaco connections

Harry Johnson Apr 29, 2022

United adds New York-Nice flights, increases Monaco connections - United Airlines will be adding new services beginning April 29, linking New York/Newark to Nice, Monaco’s closest…

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United Resumes Melbourne-San Francisco Flights in May

Joe Cusmano Feb 21, 2022

While United Airlines hasn’t been flying between Melbourne and the United States since a pandemic put life on hold, they have scheduled the return of its Melbourne to San Francisco route for…

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United Flight Turns Around Mid-Air After Two Passengers Sneak Into Business Class

Joe Cusmano Jan 29, 2022

After two passengers allegedly tried to sneak into business class, an international flight was forced to turn around mid-flight.

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United Warns Omicron Delays Travel Recovery, Raises Costs

Joe Cusmano Jan 27, 2022

United Airlines claimed the latest increase of Covid-19 infections has hampered bookings and would further delay the airline’s recovery from the pandemic.

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3,000 United Airlines Employees Test Positive

Joe Cusmano Jan 15, 2022

We think Omicron is wreaking havoc on the airline industry in Australia, we aren’t the only ones who have been affected.

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United Airlines Pilots Offered Triple Pay Amid Travel Mayhem

Joe Cusmano Jan 4, 2022

Pilots who accept additional flights due to adverse weather and the Covid-19 Omicron variant will receive a three-fold increase in pay, United Airlines announced Friday.

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United Airlines will be the largest airline in the world by mid-2022

Joe Cusmano Nov 25, 2021

Scott Kirby, CEO of United Airlines, is unapologetic: United Airlines expects to be the world’s biggest airline by next summer as it awaits the return of its 777 aircraft and continues to…

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United Airlines CEO says to expect higher fares as jet fuel price

Joe Cusmano Oct 28, 2021

United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby said Wednesday that jet fuel prices have risen to levels not seen since before the Covid epidemic, which is expected to raise airfares.

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United Airlines to fire 232 employees who refused to get vax

Joe Cusmano Oct 20, 2021

United Airlines is terminating 232 employees for refusing to be vaccinated, according to CEO Scott Kirby.

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United Airlines’ passenger unruly behaviour caught on TikTok

Joe Cusmano Oct 14, 2021

Unruly passenger behaviour has become all too common in the United States, to the point where lawmakers are taking notice and considering making it a criminal offence.

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United CEO: a ‘handful’ of staff resigned over vaccine mandate

Joe Cusmano Sep 24, 2021

Scott Kirby, CEO of United Airlines, said he is aware of less than ten employees who have left in protest of the airline's vaccine policy.

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United Airlines will require employees to be vaccinated

Joe Cusmano Aug 10, 2021

United Airlines announced Friday that it will require all employees to be vaccinated against the coronavirus as a condition of employment.

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United Airlines let passengers pre-order food before flights

Joe Cusmano Aug 4, 2021

United Airlines announced a new option for passengers to pre-order food, snacks, and beverages online up to five days before their scheduled flight.

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US Airlines say COVID-19 variants aren’t hurting bookings

Joe Cusmano Jul 28, 2021

Rising concern about the fast-spreading delta variant of COVID-19 is creating turbulence for the stocks of big travel companies.

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United flight evacuated after teen AirDropped photo of air gun

Joe Cusmano Jul 27, 2021

A teen caused a United Airlines flight to be evacuated after he AirDropped an image of a gun to other passengers.

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United Airlines to buy 100 19 seat electric planes

Joe Cusmano Jul 19, 2021

United Airlines announced on Tuesday that it will purchase 100 19-seat ES-19 electric planes from Swedish start-up Heart Aerospace, as the US carrier considers battery-powered aircraft for…

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United CEO voices optimism on future of travel

Joe Cusmano Jul 14, 2021

United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby, appearing on national television this Sunday morning on CBS’ ‘Face The Nation,’ voiced optimism over everything from the return of business travel to the…

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United Airlines to add bluetooth to in-flight entertainment

Joe Cusmano Jul 9, 2021

As part of United Airlines' “United Next” upgrade, the company is adding oft-requested support for Bluetooth headphones.

