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United to replace Boeing 757s with 50 Airbus A321XLRs

United Airlines has ordered 50 Airbus A321XLRs to replace its Boeing 757 fleet. The 50‑aircraft purchase marks a shift toward ultra‑long‑range narrowbodies for routes served by 757s and will influence United's long‑term fleet planning, route economics and capacity on thin long‑haul markets.

2026-02-24T19:33:21.950927-08:00

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Major carriers suspend Puerto Vallarta flights after killing of CJNG leader sparks cartel retaliation

2026-02-22T11:14:03.025265-08:00

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DOT watchdog: FAA staffing shortfalls weakened oversight of United Airlines maintenance

2026-02-20T11:05:16.144838-08:00

CNBC

United revamps MileagePlus to favour co‑brand cardholders — up to 40% cuts for non‑cardholders

2026-02-19T04:54:30.884895-08:00

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United builds 'Act of God' assumptions into guidance to pre‑buffer disruption risk United Airlines says it deliberately issues conservative financial guidance by pre‑emptively modelling ‘Act of God’ scenarios — assigning likely costs from major disruptive events into forecasts — a practice that cushions reported results and helps the carrier meet quarterly targets when shocks occur.

2026-02-25T09:25:30.016893-08:00

United builds 'Act of God' assumptions into guidance to pre‑buffer disruption risk

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United to replace Boeing 757s with 50 Airbus A321XLRs United Airlines has ordered 50 Airbus A321XLRs to replace its Boeing 757 fleet. The 50‑aircraft purchase marks a shift toward ultra‑long‑range narrowbodies for routes served by 757s and will influence United's long‑term fleet planning, route economics and capacity on thin long‑haul markets.

2026-02-24T19:33:21.950927-08:00

United to replace Boeing 757s with 50 Airbus A321XLRs

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Major carriers suspend Puerto Vallarta flights after killing of CJNG leader sparks cartel retaliation Major carriers — Air Canada, United, WestJet, Air Transat, Flair and Porter — canceled or diverted flights to Puerto Vallarta, Guadalajara and Manzanillo after Mexican forces killed CJNG boss Nemesio ‘El Mencho’. Afac says international and most domestic services to Puerto Vallarta were suspended amid cartel retaliation.

2026-02-22T11:14:03.025265-08:00

Major carriers suspend Puerto Vallarta flights after killing of CJNG leader sparks cartel retaliation

Paddle Your Own Kanoo

United fires flight attendants after data analytics flags suspected sick‑leave abuse United Airlines has begun terminating flight attendants it says abused sick‑leave policies after deploying data‑analytics tools to identify trends and red flags. The carrier is using technology‑led monitoring to flag cases for disciplinary action, signalling a move toward algorithmic workforce enforcement within operations.

2026-02-22T07:25:23.539435-08:00

United fires flight attendants after data analytics flags suspected sick‑leave abuse

Reuters

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Azul exits U.S. Chapter 11 after cutting about $2.5bn of debt and leases Azul has completed its U.S. Chapter 11 restructuring, cutting about $2.5 billion of debt and lease obligations and exiting bankruptcy. Backed by United and American commitments, the recapitalization stabilizes the carrier’s balance sheet and allows focus on its ~800‑flight daily network and regional cargo growth.

2026-02-20T15:15:26.882729-08:00

Azul exits U.S. Chapter 11 after cutting about $2.5bn of debt and leases

Bloomberg

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DOT watchdog: FAA staffing shortfalls weakened oversight of United Airlines maintenance A U.S. Department of Transportation watchdog found FAA staffing shortages and high employee turnover weakened the agency’s oversight of United Airlines’ maintenance practices, producing persistent gaps in air‑carrier maintenance oversight. The report says the FAA has begun corrective steps, but many shortcomings remain tied to resourcing and planning.

2026-02-20T11:05:16.144838-08:00

DOT watchdog: FAA staffing shortfalls weakened oversight of United Airlines maintenance

Airline Weekly

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Why Delta and United are outpacing American — profit, strategy and recovery gaps Delta and United are pulling ahead on profitability and strategic recovery, while American lags and Frontier struggles to regain footing. The analysis breaks down profit drivers, network and fleet choices, and how scale, premium demand and operational execution are widening performance gaps across U.S. carriers.

2026-02-20T06:34:10.696897-08:00

Why Delta and United are outpacing American — profit, strategy and recovery gaps

CNBC

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United revamps MileagePlus to favour co‑brand cardholders — up to 40% cuts for non‑cardholders United Airlines is reshaping MileagePlus to favour co‑branded cardholders and elites, boosting accruals for cardholders while cutting mileage earning for non‑cardholders by up to 40%. It also raises award prices and tightens basic‑economy earning, accelerating a push toward a more card‑centric revenue model.

2026-02-19T04:54:30.884895-08:00

United revamps MileagePlus to favour co‑brand cardholders — up to 40% cuts for non‑cardholders

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United to replace Boeing 757s with 50 Airbus A321XLRs

Major carriers suspend Puerto Vallarta flights after killing of CJNG leader sparks cartel retaliation

DOT watchdog: FAA staffing shortfalls weakened oversight of United Airlines maintenance

United revamps MileagePlus to favour co‑brand cardholders — up to 40% cuts for non‑cardholders

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