Lufthansa Technik AVIATAR platform optimises maintenance operations at United Airlines
Over 600 aircraft to enter the platform Joint development on digital solutions for Boeing 737 fleet Lufthansa Technik AG is…
21 January 2021
United Airlines
United Airlines and United Express operate approximately 4,500 flights a day to 337 airports across five continents. In 2016, United and United Express operated more than 1.6 million flights carrying more than 143 million customers. United is proud to have the world’s most comprehensive route network, including U.S. mainland hubs in Chicago, Denver, Houston, Los Angeles, New York/Newark, San Francisco and Washington, D.C. United operates 743 mainline aircraft and the airline’s United Express partners operate 478 regional aircraft. The airline is a founding member of Star Alliance, which provides service to 190 countries via 28 member airlines. For more information, visit united.com, follow @United on Twitter or connect on Facebook. The common stock of United’s parent, United Continental Holdings, Inc., is traded on the NYSE under the symbol “UAL”.
A United Airlines passenger falls ill on a flight and dies with COVID-19 symptoms
United Airlines flight UA591 from Orlando to Los Angeles diverted to New Orleans on Monday after a male passenger had…
19 December 2020
First worldwide flights with COVID-19 vaccines from Brussels Airport successfully completed
The first flights with COVID-19 vaccines from Brussels Airport have been carried out successfully. Since the end of November, 7…
16 December 2020
United Airlines to operate charter flights from Brussels to position Pfizer Covid-19 vaccines
According to the Wall Street Journal, United Airlines has begun operating charter flights to help distribute Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine once…
28 November 2020
First United Airlines flight offering free transatlantic COVID-19 testing took off
First of its kind, the testing programme guarantees customers over two years old and crew test negative before departure On…
18 November 2020
United Airlines announces 8 new routes and increases flights to 19 destinations in the Caribbean, Central America and Mexico
United Airlines announced a significant expansion of its winter international schedule, introducing eight new routes and adding flights to 19…
18 October 2020
American Airlines and United Airlines furlough 32,000 employees
Both United Airlines and American Airlines have sent furlough notices to more than 32,000 employees. In the notice, the two…
2 October 2020
United Airlines strengthens global network, adding new non-stops to Africa, India and Hawaii
United Airlines announced plans to expand its global route network with new nonstop service to Africa, India and Hawaii. With these new routes,…
10 September 2020
Major U.S. Airlines waive ticket change fees
To reassure passengers and get passengers back, the three largest US airlines have decided to no longer charge change fees…
2 September 2020
Boeing grounds eight 787 Dreamliners for structural flaws
These aircraft might not withstand the physical stresses during flights After having detected two manufacturing defects that could compromise their…
30 August 2020
Lady Liberty as guest star at Munich Airport: United Airlines resumes flights to New York Newark Liberty Airport
United Airlines promoted the resumption of its flights to Newark Airport with the Statue of Liberty, the iconic symbol of…
6 August 2020
United Airlines plans to resume service on more than 25 international routes in September
United Airlines announced it plans to resume service on nearly 30 international routes in September, including flights to Asia, India,…
3 August 2020
United Airlines reinstates three flights a week from Munich to Washington
From Munich across the pond: Effective immediately, US airline United Airlines is resuming its flight connection to Washington. A Boeing…
13 July 2020
United Airlines further expands international schedule: adds new service between Chicago and Tel Aviv
United Airlines announced it is further expanding its international schedule in September with new nonstop service three days a week…
7 July 2020
United Airlines adds nearly 25,000 flights in August, including Chicago and Newark to Brussels
United Airlines today announced it is tripling the size of its August schedule compared to its June 2020 schedule, adding…
1 July 2020
United Airlines sells, leases back aircraft in bid to conserve cash
The holding company above United Airlines will sell and lease back 22 planes to Bank of China Aviation (BOC Aviation),…
20 April 2020
Lufthansa and United are eyeing a stake in TAP Air Portugal
Lufthansa has started negotiations to buy 45% of the capital of its Star Alliance sister member TAP Air Portugal from…
24 February 2020
United Airlines announces hourly shuttle between New York/Newark and Washington Reagan National
First of its kind jet (CRJ-550) to shuttle travellers between the Beltway and the Big Apple United Airlines announced a…
22 January 2020
United Airlines finds a replacement for its existing fleet of Boeing 757-200 aircraft and orders 50 Airbus A321XLR’s
On 3 December, United Airlines announced an order to purchase 50 new Airbus A321XLR aircraft, enabling the carrier to begin…
4 December 2019
United Airlines signs up with WFS for debut Cape Town services
United Airlines will partner with Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) as its cargo handling provider for the first-ever nonstop service by…
12 November 2019