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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 hours ago
October 31, 2024 at 1:07 AM
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.
October 31, 2024 at 1:07 AM
2 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.
2 months ago
2 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.
2 months ago
4 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.
4 months ago
4 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.
4 months ago
4 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.
4 months ago
4 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.
4 months ago
4 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.
4 months ago
5 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.
5 months ago
5 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.
5 months ago
6 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.
6 months ago
6 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."
6 months ago
7 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.
7 months ago
7 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.
7 months ago
7 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.
7 months ago
7 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.
7 months ago
7 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.
7 months ago
7 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.
7 months ago
7 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.
7 months ago
8 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.
8 months ago
8 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.
8 months ago
8 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.
8 months ago
8 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.
8 months ago
8 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.
8 months ago
10 months 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.
10 months 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
1 year 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.
1 year ago
1 year 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.
1 year ago
1 year 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.
1 year ago
1 year 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.
1 year 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
2 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.
2 years ago
2 years ago
United flight goes off runway, no injuries reported
Authorities said there were no injuries reported among the 13 passengers and three crew members aboard a United Express flight.
2 years ago
3 years ago
Man accused of raping woman on trans-Atlantic flight
The 40-year-old was taken into custody, but has since been released.
3 years ago
3 years ago
United Airlines CEO shares holiday surge preparation
Scott Kirby speaks to "GMA" about how the airline has braced for almost twice as much air travel as last year and safety measures with the omicron variant on the rise.
3 years ago
3 years ago
United Airlines plane catches fire at Boston’s Logan Airport
The fire broke out in the tail end of the plane while it was at the gate. No passengers or crew were on board at the time and no one was hurt.
3 years ago