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United places massive order to buy 270 jets

Joe Cusmano Jul 2, 2021

United Airlines is overhauling its fleet with the biggest jetliner order in company history and an ambitious upgrade for its aircraft cabins, bolstering a push to appeal to more travellers…

Man jumps from moving plane after trying to breach cockpit

Joe Cusmano Jun 29, 2021

A man jumped from a moving plane at Los Angeles International Airport Friday night after an unsuccessful attempt to access the flight’s cockpit.

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United requires all new hires to be vaccinated

Joe Cusmano Jun 8, 2021

United Airlines has announced it will require all new external hires to prove they have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19.

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United targets mid-July to get back to pre-Covid activities

Joe Cusmano Jun 2, 2021

United Airlines sees big for the coming northern summer and is adding 400 flights to its July schedule and increasing services to now available European destinations with the aim to offer…

Here’s how you can travel for free with United Airlines. Get vaccinated!

Megha Paul May 27, 2021

United Airlines is offering vaccinated members of its MileagePlus loyalty programme the chance to win a year’s worth of free travel and flights with its ‘Your Shot to Fly’ campaign

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United Airlines considered designating cabins for vaccinated pax

Joe Cusmano May 20, 2021

United Airlines chief executive Scott Kirby says the airline actively considered introducing a separate cabin on its planes where only vaccinated passengers would be allowed to sit.

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The airline industry’s recovery still has long way to go

Joe Cusmano Apr 13, 2021

Recent trends show the industry is beginning to recover from the pandemic particularly in the US where the vaccination has been very aggressive without delays.

United Airlines to restart new pilot hiring as air travel picks up

Joe Cusmano Apr 9, 2021

United Airlines could start hiring new pilots as early as next month according to an internal memo shared with pilots last week.

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United Airlines adding new nonstop flights to Africa, India and Hawaii

Harry S. Johnson Sep 10, 2020

United Airlines today announced plans to expand its global route network with new nonstop service to Africa, India and Hawaii. With these new routes, United will offer more nonstop service…

After United, Delta and American also axe change fees

Kristin Mariano Sep 1, 2020

American and Delta airlines have followed United in taking out change fees on domestic routes, with the exception of economy fares.

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United Airlines says good bye to change fees

Juergen Steinmetz Aug 31, 2020

United Airlines is permanently eliminating change fees on all standard Economy and Premium cabin tickets for travel within the U.S., effective immediately.

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United Airlines axes 2,850 pilot jobs

Harry S. Johnson Aug 28, 2020

United Airlines Holdings Inc. announced today that it is preparing to eliminate 2,850 (about 21% of the total) pilot jobs in 2020, unless the federal government approves further U.S.…

United Airlines doubles San Francisco to Shanghai flights

Megha Paul Aug 21, 2020

United Airlines says it will increase service to China from two to four weekly flights from San Francisco to Shanghai’s Pudong International Airport

United Airlines doubles service between San Francisco and Shanghai

Harry S. Johnson Aug 19, 2020

United Airlines today announced it will increase service to China from two to four weekly flights between San Francisco and Shanghai’s Pudong International Airport via Seoul’s Incheon…

World’s five largest airlines lost over USD 40 billion since January amid COVID-19

Megha Paul Jul 30, 2020

The world’s largest airline companies are witnessing staggering losses in their market capitalisation

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Warren Buffett dumps airlines shares despite pent-up demand for air travel

Kristin Mariano May 4, 2020

Warren Buffett, the legendary investor from Nebraska, has announced that he sold his stakes in four major US airlines.

