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December 13, 2024 at 5:44 PM
United Airlines integrates Apple AirTags to track luggage
United is the first airline to accept location data from AirTags to help customers keep up with the location of their luggage in real-time.
December 13, 2024 at 5:44 PM
December 12, 2024 at 7:52 PM
United 1st airline to integrate AirTag for luggage
United Airlines will use the shared location to more quickly find delayed bags and reunite them with customers.
December 12, 2024 at 7:52 PM
1 month ago
'Disruptive' passenger kicks chair on United flight from Austin to Los Angeles
The FAA says it is investigating after a passenger became “disruptive” aboard a United Airlines flight traveling from Austin to Los Angeles earlier this month.
1 month ago
2 months ago
Passenger brutally attacked on United flight
The FAA is investigating after a deaf and nonverbal man was assaulted by another passenger during a flight from San Francisco to Washington, D.C., on Monday.
2 months ago
2 months ago
Bloody assault on United Airlines flight is under investigation: FAA
The FBI says Everett Chad Nelson attacked a sleeping passenger on his flight Monday. The assault appeared to be sudden and random.
2 months ago
2 months ago
United Airlines passenger faces charges for allegedly beating up a sleeping passenger
An unprovoked passenger repeatedly punched the victim in the face and head, authorities said. Another passenger intervened, and police arrested the suspect as soon as the plane landed.
2 months ago
4 months ago
United Airlines flight attendants vote to authorize strike: Will it impact travel?
Flight attendants are demanding significant double-digit base pay increases, compensation for time at work outside of flights, schedule flexibility and more.
4 months ago
4 months ago
United flight diverted to Memphis due to 'severe' turbulence: Airline
Flight UA1196 encountered "a brief period of severe turbulence" Wednesday afternoon, United Airlines said in a statement.
4 months ago
5 months ago
United Airlines passenger has in-flight meltdown
Disturbing video obtained by TMZ shows a woman seen biting a flight attendant’s uniform in the midst of a meltdown.
5 months ago
5 months ago
United flight loses tire on takeoff
A tire fell off a Boeing 757 when it was taking off from Los Angeles International Airport on Monday.
5 months ago
6 months ago
United 757 plane loses landing gear tire at LAX
A United 757 plane lost a main landing gear tire while taking off from Los Angeles International Airport. No one was hurt and the plane continued its flight to Denver, landing without incident.
6 months ago
6 months ago
United plane loses tire during takeoff at LAX
A United 757 plane lost one of its main landing gear tires as it took off from Los Angeles International Airport Monday morning, the airline said.
6 months ago
6 months ago
Pioneering Black female pilot for Air Force, United Airlines lands final flight
Pioneering pilot Capt. Theresa Claiborne has retired after 43 years of flying, first in the U.S. Air Force then as a Captain at United Airlines.
6 months ago
6 months ago
United Airlines mechanic surprised by his pilot daughter
Mike Savage is retiring as a plane mechanic at United Airlines after 46 years. His daughter, Julie Savage, a pilot, surprised him at the gate where he works on his last day.
6 months ago
7 months ago
Final flight for United Airlines’ 1st Black female pilot
Hired by United 34 years ago, Theresa Claiborne previously made history as the first Black female pilot in the U.S. Air Force.
7 months ago
8 months ago
'Belligerent' man ordered to pay United Airlines $20K for flight diversion: DOJ
The DOJ noted that the passenger threatened to "mess up the plane" amid the altercation.
8 months ago
8 months ago
United Airlines offers flight deal in nod to new Taylor Swift album
United Airlines is offering a 13% discount on certain flights booked April 19 in tandem with the new Taylor Swift album, "The Tortured Poets Department."
8 months ago
9 months ago
United asks some pilots to take unpaid leave with fewer new planes to fly
The airline is asking pilots to take unpaid time off because it won’t have as many planes as it was expecting due to Boeing scaling back production as it faces FAA scrutiny over its safety standards.
9 months ago
9 months ago
United Airlines jet hits severe turbulence
Several were injured and more treated for motion sickness as a flight from Tel Aviv was diverted due to heavy turbulence as it tried to land at Newark airport.
9 months ago
9 months ago
United Airlines under renewed scrutiny from FAA
After several recent mishaps, the FAA confirms its increased oversight of United Airlines to identify and ensure safety.
9 months ago
9 months ago
FAA to evaluate United Airlines safety
The Federal Aviation Administration is stepping up its oversight of United Airlines after a string of incidents.
9 months ago
9 months ago
United Airlines now lets loyalty members pool award miles with up to 5 people
United Airlines has announced it will allow groups up to five people on a MileagePlus account to share and redeem miles.
9 months ago
9 months ago
United Airlines CEO announces safety review following string of incidents
In a letter to customers, CEO Scott Kirby said "safety is our highest priority" after a number of high-profile incidents at the airline.
9 months ago
9 months ago
United Airlines CEO addresses safety concerns
Scott Kirby assured customers in a letter that "safety is our highest priority" after a number of high-profile incidents raised concerns.
