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- Jan 21
United Airlines passengers stranded at least 16 hours after plane diversion to Canada
United Flight 179 was traveling from Newark to Hong Kong.
Jan 21
- Jan 16
'Miracle on the Hudson' 10-year anniversary
Survivors reflect on the 10 years since the "Miracle on the Hudson."
Jan 16
- Jan 15
'Sully' remembers 'Miracle on the Hudson' on 10th anniversary
Captain Chesley Sullenberger landed a U.S. Airways Airbus, with 153 on board, in Manhattan's Hudson River after hitting a flock of geese.
Jan 15
- Jan 14
10 questions for Capt. 'Sully' Sullenberger on 10th anniversary of emergency landing on Hudson River
Ten years later, Capt. Chesley "Sully" Sullenberger still answering questions about his "Miracle on the Hudson" river landing.
Jan 14
- Jan 9
Paraplegic United passenger claims he 'had to scoot down the aisle' on his bottom
He said he had to scoot down down the plane's aisle on multiple occasions.
Jan 9
- Jan 4
United Airlines further tightens rules on emotional support animals
Starting Jan. 7, emotional support animals will be limited to United Airlines flights under eight hours. It is the latest carrier to tighten its rules.
Jan 4
- Aug 10
Former flight attendant says pilot posted explicit pictures of her online: Lawsuit
A former United Airlines flight attendant says a pilot posted sexually explicit photos and videos of her on pornographic websites and the airline failed to protect her.
Aug 10
- Apr 11
Aviation officer who dragged passenger from United plane sues airline, former employer
James Long alleges that he was unfairly terminated by his employer.
Apr 11
- Mar 23
Bumped United passenger walks away with $10,000 voucher
A woman received a $10,000 voucher when bumped from a full United flight.
Mar 23 - Mar 23
Bumped United passenger walks away with $10,000 voucher
For Allison Preiss, her travel experience ended much better than it began.
Mar 23
- Mar 20
United Airlines suspends program for pets flying in cargo compartments
The new rule will remain in effect indefinitely.
Mar 20 - Mar 20
United suspends new reservations for pets in cargo hold
After recent mishaps, United Airlines hits pause on its pet-flying business
Mar 20 - Mar 17
Father, young daughter were ordered to get off a plane
Southwest Airlines is taking heat for the incident after the scared toddler and her father were kicked off a flight.
Mar 17 - Mar 16
United Airlines flight diverted after dog 'mistakenly' placed on the plane
The dog has been "safely delivered" to its owner, the airline said.
Mar 16 - Mar 16
United Airlines mistakenly flies Kansas City-bound dog to Japan
United Airlines has started an investigation after workers accidentally flew a Kansas-bound dog to Japan, the airline confirms.
Mar 16 - Mar 15
United Airlines vows to make changes after puppy dies in overhead bin
The airline apologized today for sending a dog bound for Kansas City to Japan.
Mar 15 - Feb 28
United flight diverted because of smoke in cockpit
Both United and the FAA said they would investigate the matter.
Feb 28 - Feb 14
Passengers recall 'horrible' moment when United plane engine fell apart in midair
'I thought we were going to die," one passenger said.
Feb 14 - Dec 27
United apologizes for seat snafu involving congresswoman
Jean-Marie Simon says the airline gave her first-class seat to Texas Democrat Sheila Jackson.
Dec 27 - Nov 27
United flight diverted to London over reported medical emergency
Those who requested assistance have since been released, the airline said.
Nov 27 - Nov 8
Final flight of the 747 jet on United Airlines marks end of an era
By year's end, all domestic carriers are expected to have retired the jumbo jet.
Nov 8 - Oct 17
2 officers fired in connection with dragging doctor off United flight
In a now-viral video, officers dragged Dr. David Dao off a United flight.
Oct 17 - Aug 9
Dog dies on United flight after long delay, family says
United Airlines apologized and is investigating the incident.
Aug 9 - Aug 8
Family says dog died on delayed flight stuck on tarmac
According to a family's Facebook post, Lulu, a 5-year-old Cavalier King Charles Spaniel who was loaded in the cargo section of a United flight from Houston to San Francisco was dead when they went to pick her up following a two-hour delay on the ground.
Aug 8 - Aug 3
Passenger allegedly gropes teenage girl on United flight
"That's not cool," a flight attendant reportedly told her.