Vistara and United launch codeshare operations

Megha Paul Feb 20, 2020

Vistara and United Airlines have implemented the code-share agreement signed in June 2019. It enables United to code share on Vistara-operated Indian domestic flights starting 28…

A journey ‘Into America’s Wild’

Megha Paul Feb 6, 2020

‘Into America’s Wild’, the new 3D documentary for exhibition in IMAX and giant-screen theatres, will take viewers on an incredible journey through the nation’s most iconic wilderness…

United Airlines wins accolades for LGBTQ+ workplace equality

Megha Paul Jan 31, 2020

United Airlines announced it has received a perfect score of 100% on the 2020 Corporate Equality Index (CEI), a premier benchmarking survey and report on corporate policies and practices…

World’s most punctual airlines revealed

Megha Paul Jan 7, 2020

The results of OAG Punctuality League 2020 have revealed a comprehensive ranking of the world’s largest airlines and airports for on-time performance (OTP). Garuda Indonesia takes the…

United to launch Dublin-San Francisco flights in June

Megha Paul Dec 23, 2019

United Airlines has announced it will launch a new daily non-stop service from Dublin to its hub at San Francisco International Airport, beginning 6 June of next year. It will be the…

United eyes January return for 737 Max

Megha Paul Oct 15, 2019

United Airlines has become the latest carrier to predict an early 2020 return for the grounded 737 Max aircraft as regulators continue to work on software fixes over an issue that is…

United Airlines adds second daily San Francisco-Hong Kong flight

Megha Paul Jun 30, 2019

United Airlines announced it is offering customers a second daily nonstop flight between San Francisco and Hong Kong. Beginning 26 October, United Airlines will operate two daily…

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United Airlines’ unsheathed NDC is “fundamental to preparing for a successful future”

Alastair Newport Apr 3, 2019

Travel tech firm Sabre Corporation has released its very first collection of New Distribution Capability (NDC) APIs with carrier United Airlines.

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United Airlines unveils meetings portal on Jetstream

Kristin Mariano Mar 14, 2019

United Airlines has launched its meetings portal as part of its Jetstream web offering.

Rough riders: IATA introduces real-time turbulence forecasting

Alastair Newport Dec 13, 2018

IATA (International Air Transport Association) has announced the launch of its new Turbulence Aware tool. The new resource has been developed to strengthen carrier’s ability to forecast,…

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United doubles down on Singapore-San Francisco by doubling up daily offering

Alastair Newport Nov 2, 2018

United’s second SG-SFO connection gives “passengers what the asked for: better sleep in the sky,” says country manager Laurence Chin.

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United upgrades Asian routes with new 777s

Mark Elliott Jul 4, 2017

United Airlines is upgrading three more of its Asian routes with the deployment of its revamped Boeing 777-300ER aircraft to Taipei, Beijing and Tokyo. On 1 August 2017, the US carrier…

The latest appointments from Sabre, Minor and more

Mark Elliott Jun 21, 2017

PIETER VAN DER HOEVEN has become Minor Hotels' new area general manager for Vietnam. Based at the Anantara Hoi An, he will now oversee the operations and sales of all Minor hotel brands…

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United commits to Boeing’s newest jet

Mark Elliott Jun 21, 2017

United Airlines has placed a major order for Boeing's new 737 MAX 10 aircraft, which was unveiled by the US planemaker this week. The deal, which was announced at the Paris Air Show,…

United gives Singapore a direct LAX link

Mark Elliott Jun 2, 2017

Singapore will be reconnected with Los Angeles later this year, when United Airlines launches one of the world's longest air routes. There have been no non-stop flights between the two…

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United CEO “humbled” by dragging incident

Mark Elliott Apr 18, 2017

United Airlines' chief executive officer, Oscar Munoz, has expressed regret for the incident in which a passenger was dragged off one of its flights. In a statement to coincide with…

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United CEO apologises for “upsetting” passenger removal

Mark Elliott Apr 11, 2017

United Airlines' CEO, Oscar Munoz, has apologised for an incident that saw a passenger forcibly removed from one if its flights. The incident, which went viral on social media after it…

