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United's $580M Concourse Expansion to Boost IAD Operations

United Airlines, alongside MWAA, has detailed plans for a 435,000-square-foot, 14-gate Concourse E at Washington Dulles. This $580 million expansion aims to transform passenger experience and significantly enhance United's international service capacity by late 2026.

2024-12-03T14:39:49.806200-08:00

Airline Economics

Nuuk Airport Inaugurates 2,200m Runway, Enabling Widebody Flights

2024-11-28T08:07:41.043164-08:00

Paddle Your Own Kanoo

United Airlines Criticizes FAA Over ATC Shortages Affecting Newark Operations

2024-11-27T01:04:52.259001-08:00

Wall Street Journal

Senate Slams Airlines for $12.4B 'Junk' Seat Fees; Executives to Testify

2024-11-26T04:23:57.273023-08:00

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Aviation Week

United's $580M Concourse Expansion to Boost IAD Operations United Airlines, alongside MWAA, has detailed plans for a 435,000-square-foot, 14-gate Concourse E at Washington Dulles. This $580 million expansion aims to transform passenger experience and significantly enhance United's international service capacity by late 2026.

2024-12-03T14:39:49.806200-08:00

United's $580M Concourse Expansion to Boost IAD Operations

Airline Economics

Nuuk Airport Inaugurates 2,200m Runway, Enabling Widebody Flights Nuuk now hosts transatlantic flights with the opening of its new 2,200-meter runway. Air Greenland's Airbus A330-800neo conducted the inaugural flight, marking a significant step for Greenland's aviation expansion. United Airlines and SAS plan to start flights next summer, enhancing connectivity.

2024-11-28T08:07:41.043164-08:00

Nuuk Airport Inaugurates 2,200m Runway, Enabling Widebody Flights

Paddle Your Own Kanoo

California Man Charged With Smuggling 71 Pounds of Meth on United Flight A 31-year-old man from San Fernando Valley attempted to transport 71 pounds of methamphetamine concealed in clothing on a United Airlines flight from Los Angeles to Sydney. Authorities apprehended him before departure, highlighting ongoing security challenges in aviation against illicit drug trafficking.

2024-11-27T06:39:56.585477-08:00

California Man Charged With Smuggling 71 Pounds of Meth on United Flight

Paddle Your Own Kanoo

United Airlines Criticizes FAA Over ATC Shortages Affecting Newark Operations United Airlines attributes significant disruptions at Newark Liberty International Airport to ongoing Federal Aviation Administration air traffic controller shortages, impacting over 343,000 passengers this November alone. The carrier urges the FAA to address staffing inadequacies to mitigate further delays.

2024-11-27T01:04:52.259001-08:00

United Airlines Criticizes FAA Over ATC Shortages Affecting Newark Operations

Wall Street Journal

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Senate Slams Airlines for $12.4B 'Junk' Seat Fees; Executives to Testify A U.S. Senate subcommittee is scrutinizing major airlines for profitably extracting $12.4 billion in seat selection fees from 2018-2023. Executives from American, Delta, United, Spirit, and Frontier are summoned to testify concerning the impact and transparency of these fees on December 4.

2024-11-26T04:23:57.273023-08:00

Senate Slams Airlines for $12.4B 'Junk' Seat Fees; Executives to Testify

Paddle Your Own Kanoo

United Airlines Constructs $16M Flight Attendant Training Facility near Dulles Scheduled to open in 2025, the 20,000 sq. ft. facility near Washington Dulles will train up to 650 flight attendants monthly, featuring advanced training equipment including a mock cabin. This expansion aligns with United's growth strategy and aims to enhance the training infrastructure.

2024-11-26T01:12:46.392114-08:00

United Airlines Constructs $16M Flight Attendant Training Facility near Dulles

Wall Street Journal

United and Delta Gain Profits from Premium Travel Investments United and Delta Air Lines capitalize on premium travel enhancements, such as segmented cabins and luxurious lounges, driving significant profit margins in the competitive airline industry.

2024-11-22T20:23:26.238793-08:00

United and Delta Gain Profits from Premium Travel Investments

Associated Press

US Budget Airlines Focus on Premium Customers Amid Profit Struggles America's low-cost carriers face financial challenges due to rising wages and competition from major airlines. Industry leaders critique their business models as flawed, suggesting a shift toward premium passengers might provide a path to enhanced profitability and stability.

2024-11-22T03:20:27.374608-08:00

US Budget Airlines Focus on Premium Customers Amid Profit Struggles

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