Aug 3 - Jul 13
Mom who says baby was overheated on United flight speaks out
Emily France said she thought she was going to lose her 4-month-old son "in my arms" when, she says, her son became overheated on a United flight grounded on the tarmac during a summer heat wave.
Jul 13 - Jul 7
United Airlines forces 2-year-old from his paid seat
The mother was forced to hold her son on her lap for a three-and-a-half hour flight after the airline gave away her son's seat to a standby passenger.
Jul 7 - Jul 7
United Airlines gives away toddler's seat, forces mom to hold him during flight
The airline apologized to the woman and offered a refund and compensation.
Jul 7 - Jul 6
United Airlines gives away toddler's seat, forces mom to carry him during flight
Shirley Yamauchi said United Airlines gave a standby customer the seat she purchased for her 2-year-old son, forcing her to carry the boy on her lap during a flight from Houston to Boston.
Jul 6 - Jun 29
Mom angered with United Airlines after she says baby overheated during tarmac delay
She says it took United too long to get her and her infant off the aircraft.
Jun 29 - Jun 21
Over a dozen people injured on United Airlines flight due to turbulence
A United Airlines flight traveling from Panama City, Panama, to Houston, Texas, experienced turbulence, sending passengers and a crew member to the hospital.
Jun 21 - Jun 2
Emergency on a United Airlines flight after the jet strikes a bird on takeoff
The plane returned to Chicago's O'Hare airport after losing an engine.
Jun 2 - May 31
United operated plane not in 'airworthy condition' 23 times, FAA says
The airline is being threatened with a $435,000 fine.
May 31 - May 24
United Airlines aircraft's engine catches fire, prompting Newark Airport's temporary closure
Passengers on the United aircraft were evacuated via a chute.
May 24 - May 9
Owners of giant rabbit threaten to sue United over its death
"his death goes beyond the life of one single giant rabbit," said an attorney.
May 9 - May 2
United CEO Oscar Munoz promises DC lawmakers, 'We will do better'
Industry leaders grilled on Capitol Hill after a series of customer run-ins.
May 2 - May 2
United CEO to Congress: 'We failed' our customers and company
Oscar Munoz apologized for his immediate response to the incident involving United passenger David Dao.
May 2 - Apr 28
United Airlines CEO to testify on Capitol Hill Tuesday after doctor dragged off flight
The airline reached a settlement with a roughed-up passenger on this week.
Apr 28 - Apr 28
United Airlines reaches settlement with passenger who was dragged off plane
The airline announces new policies, including payment of up to $10,000 to passengers who are overbooked.
Apr 28 - Apr 28
United Airlines settles with passenger dragged from flight
United did not disclose the terms of its settlement with Dr. David Dao, the passenger who was seen on video being violently removed from a flight.
Apr 28 - Apr 27
United CEO releases video message
"This is just the beginning of how we earn back your trust," Oscar Munoz, CEO of United Airlines, said in a video apology.
Apr 27 - Apr 27
More details emerge from internal report on United flight dustup
The airline is instituting yearly training for gate agents, among other changes.
Apr 27 - Apr 27
United investigating giant rabbit's death after trans-Atlantic flight
The bunny was being shipped to a celebrity who was not named, its breeder said.
Apr 27 - Apr 26
New video from United flight of passenger who was dragged from his seat
According to the police report on the confrontation, the officers who pulled David Dao from his seat said he was responsible for his broken nose and lost teeth.
Apr 26 - Apr 26
Incident report says doctor fought with officers before being pulled off United flight
Dr. Dao was physically and verbally combative on flight, aviation officer says.
Apr 26 - Apr 25
New video reveals moments before passenger was dragged off United flight
Also, a newly released police report claims an officer lost hold of a flailing Dao while officers tried to remove him from the plane.
Apr 25 - Apr 24
Lawyer: Doctor dragged from United flight planning legal action
His lawyer will also represent the woman in a recent American Airlines incident.
Apr 24 - Apr 18
Dao video a 'watershed moment' for United, embattled CEO says
After being widely criticized for his initial response to the incident, United's CEO is acknowledging that the Dao video represents a "watershed moment" for the airline.
Apr 18 - Apr 18
United Airlines issues new rules to employees for dealing with bumped passengers from overbooked flights
Airline crews must now be booked on a flight at least an hour prior to departure to avoid bumping passengers at the last minute.
Apr 18