9 months ago
10 months ago
United flight rolls off runway
A flight from Memphis to Houston rolled off the taxiway and into the grass but none of the passengers and crew were hurt.
10 months ago
10 months ago
Tire falls off United Airlines flight after takeoff from San Francisco
A United flight lost one of its tires after taking off from San Francisco on Thursday, causing the Japan-bound plane to be diverted to Los Angeles, the airline said.
10 months ago
10 months ago
Tire falls off United Airlines flight after takeoff from San Francisco
A United Airlines flight lost one of its tires during takeoff from San Francisco on Thursday, causing the Japan-bound plane to be diverted to Los Angeles, where it landed safely, the airline said.
10 months ago
10 months ago
United Airlines plane makes emergency landing
A United Airlines plane en route to Fort Myers from Houston on Monday made an emergency landing after flames were seen coming out of one its engines.
10 months ago
10 months ago
FBI investigating reported bomb threat that diverted plane
The United Airlines flight was heading from Newark, New Jersey, to Los Angeles when the crew reported a security issue.
10 months ago
1 year ago
United finds loose bolts on its planes in wake of Alaska Airlines door plug incident
United Airlines says that it has found loose bolts during inspections of its 737 Max 9 fleet in the wake of a door plug getting blown out of an Alaska Airlines plane.
1 year ago
1 year ago
United Airlines to prioritize window seat boarding, speeds up process by 2 minutes
United Airlines announced in an internal memo it is implementing WILMA boarding which goes in order of window, middle and aisle seats for economy passengers.
1 year ago
1 year ago
United temporarily grounds flights
United Airlines initially said it was "experiencing a systemwide technology issue."
1 year ago
1 year ago
United Airlines resumes flights following nationwide ground stop
United Airlines flights are resuming following a brief nationwide ground stop due to a computer issue, the airline said.
1 year ago
1 year ago
United Airlines resumes flights following nationwide ground stop
The airline said they were "experiencing a systemwide technology issue."
1 year ago
1 year ago
In an airline first, Braille coming to most United planes by 2026
United Airlines announced Thursday that it is the first U.S. airline to add Braille to its aircraft cabin interiors.
1 year ago
2 years ago
United pilots picket
United Airlines pilots, who have been flying without a raise for more than four years, took to picket lines in several airports as summer travel season approaches.
2 years ago
2 years ago
Unruly passenger faces charges for allegedly attacking flight attendant
The incident occurred on a United Airlines flight that was preparing to fly from San Francisco to Houston.
2 years ago
2 years ago
Passenger banned allegedly assaulting United worker, airline says
A passenger has been banned from flying with United Airlines following an incident that occurred on a flight from San Francisco to Houston.
2 years ago
2 years ago
Unruly passenger punches flight attendant
An angry male passenger was seen on video striking a United Airlines employee while on a flight from San Francisco to Houston.
2 years ago
2 years ago
New details about mid-air attack on United Airlines flight
The acting FAA chief is set to testify on Capitol Hill after several close calls in the sky and new details were released about a suspect accused of trying to open an emergency door exit.
2 years ago
2 years ago
United Airlines passenger arrested for allegedly attacking a flight attendant
The FBI is now investigating after the suspect reportedly attempted to open the emergency exit door and tried to stab an attendant prior to landing.
2 years ago
2 years ago
4 injured after battery catches fire on United flight
Four people were taken to the hospital after an external battery caught fire on a United Airlines flight early Tuesday.
2 years ago
2 years ago
United Airlines faces possible $1.15M fine from FAA over pre-flight system check
United Airlines could pay a $1.15 million fine after allegedly conducting flights with planes that were not in airworthy condition, the FAA said
2 years ago
2 years ago
Houston airport fire grounds United Airlines flights
A fire Sunday morning in a laundry room at the George Bush Intercontinental Airport prompted a ground stop on all United Airlines flights to Houston, officials said.
2 years ago
2 years ago
2 travelers say their wheelchairs were lost on same United Airlines flight
Two travelers said United Airlines lost their wheelchairs after taking a flight with the carrier earlier this week.
2 years ago
2 years ago
Southwest CEO is 'truly sorry' over flight cancellations
"I'm apologizing to them daily," Southwest CEO Bob Jordan said.
2 years ago
2 years ago
United flight experiences a bird strike
A United Airlines flight traveling from Chicago to Miami experienced a bird strike, with a passenger capturing video of flames shooting from the engine.
2 years ago
2 years ago
United Airlines exec blames FAA for flight issues
The Federal Aviation Administration fired back after the airline's COO blamed the FAA over staffing issues at air traffic control centers.
2 years ago
2 years ago
United Airlines official warns employees of summer flight disruptions
The United official blamed a shortage of air traffic controllers and the weather for the majority of recent delays and cancellations.
2 years ago
3 years ago
United Airlines fires worker who allegedly slapped ex-NFL player
United Airlines said an employee was fired after allegedly slapping former NFL player Brendan Langley at the bag-drop desk at Newark Liberty International Airport last week.
3 years ago