We haven’t even hit the last month of 2023, but that hasn’t meant that plans for summer 2024 aren’t already underway. For evidence of that, look no further than United Airlines, which just announced its full summer 2024 flight schedule. The are more extensive summer route offerings from the airline than ever before, with new … Read more
United to fly non-stop to 38 transatlantic cities, including the first and only direct flight between U.S. and Faro, Portugal and new flights to Reykjavik, Brussels, Rome and Malaga – plus service to popular destinations like Lisbon, Barcelona, Rome, Nice, Milan and Naples start up to two months earlier More options to more places give … Read more
For those with upcoming flights with one of the country’s largest airlines, a significant change in how you board the plane will be taking effect soon. Economy passengers with United Airlines will no longer have to play musical chairs after boarding the plane, but those who are sitting near the aisle will likely be among … Read more
United Airlines economy passengers will soon be spared the awkward boarding “seat shuffle” of climbing over one another to get to their seats. But those who prefer sitting near the aisle might need to be patient, as they’ll likely be among the last to be buckled into their seats. Starting Oct. 26, the Chicago-based airline … Read more
First-of-its-kind digital flight filter helps determine which aircraft can accommodate different sized chairs, better ensuring safe and secure handling for these special items In another industry first, United will reimburse customers for any increase in fare if an alternate flight is needed to accommodate their personal wheelchair CHICAGO, Sept. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — United Airlines … Read more
United Airlines said Tuesday that it has resumed flights after briefly grounding all aircraft in the U.S. at their point of departure due to a “systemwide technology issue.” “We have identified a fix for the technology issue and flights have resumed. We’re working with impacted customers to help them reach their destinations as soon as … Read more
United Airlines briefly halted plane departures on Tuesday. (Representational) New York, United States: United Airlines briefly halted plane departures Tuesday due to a “systemwide technology issue” before fixing the problem and lifting the ground stop. The big US carrier told AFP in a 1730 GMT email that it was holding all aircraft at their departure … Read more
CNN — United Airlines delayed more than 300 flights after the FAA lifted a brief ground stop that continued to disrupt the carrier’s service nationwide. On Tuesday afternoon, United Airlines delayed all flights nationwide due to an “equipment outage,” according to an alert from the Federal Aviation Administration. In an update about an hour later, … Read more
Pilots on different routes that crossed the state Thursday night reported seeing strange lights in the sky above eastern Colorado, audio recordings of air traffic communications show. One pilot of a Southwest flight traveling from Phoenix to Minneapolis told air traffic controllers around 11 p.m., he saw bright lights appear, move from left to right … Read more
Airline passengers sick of cramped economy seating are paying up to enjoy more room and other perks up front. Now, some of the biggest carriers are trying to meet that demand by spending big on aircraft seating upgrades — a $2.6 billion market that’s still growing, per AeroDynamic Advisory, CNBC reported. Related: A ‘Very Frustrating’ … Read more