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United and JetBlue Launch Cross-Site Booking and Reciprocal Loyalty with Shared JFK/Newark Slots

United Airlines and JetBlue Airways this week introduced a collaboration allowing customers to book flights interchangeably on both carriers' websites and earn and redeem TrueBlue and MileagePlus points across networks. The deal also establishes interline connectivity with shared slots at New York's JFK and Newark airports pending approval.

2025-05-29T04:18:57.735476-07:00

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Spirit Asks DOT to Block United-JetBlue ‘Blue Sky’ Partnership Over Antitrust Concerns

2025-06-24T12:42:49.576453-07:00

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United Debuts Premium-Heavy ‘Elevated’ Interiors on 787-9 with Polaris Studio Upsell

2025-05-13T04:04:47.456294-07:00

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Newark Liberty Controllers Blinded Again by 90-Second Radar and Comms Outage

2025-05-09T09:07:08.947806-07:00

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JetBlue and United Rebuke Spirit’s Antitrust Challenge to Blue Sky Partnership JetBlue and United Airlines have fired back at Spirit Airlines’ petition to the US Department of Transportation to block their ‘Blue Sky’ interline and reciprocal loyalty partnership. The carriers argue the deal boosts competition, expands network connectivity at key hubs and prevents fare increases.

2025-07-03T15:23:18.251044-07:00

JetBlue and United Rebuke Spirit’s Antitrust Challenge to Blue Sky Partnership

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United Airlines updates mobile app with AI-powered connection alerts and gate navigation United Airlines updated its mobile app, introducing AI-powered tools to help customers catch connecting flights. ConnectionSaver now alerts travellers if their next flight is held, while gate navigation with estimated walk times, real-time status updates and layover tips enhance the in-app experience.

2025-06-25T06:42:59.100051-07:00

United Airlines updates mobile app with AI-powered connection alerts and gate navigation

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Spirit Asks DOT to Block United-JetBlue ‘Blue Sky’ Partnership Over Antitrust Concerns Spirit Airlines has petitioned the US Department of Transportation to block United and JetBlue’s new “Blue Sky” partnership, labeling the interline accord anticompetitive. The carrier warns the deal could spawn similar alliances among major airlines, squeeze out smaller rivals and lead to higher fares for passengers.

2025-06-24T12:42:49.576453-07:00

Spirit Asks DOT to Block United-JetBlue ‘Blue Sky’ Partnership Over Antitrust Concerns

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United Airlines 777-200ER Returns to Dulles After Engine Shutdown En Route to Tokyo United Airlines flight UA803, a Boeing 777-200ER bound for Tokyo, shut down an engine mid-flight and returned to Washington Dulles on June 21. The aircraft landed safely with no injuries; maintenance teams are investigating the cause of the shutdown.

2025-06-22T19:56:11.013379-07:00

United Airlines 777-200ER Returns to Dulles After Engine Shutdown En Route to Tokyo

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United 777 UA507 Declares Emergency Mid-Atlantic En Route SFO–FCO United Airlines flight UA507, a Boeing 777-300ER en route from San Francisco to Rome, declared an emergency over the Atlantic Ocean Wednesday. The crew alerted air traffic control while coordinating potential diversion options amid the transatlantic crossing.

2025-06-22T00:47:03.246273-07:00

United 777 UA507 Declares Emergency Mid-Atlantic En Route SFO–FCO

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Major Carriers and Foundations Pledge Support for Airlink at Paris Air Show At this week’s Paris Air Show, the Airbus Foundation, GE Aerospace Foundation, Qatar Airways and United Airlines announced new commitments to Airlink, pledging financial and in-kind resources to bolster the nonprofit’s humanitarian airlift operations for disaster relief and medical aid.

2025-06-18T05:19:16.081348-07:00

Major Carriers and Foundations Pledge Support for Airlink at Paris Air Show

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JetZero Picks Greensboro for Z4 Blended-Wing Assembly, Paving Way for 10,000 Jobs JetZero has designated Piedmont Triad International Airport in Greensboro, North Carolina, as the finalist site for its Z4 blended-wing commercial aircraft assembly plant. The California startup aims to announce the location by the Paris Air Show, targeting creation of up to 10,000 direct jobs.

2025-06-11T09:32:01.525468-07:00

JetZero Picks Greensboro for Z4 Blended-Wing Assembly, Paving Way for 10,000 Jobs

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United Flight UA1182 Declares In-Flight Emergency, Squawks 7700 En Route ORD–SJC A United Airlines flight bound for San Jose from Chicago has declared an in-flight emergency, squawking transponder code 7700 while en route. The crew notified air traffic control and immediately initiated safety protocols as the aircraft prepared for a potential diversion.

2025-06-10T22:37:13.667806-07:00

United Flight UA1182 Declares In-Flight Emergency, Squawks 7700 En Route ORD–SJC

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