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Dec 12, 2024, 2:21 PM
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United becomes 1st airline to use AirTag tracking luggage
United Airlines will use the shared location to more quickly find delayed bags and reunite them with customers.Dec 12, 2024, 2:21 PM
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Oct 30, 2024, 6:06 PM
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Bloody assault of sleeping passenger 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.Oct 30, 2024, 6:06 PM
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Aug 28, 2024, 6:56 PM
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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.Aug 28, 2024, 6:56 PM
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Aug 28, 2024, 6:40 PM
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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.Aug 28, 2024, 6:40 PM
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Jul 8, 2024, 4:23 PM
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United plane loses tire during takeoff at Los Angeles International Airport
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.Jul 8, 2024, 4:23 PM
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May 24, 2024, 2:47 PM
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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.May 24, 2024, 2:47 PM
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May 1, 2024, 3:47 PM
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'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.May 1, 2024, 3:47 PM
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Apr 19, 2024, 12:50 PM
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United Airlines offers 13% flight discount for 1 day in honor of 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."Apr 19, 2024, 12:50 PM
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Mar 22, 2024, 11:38 AM
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United Airlines allows MileagePlus members to pool award miles with friends, family
United Airlines has announced it will allow groups up to five people on a MileagePlus account to share and redeem miles.Mar 22, 2024, 11:38 AM
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Mar 7, 2024, 6:17 PM
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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.Mar 7, 2024, 6:17 PM
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Jan 8, 2024, 9:59 PM
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United finds loose bolts on 737 Max 9 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.Jan 8, 2024, 9:59 PM
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Oct 18, 2023, 12:50 PM
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United Airlines will soon prioritize window seat boarding to speed things up 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.Oct 18, 2023, 12:50 PM
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Sep 5, 2023, 4:32 PM
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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.Sep 5, 2023, 4:32 PM
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Jul 27, 2023, 8:15 AM
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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.Jul 27, 2023, 8:15 AM
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May 2, 2023, 5:55 PM
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Passenger banned from United Airlines after allegedly assaulting crew member, 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.May 2, 2023, 5:55 PM
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Feb 7, 2023, 3:10 PM
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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.Feb 7, 2023, 3:10 PM
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Feb 6, 2023, 6:28 PM
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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 saidFeb 6, 2023, 6:28 PM
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Feb 5, 2023, 3:29 PM
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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.Feb 5, 2023, 3:29 PM
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Jan 31, 2023, 8:14 PM
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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.Jan 31, 2023, 8:14 PM
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Dec 27, 2022, 7:39 PM
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Southwest CEO apologizes to passengers, staff after flight cancellation chaos
"I'm apologizing to them daily," Southwest CEO Bob Jordan said.Dec 27, 2022, 7:39 PM
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Feb 9, 2022, 4:49 PM
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Man accused of raping woman on United flight
The 40-year-old was taken into custody, but has since been released.Feb 9, 2022, 4:49 PM
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Jun 29, 2021, 1:21 PM
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United places largest aircraft order in its history
United Airlines on Tuesday announced the largest aircraft order in its history and the largest for the industry by a single carrier in more than a decade.Jun 29, 2021, 1:21 PM
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Sep 24, 2020, 10:51 AM
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US airline launches first COVID-19 testing program of its kind
First US airline launches COVID-19 pilot testing programSep 24, 2020, 10:51 AM
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Sep 16, 2020, 9:06 AM
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United will use antimicrobial spraying robots on some aircraft
United will now use antimicrobial spraying robots on some aircraftSep 16, 2020, 9:06 AM
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Dec 5, 2019, 8:36 AM
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Oscar Munoz to step down as CEO of United Airlines
He will stay at the company as executive chairman of the board.Dec 5, 2019, 8:36 AM
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Sep 30, 2019, 7:08 PM
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Dramatic video as engine cover comes loose on United jet
Passengers aboard a United flight departing Denver were alarmed when an engine cover came flapping loose. They praised the pilot for turning the plane around.Sep 30, 2019, 7:08 PM
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Jun 15, 2019, 3:05 PM
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Flights resume at Newark Airport after United flight skids off runway
It's in effect until 3 p.m., FAA said.Jun 15, 2019, 3:05 PM
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Apr 23, 2019, 4:01 AM
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Oscar Munoz, CEO of United Airlines, on the changing industry and customer expectations
Oscar Munoz sat down with ABC News' David Kerley.Apr 23, 2019, 4:01 AM
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Apr 5, 2019, 1:29 AM
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United Airlines flight diverted to Texas airport after cockpit screens went blank
United Airlines flight 4390 safely landed at Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport after two cockpit screens went blank mid-flight.Apr 5, 2019, 1:29 AM
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Feb 7, 2019, 4:01 AM
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Delta bets on bigger seats in smaller planes with new A220
While many airlines are cutting costs by removing seat-back screens and fitting more passengers on flights by cutting seat space, Delta is betting on a new strategy.Feb 7, 2019, 4:01 AM
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Jan 21, 2019, 12:18 AM
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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, 2019, 12:18 AM
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Jan 14, 2019, 1:25 PM
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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, 2019, 1:25 PM
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Jan 9, 2019, 1:30 AM
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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, 2019, 1:30 AM
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Jan 4, 2019, 4:21 AM
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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, 2019, 4:21 AM
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Aug 9, 2018, 9:46 PM
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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 9, 2018, 9:46 PM
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Apr 11, 2018, 9:53 AM
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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, 2018, 9:53 AM
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Mar 23, 2018, 2:46 AM
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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, 2018, 2:46 AM
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Mar 20, 2018, 10:17 AM
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United Airlines suspends program for pets flying in cargo compartments
The new rule will remain in effect indefinitely.Mar 20, 2018, 10:17 AM
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Mar 16, 2018, 5:44 PM
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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, 2018, 5:44 PM
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Mar 16, 2018, 10:05 AM
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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, 2018, 10:05 AM
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