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Qantas retains World’s Safest Airline title for fourth year running

Aaron Greenwood Jan 8, 2017

AirlineRatings.com, the world's only safety and product rating website, has announced its top 20 safest airlines for 2017 from the 425 it monitors, with Australian airline Qantas topping the…

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United welcomes new long-haul jet

Mark Elliott Dec 22, 2016

United Airlines has taken delivery of its first ever Boeing 777-300ER aircraft. The brand new long-haul jet was delivered straight from the Boeing factory in Washington state, marking…

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Hong Kong to welcome United’s latest long-haul jet

Mark Elliott Dec 12, 2016

United Airlines will add the Boeing 777-300ER to its fleet next year, and Hong Kong has been selected as the first long-haul destination for the new twin-aisle jet. The aircraft will…

The latest industry appointments

Mark Elliott Aug 24, 2016

JONG RAE KIM has become Korean Air's new regional manager for the UK & Ireland, based in London. Kim has been with Korean Air since 1996 and previously served at the airline's…

The latest industry appointments

Mark Elliott Aug 24, 2016

DOUG ANDERSON has been named CEO of American Express Global Business Travel (GBT). He arrives with more than 30 years of global management experience, the last nine of which were spent…

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United offers online “hovering” fare searches

Mark Elliott Jun 7, 2016

United Airlines has started utilising Amadeus' advanced online search tools to improve how its fares are displayed. Using the new "instant pricing" technology, passengers searching on…

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United Airlines unveils major business class overhaul

Mark Elliott Jun 3, 2016

United Airlines has unveiled plans for a major overhaul of its international business class product, with the launch of a series of new services both in-flight and on the ground.…

Singapore gets reconnected to US

Mark Elliott Jun 2, 2016

Direct flights between Singapore and the US restarted today, following two-and-a-half-year hiatus. Late on Wednesday, United Airlines’ first non-stop flight departed San Francisco…

United Airlines hits Silk Road with new route

Mark Elliott May 8, 2016

United Airlines has continued to expand its operations in China with the launch of its first direct service to Xi’an, the country's former capital and ancient Silk Road city. The first…

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Revealed: the world’s greenest (and least green) airlines

Mark Elliott Apr 27, 2016

A new study has revealed the world's most and least polluting airlines. The research conducted by Warwick Business School, which monitored airlines' carbon emissions over a seven-year…

United plans to launch New York-Tokyo Haneda flights

Mark Elliott Apr 22, 2016

United Airlines has applied for permission to launch a new route connecting New York with Tokyo. The US-based carrier revealed on Thursday that it is planning to operate daily flights…

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United, Air China join forces on trans-Pacific routes

Mark Elliott Mar 24, 2016

United Airlines and Air China have signed a new agreement aimed at coordinating their operations between the US and China. Building on an existing partnership, the new multi-year deal…

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United Airlines makes history with scheduled biofuel flights

Mark Elliott Mar 14, 2016

United Airlines has made history by becoming the first US carrier to use biofuel to power regular scheduled flights. The launch of flight 708 from Los Angeles International Airport…

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Air NZ, United enter revenue sharing deal

Mark Elliott Mar 11, 2016

Air New Zealand and United Airlines have entered into a revenue sharing agreement on routes between New Zealand and the US. Under the new alliance, the two companies will work…

Hangzhou to get first direct link to US

Mark Elliott Mar 9, 2016

The Chinese city of Hangzhou will be connected to the US for the first time this summer, when United Airlines launches a new direct service from San Francisco. Continuing the US carrier's…

New deal opens up trans-Pacific flights from Haneda

Mark Elliott Feb 19, 2016

A new agreement between the US and Japan will allow airlines to operate more trans-Pacific flights to and from Tokyo's Haneda Airport. The deal will enable carriers to launch daytime…

