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Report: United CEO Scott Kirby floats a potential combination with American Airlines

United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby has reportedly pitched a possible merger or combination with rival American Airlines Group to senior Trump administration officials, according to people familiar with the conversations. Any tie-up would face intense regulatory scrutiny and revive a duopoly-style network fight between the carriers.

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

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

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

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United flight attendants near historic deal: $100+/hr top pay, 30% base raises — with key concessions

2026-04-03T23:58:48.974526-07:00

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Report: United CEO Scott Kirby floats a potential combination with American Airlines United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby has reportedly pitched a possible merger or combination with rival American Airlines Group to senior Trump administration officials, according to people familiar with the conversations. Any tie-up would face intense regulatory scrutiny and revive a duopoly-style network fight between the carriers.

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

Report: United CEO Scott Kirby floats a potential combination with American Airlines

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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

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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

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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

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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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United tentative flight-attendant deal would let carrier staff regional flights at ~50% lower pay A tentative agreement between United Airlines and its more than 30,000 flight attendants would allow the carrier to create its own regional airline, where cabin crew would earn roughly 50% less than mainline colleagues. The pact shifts pay and staffing flexibility to a subsidiary to lower unit labour costs.

2026-04-05T07:56:05.644423-07:00

United tentative flight-attendant deal would let carrier staff regional flights at ~50% lower pay

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United flight attendants near historic deal: $100+/hr top pay, 30% base raises — with key concessions United’s tentative flight attendant agreement promises historic pay — roughly 30% higher base wages, 50% boarding pay and senior rates topping $100/hour — plus better 401(k) match and hotel protections. But profit sharing still trails peers, retro pay is limited, and a regional-ownership restriction was dropped.

2026-04-03T23:58:48.974526-07:00

United flight attendants near historic deal: $100+/hr top pay, 30% base raises — with key concessions

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Report: United CEO Scott Kirby floats a potential combination with American Airlines

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

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

United flight attendants near historic deal: $100+/hr top pay, 30% base raises — with key concessions

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