The Federal Aviation Administration is weighing possible temporary action against United Airlines beyond what was described in a letter the company sent to employees Friday, two sources familiar tell CBS News. This comes in response to a series of concerning incidents involving United aircraft over the last month that included a wheel coming off a Boeing 777, and a panel … Read more
Widespread flight cancellations continued Tuesday as a winter storm pummeled the eastern U.S., causing headaches for thousands of travelers. As of 4:20 p.m. Eastern Time, airlines had scratched more than 2,200 scheduled U.S. flights, while roughly 6,800 flights were delayed, according to tracking service FlightAware. Thousands more trips were canceled or delayed over the weekend as … Read more
While fights on planes have become all too common — especially between singletons and families with small children — one local mom recently learned that the skies can still be friendly. Garden City, New York native Kelly Levine, 32, was anxious about traveling with her 5-month old daughter, Romy, to Mexico for a vacation. She … Read more
A number of issues led to a chaotic weekend in Munich for travelers trying to get to Chicago. The problems began Friday, when United Airlines Flight 952 experienced mechanical issues. The trouble lasted for hours. “What happened was just madness,” said Antony Jacobs, one of the hundreds onboard at the time. “No tugs to tug … Read more
Terminal B investments include expansion of 40 gates for larger aircraft, allowing for 40% more people to fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport New United Club will be the largest in the nation and Early Bag Storage facility is only one of its kind in North America Airline expects to create 1,500 United positions in Houston … Read more
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This year the airline has launched or enhanced dozens of features in its mobile app, at the airport and onboard its aircraft designed to make travel easier and more efficient for customers United expects its busiest ever Thanksgiving travel season – with more than 5.9 million people flying during the Thanksgiving travel period CHICAGO, Nov. … Read more
Proposed daily nonstop flights from Houston to Haneda will enhance consumer options for Tokyo travel in 64 U.S. communities across 18 states New route will strengthen ties between Japan and the fastest growing metro area in the U.S.1 and its 240+ Japanese-affiliated companies CHICAGO, Nov. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — United Airlines announced today it has filed … Read more
Airline grows Florida schedule by nearly 20% compared to last winter, adding more seats and flying more planes to the most-searched Florida destinations United also remains the nation’s largest carrier to ski destinations with direct flights to nearly a dozen top winter sports hubs including Jackson Hole, Vail and Big Sky CHICAGO, Nov. 8, 2023 … Read more
Home > Business Jekki Pascual, ABS-CBN News Oct 30 2023 12:34 PM A United Airlines flight from San Francisco arrives in Manila on Monday, October 30, marking the first direct flight of a US flag carrier between the Philippines and mainland United States. Jekki Pascual, ABS-CBN News MANILA — There could be more American carriers … Read more