United to go “all-Dreamliner” on Australasia routes

Mark Elliott Feb 14, 2016

United Airlines will start operating its Boeing 787 Dreamliner on all routes to Australia and New Zealand this year. 2016 marks the 30th anniversary of the US carrier's first flights to…

United to fly direct from US to Singapore

Mark Elliott Jan 29, 2016

United Airlines has announced plans to launch direct flights between San Francisco and Singapore. Commencing on 1 June 2016, the new service will operate daily using United's new…

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Emirates flies A380 to Washington DC

Mark Elliott Jan 12, 2016

Emirates has revealed that it will deploy its Airbus A380 aircraft to Washington DC from the start of next month. Commencing on 1 February 2016, the airline will upgrade its daily…

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United Airlines celebrates 10 years in India

Mark Elliott Nov 23, 2015

United Airlines is celebrating the 10th anniversary of its inaugural service to India. The US carrier, under the former Continental Airlines brand, commenced services to India in…

Gulf Air partakes in WACRA 2015 conference

Mark Elliott Nov 8, 2015

The Worldwide Airline Customer Relations Association (WACRA) was recently held in Thailand. The event witnessed participation from over 50 airlines including chairperson and Gulf Air…

United Airlines, Air New Zealand team up for new trans-Pacific route

Mark Elliott Oct 9, 2015

United Airlines will launch a new direct service from San Francisco to Auckland next year, in partnership with Air New Zealand. Commencing in July 2016, United will serve the…

United to fly direct to Xi’an

Mark Elliott Sep 22, 2015

United Airlines is planning to launch direct trans-Pacific flights to Xi'an. The carrier has applied to the US Department of Transportation (DOT) for permission to commence a new…

The latest industry appointments

Mark Elliott Sep 9, 2015

OSCAR MUNOZ has become United Airlines’ new president & chief executive officer, following the resignation of Jeff Smisek. Munoz brings plenty of commercial experience to the…

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United Airlines invests in biofuel company

Mark Elliott Jul 2, 2015

United Airlines has purchased a stake in Fulcrum BioEnergy, which develops alternative fuels for the aviation industry. The US$30 million deal marks the single largest investment by a US…

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Air China teams up with United on more routes

Mark Elliott Jun 3, 2015

Air China and United Airlines have signed a new partnership that will expand their networks in the US and China. The two airlines, which are partners in the Star Alliance, have added…

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Etihad chief counters US carrier claims

Mark Elliott Jun 2, 2015

Etihad Airways has urged the US Government to ‘keep the skies open’, in a comprehensive formal response to the joint campaign by Delta Air Lines, United Airlines and American Airlines to…

United launches New York-Newcastle service

Aaron Greenwood May 26, 2015

United Airlines has launched its non-stop service between Newcastle and its New York hub, Newark Liberty International Airport. The flights will operate five times weekly until 7…

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New United website revamps online bookings

Mark Elliott May 13, 2015

United Airlines has unveiled a new version of its website that looks set to significantly improve the way customers are able to search for and book flights. The website, which is…

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Travel industry rallies for Nepal

Mark Elliott Apr 28, 2015

Several travel and tourism companies have pledged their support to Nepal, following the devastating earthquake that is now known to have killed more than 4,300 people in the country.…

United offers carbon-neutral flights

Mark Elliott Apr 15, 2015

United Airlines is offering passengers the chance to make their flight carbon-neutral this month. As part of its Eco-Skies programme, the US airline will offset the carbon emissions…

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United plans airport lounge overhaul

Mark Elliott Mar 5, 2015

United Airlines is planning to overhaul its global network of airport lounges. In the coming year, the airline will renovate its United Club lounges at Chicago O'Hare, Washington…

United spreads wings in China

Mark Elliott Dec 16, 2014

United Airlines will add more flights to China next year, with the addition of extra seasonal services from San Francisco - the airline's "trans-Pacific gateway hub". The current…

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United spreads wings across Pacific

