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United 767-400ER lands at Newark after striking light pole, truck on New Jersey Turnpike; FAA investigation opened

US investigators are probing an incident in which a United Airlines Boeing 767-400ER on approach to Newark Liberty International Airport struck a light pole and a nearby delivery truck outside the airport perimeter. The aircraft landed safely, and the FAA says the event is under investigation.

2026-05-03T16:38:04.279808-07:00

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United flight diverts to Washington Dulles after passenger allegedly tries to open cabin door at 30,000–36,000 feet

2026-05-21T22:06:11.248730-07:00

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FAA investigates second recent close call at JFK involving parallel approaches by American and Air Canada regional jets

2026-04-22T05:35:18.212607-07:00

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FAA orders summer flight reductions at Chicago O’Hare to prevent overscheduling amid United–American hub fight

2026-04-16T16:16:26.144752-07:00

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United flight diverts to Washington Dulles after passenger allegedly tries to open cabin door at 30,000–36,000 feet A United Airlines Newark-to-Guatemala City flight was forced to divert to Washington Dulles after a passenger allegedly attempted to open a cabin door while the aircraft was cruising over the US East Coast. The incident was followed by an onboard assault on another traveler, per air traffic control audio.

2026-05-21T22:06:11.248730-07:00

United flight diverts to Washington Dulles after passenger allegedly tries to open cabin door at 30,000–36,000 feet

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Korean Air pilot seniority dispute emerges after Asiana merger integration Korean Air is facing a pilot seniority dispute following its Asiana merger, according to ch-aviation coverage. The issue highlights how merger integration plans can trigger crew-ranking and related operational frictions even after definitive merger steps are completed.

2026-05-13T18:50:45.787104-07:00

Korean Air pilot seniority dispute emerges after Asiana merger integration

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United flight attendants ratify new contract after 5.5 years; 82% vote yes United Airlines’ flight attendants have ratified a new collective bargaining agreement after 5.5 years without a raise, with 82% voting in favor. The deal includes pay potential exceeding $100 per hour and a $740 million lump-sum payout.

2026-05-12T11:20:36.128352-07:00

United flight attendants ratify new contract after 5.5 years; 82% vote yes

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Flight attendant union pushes airlines to screen passengers for hantavirus symptoms The ALPA-affiliated U.S. flight attendant union is urging airlines to add hantavirus symptom screening ahead of travel, using pre-flight emails and gate announcements instructing passengers to self-report recent exposure to rodents or contact with symptomatic individuals within the past 45 days. The request follows recent hantavirus exposure concerns involving air travel.

2026-05-09T10:53:30.741748-07:00

Flight attendant union pushes airlines to screen passengers for hantavirus symptoms

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United 767-400ER lands at Newark after striking light pole, truck on New Jersey Turnpike; FAA investigation opened US investigators are probing an incident in which a United Airlines Boeing 767-400ER on approach to Newark Liberty International Airport struck a light pole and a nearby delivery truck outside the airport perimeter. The aircraft landed safely, and the FAA says the event is under investigation.

2026-05-03T16:38:04.279808-07:00

United 767-400ER lands at Newark after striking light pole, truck on New Jersey Turnpike; FAA investigation opened

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United and Lyft expand MileagePlus rewards: customers can pay for U.S. rides with MileagePlus miles in the Lyft app United MileagePlus members with linked Lyft accounts can redeem MileagePlus miles to pay for Lyft rides through a new “Pay with Miles” feature inside the Lyft app. The update deepens the airline- rideshare partnership by adding miles redemption for point-of-ride purchases, the first such U.S. collaboration.

2026-04-29T07:30:06.071055-07:00

United and Lyft expand MileagePlus rewards: customers can pay for U.S. rides with MileagePlus miles in the Lyft app

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FAA investigates second recent close call at JFK involving parallel approaches by American and Air Canada regional jets The FAA is investigating a loss-of-separation incident at New York JFK involving two passenger jets—American Airlines’ regional aircraft and an Air Canada E175—during parallel approach operations. It is the second near-miss reported at the airport in recent days, prompting renewed scrutiny of approach spacing and procedures.

2026-04-22T05:35:18.212607-07:00

FAA investigates second recent close call at JFK involving parallel approaches by American and Air Canada regional jets

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Aer Lingus exits UK certificate and cuts/halts summer flying amid aircraft maintenance and pilot shortages; Ireland weighs SAF t Aer Lingus is transferring its A330-300s back to the parent company and ending operations on its UK certificate, while also cancelling multiple summer flights across the UK and Europe. The carrier cites aircraft maintenance, and pilot shortage concerns are raised by IALPA, as Ireland explores SAF tax relief following a reported reduction of ~500 flights.

2026-04-21T08:57:43.158107-07:00

Aer Lingus exits UK certificate and cuts/halts summer flying amid aircraft maintenance and pilot shortages; Ireland weighs SAF t

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United 767-400ER lands at Newark after striking light pole, truck on New Jersey Turnpike; FAA investigation opened

United flight diverts to Washington Dulles after passenger allegedly tries to open cabin door at 30,000–36,000 feet

FAA investigates second recent close call at JFK involving parallel approaches by American and Air Canada regional jets

FAA orders summer flight reductions at Chicago O’Hare to prevent overscheduling amid United–American hub fight

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