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T-Mobile removes free inflight Wi‑Fi on American and United as carriers pivot to LEO connectivity deals

American and United have quietly ended free inflight Wi‑Fi for passengers with T‑Mobile phone plans, after T‑Mobile updated its inflight Wi‑Fi program to drop the United relationship. Both airlines deny T‑Mobile removed the service; T‑Mobile cites a “cryptic” explanation while continuing Starlink-equipped fleet deployments.

2026-04-16T05:59:34.065262-07:00

Reuters

United-American merger talks hit US political and antitrust roadblocks as Senate skepticism grows

2026-04-14T21:23:58.907846-07:00

Bloomberg

United CEO Scott Kirby reportedly floats potential acquisition of American Airlines in talks with US officials

2026-04-13T16:12:31.516578-07:00

FlightGlobal

Persistent GEnx engine fire aboard United 787-9 resisted onboard extinguishers and damaged surrounding components

2026-04-09T11:36:17.854583-07:00

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T-Mobile removes free inflight Wi‑Fi on American and United as carriers pivot to LEO connectivity deals American and United have quietly ended free inflight Wi‑Fi for passengers with T‑Mobile phone plans, after T‑Mobile updated its inflight Wi‑Fi program to drop the United relationship. Both airlines deny T‑Mobile removed the service; T‑Mobile cites a “cryptic” explanation while continuing Starlink-equipped fleet deployments.

2026-04-16T05:59:34.065262-07:00

T-Mobile removes free inflight Wi‑Fi on American and United as carriers pivot to LEO connectivity deals

Reuters

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United-American merger talks hit US political and antitrust roadblocks as Senate skepticism grows United Airlines’ proposed consolidation with American Airlines is facing resistance from US policymakers, with the White House declining to weigh in while flagging potential antitrust concerns. The bid—raised by CEO Scott Kirby in discussions including a late-February meeting with President Trump—now appears threatened by regulatory and legislative hurdles.

2026-04-14T21:23:58.907846-07:00

United-American merger talks hit US political and antitrust roadblocks as Senate skepticism grows

Bloomberg

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United CEO Scott Kirby reportedly floats potential acquisition of American Airlines in talks with US officials United CEO Scott Kirby has raised the idea of combining with American Airlines with multiple US government officials, according to Reuters and Bloomberg. The discussions reportedly took place over recent months and included a meeting with President Donald Trump in late February, but have not progressed to a deal.

2026-04-13T16:12:31.516578-07:00

United CEO Scott Kirby reportedly floats potential acquisition of American Airlines in talks with US officials

FlightGlobal

NTSB preliminary findings: United 737-800 taxied prematurely, hit Denver de-icing trucks US investigators say a United Airlines Boeing 737-800 collided with two de-icing trucks at Denver International after the jet began taxiing prematurely, with the crew apparently believing de-icing was complete. The aircraft was preparing for a 6 March service to Nashville, with the NTSB’s preliminary assessment now disclosed.

2026-04-10T00:09:04.722273-07:00

NTSB preliminary findings: United 737-800 taxied prematurely, hit Denver de-icing trucks

FlightGlobal

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Persistent GEnx engine fire aboard United 787-9 resisted onboard extinguishers and damaged surrounding components Last month a fire inside the left GE Aerospace GEnx turbofan on a United Airlines Boeing 787-9 continued burning despite crew discharging onboard extinguisher bottles. The persistent blaze damaged components surrounding the engine, according to post-incident examination, raising questions about in-flight engine fire suppression effectiveness.

2026-04-09T11:36:17.854583-07:00

Persistent GEnx engine fire aboard United 787-9 resisted onboard extinguishers and damaged surrounding components

Cranky Flier

United's media day: small cabin changes, big customer-experience bet At a recent media day United showcased incremental cabin changes — translucent walls, onboard closets, snack bars and bigger TVs — arguing that the sum of such design-led tweaks alters passenger choice. The presentation positions these experience upgrades as tools to differentiate the product and unlock ancillary revenue.

2026-04-09T04:01:48.882805-07:00

United's media day: small cabin changes, big customer-experience bet

The Air Current

FAA simulations at LAX and MCO highlight eVTOL airport‑taxi trade‑offs; United CEO remains skeptical FAA simulations at Los Angeles International (LAX) and Orlando International (MCO) show eVTOL 'airport taxi' operations create both operational challenges and potential throughput or connectivity benefits when introduced into busy airport airspace and ground environments. United Airlines' CEO has publicly expressed skepticism about their near‑term commercial viability at major hubs.

2026-04-07T15:22:42.452807-07:00

FAA simulations at LAX and MCO highlight eVTOL airport‑taxi trade‑offs; United CEO remains skeptical

Washington Post

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United to debut 'Relax Row' sky‑couches in economy next year; unveils new 787‑9 Polaris Studio and CRJ200 cabin refresh United will be the first U.S. carrier to introduce 'Relax Row' sky‑couches in economy, which the airline says will debut next year. At a Los Angeles cabin reveal United also showcased new Boeing 787‑9 Polaris Studio suites and an updated CRJ200 regional cabin.

2026-04-06T10:42:23.993160-07:00

United to debut 'Relax Row' sky‑couches in economy next year; unveils new 787‑9 Polaris Studio and CRJ200 cabin refresh

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T-Mobile removes free inflight Wi‑Fi on American and United as carriers pivot to LEO connectivity deals

United-American merger talks hit US political and antitrust roadblocks as Senate skepticism grows

United CEO Scott Kirby reportedly floats potential acquisition of American Airlines in talks with US officials

Persistent GEnx engine fire aboard United 787-9 resisted onboard extinguishers and damaged surrounding components

News Timeline