Mark Elliott Oct 25, 2014

United Airlines is embarking on a major expansion of its Asia Pacific operations, with the launch of new routes to Australia, China, Japan and Korea. On 26 October 2014, the US…

The latest industry appointments

Mark Elliott Oct 1, 2014

CRAMER BALL has been officially appointed chief executive officer of Jet Airways. An Australian national, Ball has almost two decades of aviation experience, including roles at Etihad…

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United receives first extended Dreamliner

Mark Elliott Sep 5, 2014

United Airlines has become the first North American carrier to take delivery of the Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner - the new extended model of the long-haul aircraft. The new B787-9 was…

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United pens new GDS deal with Travelport

Mark Elliott Jun 25, 2014

United Airlines has signed a new long-term distribution agreement with Travelport that will see the carrier's fares and inventory sold via the Galileo and Worldspan GDS. And in…

United adds Dreamliner flights to Chengdu

Mark Elliott Jun 10, 2014

United Airlines has launched new Boeing 787 Dreamliner service between San Francisco Chengdu, the capital of southwest China's Sichuan province. The new route makes United the first…

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United connects San Francisco with Asia

Mark Elliott May 12, 2014

United Airlines has continued its Asian expansion from San Francisco. Following the recent launch of services connecting the Californian city with Taipei and plans to start services…

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United unveils new Heathrow lounges

Mark Elliott Apr 10, 2014

United Airlines showed a further commitment to the UK market today by unveiling two new airport lounges as part of Heathrow Airport’s new Terminal 2. The airline revealed the Global…

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United’s first Boeing 787-9 rolls out

Mark Elliott Apr 10, 2014

United Airlines’ first Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner has rolled out of the factory, ahead of its delivery this summer. The new aircraft will become the first of 26 B787-9s delivered to…

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United adds San-Francisco-Taipei

Mark Elliott Mar 29, 2014

United Airlines has boosted its Asian connections with the launch of a new route connecting San Francisco with Taipei, and an enhanced service between Houston and Tokyo. The new…

US travel industry rallies against LGBT legislation

Mark Elliott Feb 27, 2014

Several major companies in the travel industry have spoken out against proposed legislation that would allow businesses to refuse service to lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender…

United’s Dreamliner to fly to Australia

Mark Elliott Feb 21, 2014

United Airlines will deploy its newest aircraft on trans-Pacific services to Australia later this year. Commencing on 26 October 2014, the US carrier will start operating its brand…

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United rolls out recycled cups

Mark Elliott Feb 11, 2014

United Airlines is introducing new, eco-friendly coffee cups onboard its aircraft. To be rolled out on all United flights from mid-March, the new InCycle cup, manufactured by US-based…

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United posts US$1 billion profit in 2013

Mark Elliott Jan 24, 2014

United Airlines has posted a strong US$1.08 billion net profit for 2013. The world's second biggest airline, in terms of passenger traffic, managed to boost its annual net profits by…

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Delta remains world’s biggest airline

Mark Elliott Jan 9, 2014

Delta Air Lines carried more than 164 million passengers last year, cementing its place as the world's biggest airline in terms of passenger traffic. The Atlanta-based carrier’s total…

The latest industry appointments

Mark Elliott Dec 11, 2013

ALAN TANG has been announced as the new chief operating officer of Frasers Hospitality. With 13 years’ experience in the hospitality industry, Tang joins the serviced apartment company…

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United Airlines outlines plan to quadruple profits

Mark Elliott Nov 20, 2013

United Airlines has unveiled a major new strategy designed to help it multiply its profits as much as four-fold over the next four years. The US-based carrier is aiming to cut its…

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United cuts CO2 emissions

Mark Elliott Oct 22, 2013

United Airlines reduced its CO2 emissions by more than 811,643 metric tons in 2012, and is on track to cut fuel consumption by 85 million gallons (322m litres) in 2013. The…

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United plans new San Francisco-Tokyo flights

