Tag: United
NEWS Nov 11, 2026 Hijack Suspect Who Stormed United Flight Cockpit Identified as Twice-Deported Illegal Immigrant Federal authorities identify the man who tried to breach the cockpit of a United Airlines flight to New Orleans as a twice-deported illegal immigrant. Read More →
INFORMATIONAL Nov 01, 2026 Ryanair Locked in Fuel at $77 a Barrel. Now Its Rivals Face the Price Shock Ryanair locked in much of its jet fuel at lower prices before the 2026 Iran conflict sent fuel costs soaring. With jet fuel prices more than doubling year over year, the airline has a cost advantage over rivals such as Delta Air Lines, American Airlines, United Airlines and Southwest. But its hedges expire in 2027, raising questions about future ticket prices, airline profitability and the next fuel-cost shock. Read More →
NEWS Oct 16, 2026 United and Air Canada Push to Expand Joint Venture Amid Cross-Border Travel Strains United Airlines and Air Canada plan to add routes to their joint venture as political tensions dampen travel demand between the two countries. Read More →
NEWS Oct 15, 2026 Southwest Overhauls Rapid Rewards and How it Affects You Southwest Airlines is expanding its Rapid Rewards program with new redemption options, tier benefits, and status perks. Here's what it means for you. Read More →
NEWS Oct 11, 2026 United 777 Diverts to Dublin After Cockpit Windscreen Cracks Over the Atlantic A United Airlines Boeing 777 bound for Milan made a steep descent and diverted to Dublin after its cockpit windscreen cracked mid-flight. Read More →
NEWS Oct 05, 2026 United Boeing 757 Makes Overweight Landing in Dublin After Crew Reports Strong Fuel Smell and Headaches A United Airlines Boeing 757 bound for Newark returned to Dublin Airport shortly after takeoff following reports of a fuel smell on board. Read More →
NEWS Oct 01, 2026 United Express Flight Returns to Houston After Cockpit Windshield Shatters Mid-Flight A United Express Embraer E175 flight to El Paso made an emergency return to Houston after its cockpit windshield shattered during flight. Read More →
NEWS Oct 01, 2026 US Moves to Accelerate Aircraft Certification Citing Competition from China's Aviation Industry The United States is pushing to speed up aircraft certification processes, citing rising competition from China's growing aerospace sector. Read More →
ROUTES Sep 30, 2026 United Airlines Deploys Premium-Heavy Boeing 787-9 on Two New Holiday Routes United Airlines will operate its high-premium Boeing 787-9 on routes to Houston and Sydney this holiday season, offering more business class seats. Read More →
NEWS Sep 25, 2026 United Airlines Passenger Says Carrier Forced Her to Sit Beside Man Who Masturbated During Flight A woman claims United Airlines kept her seated next to a passenger who exposed himself mid-flight, then allowed him to walk free upon landing. Read More →