Air Canada and United add six Canada–US routes for summer 2027
Air Canada and United Airlines have announced six new routes between Canada and the United States for summer 2027, alongside plans to renew and...
American Airlines donates 9/11 collection as aviation sector marks 25th anniversary
American Airlines and the CR Smith Museum are donating and lending an extensive collection of 9/11 artefacts to national memorial institutions as the United...
United announces record international expansion with 10 new destinations for 2027
United Airlines has announced the largest international network expansion in its history, adding ten destinations and three further routes across Europe and Asia in...
United Boeing 767 returns to Newark after mid-Atlantic hydraulic fault
A United Airlines Boeing 767-300ER was forced to return to Newark Liberty International Airport after a backup hydraulic system failure occurred during a flight...
FAA proposes $255,000 fine against United Airlines over alleged drug-testing violations
The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has proposed a civil penalty of $255,000 against United Airlines for allegedly violating federal drug and alcohol testing...
United Airlines faces lawsuit over “window seats” without actual windows
A California judge has allowed a class-action lawsuit against United Airlines to proceed after a passenger alleged the airline charged extra for a window...
United Airlines Shanghai–San Francisco flight diverts to Tokyo after disruptive passenger incident
A United Airlines Boeing 777-300ER (registration N2138U) operating flight UA858 from Shanghai to San Francisco was forced to divert to Tokyo Narita Airport after...
United jet narrowly misses drone while landing at Newark
A United Airlines Boeing 737-700 (registration N54711) carrying 106 passengers and five crew members narrowly avoided a collision with a drone while approaching Newark...
United unveils Patriotic aircraft livery and marks military pilot hiring milestone
United Airlines has introduced a special “Stars and Stripes” aircraft livery to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the United States while celebrating the success...
United Airlines resumes Nuuk (Greenland) service from New York for second summer season
United Airlines has resumed its seasonal nonstop service between Nuuk and Newark Liberty International Airport, restoring the only direct air link between Greenland and...
United Airlines flight to Mallorca returns to Newark after Bluetooth device triggers security concern
On 30 May, a United Airlines flight from Newark to Palma de Mallorca returned to its departure airport after a Bluetooth device detected on...
United Airlines captain returns to Dutch roots for emotional final flight after 46-year aviation career
For most pilots, a final flight marks the end of a career. For United Airlines Captain Jolanda Witvliet, it also marked a return to...
United Airlines flight diverts to Madison, Wisconsin over unruly passenger
On 29 May, a United Airlines Boeing 737-900, registered N69818, operated domestic flight UA2005 between Chicago and Minneapolis. During the flight, however, a passenger...
United flight diverts after passenger allegedly tries to open door mid-flight
A United Airlines flight from Newark Liberty International Airport to Guatemala City was forced to divert on Thursday evening after an unruly passenger allegedly...
United Boeing 767 declares emergency, diverts to Halifax en route to London
A United Airlines transatlantic flight from Chicago to London made an emergency diversion to Halifax on Saturday night after a technical problem aboard a...
United Airlines restarts Glasgow–New York Newark flights after six-year absence
United Airlines has resumed nonstop flights between Glasgow Airport and the New York area (with Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft), restoring a direct transatlantic...
Passenger incident forces emergency response on United flight to Newark
A 48-year-old man was detained after allegedly attacking a flight attendant and attempting to access the cockpit during a United Airlines flight as it...
United Airlines jet strikes highway light pole on approach to Newark, lands safely
A United Airlines flight struck a light pole of the New Jersey Turnpike (Interstate 95) and the trailer of a bakery truck with its...
United Airlines expands transatlantic network with new summer routes to Europe
United Airlines is significantly expanding its transatlantic offering for summer 2026, launching new nonstop routes to a range of emerging European destinations while reinforcing...
United Airlines warns on profits despite strong demand as fuel costs surge
United Airlines has issued a profit warning, lowering its full-year outlook despite reporting strong demand and solid first-quarter results. The airline now expects annual...