Mark Elliott Oct 20, 2013

United Airlines is planning to launch direct flights between San Francisco and Tokyo Haneda Airport, after new slots became available at the Japanese airport. The airline has applied…

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United equips 100th aircraft with Wi-Fi

Mark Elliott Oct 15, 2013

United Airlines has reached a milestone in the roll-out of in-flight Wi-Fi across its fleet, with the launch of its 100th internet-equipped aircraft. The US airline is fitting…

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United announces Edinburgh-Chicago route

Mark Elliott Sep 12, 2013

United Airlines has announced it will launch flights between Edinburgh and Chicago next year. The service will launch on 23 May with five flights a week until 12 June, when it will…

United Airlines recalls furloughed pilots

Mark Elliott Sep 8, 2013

US carrier United Airlines has said it is recalling almost 600 pilots who are currently furloughed in order to address potential future staffing problems. “We look forward to…

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United to fly B777s to Australia

Mark Elliott Aug 19, 2013

United Airlines will introduce the three-class Boeing 777 on its Australian routes next year. The US carrier has announced that from 1 April 2014 the 269-seat B777-200ER will be…

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United tests new ‘split winglets’

Mark Elliott Jul 18, 2013

United Airlines has become the first airline to equip one of its aircraft with a new type of fuel-saving wing extension. The new 'Split Scimitar Winglets' have been installed on one…

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Asian aviation tidbits

Mark Elliott Jul 11, 2013

China Eastern to launch Manila flights China Eastern Airlines has announced that it will launch a new service to Manila. From 18 October, the Shanghai-based airline will commence a…

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Paris Air Show – Deals from Day Four

Mark Elliott Jun 21, 2013

All this week, Travel Daily will be offering a round-up of the latest deals from Le Bourget... United Airlines has placed an order for 35 Airbus A350-1000 aircraft. The agreement…

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United Airlines invests in long-haul fleet

Mark Elliott Jun 21, 2013

United Airlines has had a busy week at the Paris Air Show, placing orders for 55 new wide-body aircraft as it modernises and expands its long-haul fleet. Following an order for 20…

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Paris Air Show – Deals from Day Two

Mark Elliott Jun 19, 2013

All this week, Travel Daily will be offering a round-up of the latest deals from Le Bourget… United Airlines has ordered 20 Boeing 787-10 Dreamliners. The US carrier has opted to add…

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Boeing launches longest Dreamliner

Mark Elliott Jun 18, 2013

Boeing has officially launched the longest version of its Dreamliner - the B787-10. The stretched version of the B787 has always been on Boeing's drawing board, but the planemaker…

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United completes long-haul upgrade

Mark Elliott Jun 13, 2013

United Airlines has completed the installation of flat bed seats and personal in-flight entertainment (IFE) systems) on all its long-haul international aircraft. The premium cabins of…

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Asian aviation tidbits

Mark Elliott Jun 12, 2013

Asiana to add Indonesia flights Asiana Airlines has announced plans to launch two new routes to Indonesia. From 19 July 2013, the South Korean carrier will commence daily flights…

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United deal to develop biofuel refinery

Mark Elliott Jun 11, 2013

United Airlines has signed a new deal aimed at advancing the commercial production of aviation biofuel. The US carrier has completed a purchase agreement with AltAir Fuels that will…

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United Dreamliner connects Denver with Tokyo

Mark Elliott Jun 11, 2013

United Airlines has relaunched international flights using its Boeing 787 Dreamliner, and inaugurated a new trans-Pacific route connecting Denver with Tokyo. The new service, which…

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United to add 40 new Embraer jets

May 22, 2013 7

United Airlines has announced plans to add 40 Embraer E-175 jets to its regional fleet. The new 76-seat aircraft will be operated by SkyWest Airlines under the United Express brand.…

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United relaunches Dreamliner

May 21, 2013 17

United Airlines welcomed its Boeing 787 Dreamliner back into service on Monday on a domestic flight from Houston. The departure from Houston to Chicago O’Hare marked the return of…

Austrian, United kick off partnership

Mark Elliott May 20, 2013 14

Austrian Airlines has said it plans to launch more intercontinental flights as its Chicago route commenced with United Airlines this week. The five-weekly service between Vienna and…

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United to relaunch B787 Tokyo flights in June

May 14, 2013 13

United Airlines has revealed that it will resume trans-Pacific flights to Tokyo using its Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft next month. The US-carrier confirmed this week that its…

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United slumps to full-year loss

Jan 25, 2013 16

United Continental Holdings, the world's largest airline group, dropped into the red in 2012, posting a heavy net loss of US$723 million for the 12-month period. The result marked a…

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United found not liable for 9/11

Mark Elliott Nov 22, 2012 16

United Airlines is not liable for the destruction of one of the World Trade Center’s North Tower on 9/11, a US court has ruled. The judge ruled in the airline's favour, saying United had…

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United to fly Dreamliner to Tokyo, Shanghai

Aug 24, 2012 0

United Airlines has announced the first destinations to be served by its new fleet of Boeing 787 Dreamliners, including the key Asian hubs of Tokyo and Shanghai. As previously announced,…

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United to fly Dreamliner to London

Mark Elliott Aug 23, 2012 15

United Airlines is to fly its Boeing 787 Dreamliner between Houston and Heathrow for two months, it has announced. The carrier’s new aircraft will fly between the airport from 4 February to…

Lost United deal dents Travelport

Mark Elliott Aug 8, 2012 0

Travelport has seen its net revenue drop US$22 million (£15.3m) in its Q2 results following the loss of its Master Services Agreement with United Airlines. The travel technology company…

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United unveils first Dreamliner

Aug 3, 2012 7

United Airlines has unveiled its first ever Boeing 787 Dreamliner. The airline rolled out of the paint hangar at Boeing’s facility in Washington state yesterday. United is the North…

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United places huge Boeing order

Jul 13, 2012 21

United Airlines has placed an order with Boeing for 150 B737 aircraft. Under the new agreement, which was signed yesterday at the Farnborough Airshow, United will purchase 100 B737 MAX 9…

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Birmingham-New York routes marks 15 years

Mark Elliott Jul 12, 2012 0

United Airlines marked the 15th anniversary of its route between Birmingham and New York this week with a gate ceremony at the UK airport. Bob Schumacher, managing director sales UK &…

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United unveils Dreamliner details

Mark Elliott Jul 10, 2012 16

United Airlines has unveiled details of its new Boeing 787 Dreamliners, the first of which will be delivered to the airline in September. The new twin-aisle aircraft will be configured with…

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United unveils Dreamliner details

Jul 10, 2012 1

United Airlines has unveiled details of its new Boeing 787 Dreamliners, the first of which will be delivered to the airline in September. The new twin-aisle aircraft will be configured with…

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United to fly B747 to Singapore

Jun 28, 2012 14

United Airlines has announces plans to upgrade its Hong Kong-Singapore service with the deployment of a Boeing 747-400 aircraft. From 27 October 2012, the daily flights between Asia's key…

Airlines and Aviation

United’s revamped B767s enter service

Jun 12, 2012 12

United Airlines yesterday introduced its newly reconfigured Boeing 767-300 aircraft into service. The aircraft now features flat-bed seats in a new United BusinessFirst cabin, along with…

Airlines and Aviation

United Airlines conducts special screening of MIB3 for trade

Mark Elliott Jun 10, 2012 10

United Airlines recently conducted a special screening of the new Men in Black 3 for the travel trade in Dubai. The special screening witnessed participation from over 170 travel agents who…

Airlines and Aviation

United to fly Dreamliner from Tokyo to Denver

May 23, 2012 15

United Airlines has announced plans to launch direct Boeing 787 Dreamliner flights between Denver and Tokyo Narita airport. Commencing on 31 March 2013, the new service will be operated…