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United opens bookings for first Boeing 787-9 with Elevated Polaris Studio suites; rolls out 737-8 MAX to Guam

United opened sales for its first Boeing 787-9 fitted with the new Elevated Polaris Studio suites, with the inaugural SFO–Singapore flight departing April 22 and SFO–London services from April 2026. The carrier also began introducing Boeing 737-8 MAX aircraft to Guam as part of a local fleet renewal.

2026-03-19T08:38:28.628413-07:00

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United settles $27.5M lawsuit over voluntary retirement program

2026-03-18T11:38:42.196221-07:00

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Shutdown and severe storms compound U.S. travel chaos as unpaid TSA strains airports; airlines press Congress

2026-03-16T04:57:50.366072-07:00

FlightGlobal

United A319 jet blast at Santa Barbara seriously injures ramp agent after misread marshalling signal

2026-03-18T05:54:45.385800-07:00

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United opens bookings for first Boeing 787-9 with Elevated Polaris Studio suites; rolls out 737-8 MAX to Guam United opened sales for its first Boeing 787-9 fitted with the new Elevated Polaris Studio suites, with the inaugural SFO–Singapore flight departing April 22 and SFO–London services from April 2026. The carrier also began introducing Boeing 737-8 MAX aircraft to Guam as part of a local fleet renewal.

2026-03-19T08:38:28.628413-07:00

United opens bookings for first Boeing 787-9 with Elevated Polaris Studio suites; rolls out 737-8 MAX to Guam

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United unveils Guam‑based Boeing 737‑8s — 10 jets due by year‑end, 164‑seat two‑class cabin United unveiled a Guam‑based Boeing 737‑8 (MAX 8), the first of 10 jets to be based on Guam and delivered by year‑end to replace its 737‑800s. The two‑class cabin seats 164 (14 Business, 150 Economy including some Economy Plus). United targets a full MAX fleet switch in 2026.

2026-03-18T19:09:08.569656-07:00

United unveils Guam‑based Boeing 737‑8s — 10 jets due by year‑end, 164‑seat two‑class cabin

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United settles $27.5M lawsuit over voluntary retirement program United Airlines has agreed to pay $27.5 million to settle a lawsuit over its voluntary retirement program, resolving claims brought by employees who participated in the offering. The settlement ends the legal dispute and will be recorded as a $27.5 million legal payment by the airline.

2026-03-18T11:38:42.196221-07:00

United settles $27.5M lawsuit over voluntary retirement program

FlightGlobal

United A319 jet blast at Santa Barbara seriously injures ramp agent after misread marshalling signal US investigators say a ramp agent was seriously injured by jet blast from a parked Airbus A319 at Santa Barbara Airport after misinterpreting signals from the aircraft marshaller. The United Airlines A319 had arrived from San Francisco on 18 July and the crew reported multiple electrical fault indications.

2026-03-18T05:54:45.385800-07:00

United A319 jet blast at Santa Barbara seriously injures ramp agent after misread marshalling signal

Skift

United and Marriott push targeted ad networks on inflight and hotel screens to monetize impulse traveler spending United and Marriott are pitching non‑travel brands to buy targeted ads on in‑flight entertainment and hotel room screens, citing BCG research that travelers make impulsive purchases. The initiative aims to monetize captive moments across travel touchpoints by selling contextually targeted advertising on their media networks.

2026-03-16T12:18:19.075348-07:00

United and Marriott push targeted ad networks on inflight and hotel screens to monetize impulse traveler spending

CNBC

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Shutdown and severe storms compound U.S. travel chaos as unpaid TSA strains airports; airlines press Congress As a partial federal shutdown leaves TSA officers working without pay, security lines have lengthened at major U.S. airports and some terminals are soliciting donations to support frontline staff. Simultaneous severe storms across the eastern U.S. have compounded disruptions, prompting airline CEOs and carriers to press Congress to restore funding and pass pay-protection measures.

2026-03-16T04:57:50.366072-07:00

Shutdown and severe storms compound U.S. travel chaos as unpaid TSA strains airports; airlines press Congress

Cranky Flier

Southwest pulls back from Chicago O'Hare and Washington Dulles, refocusing on Midway, BWI and Reagan Southwest is abandoning its pandemic-era strategy of operating primary-airport services alongside existing secondary hubs, withdrawing from Chicago O'Hare and Washington Dulles and reverting focus to Midway, BWI and Reagan. The airline previously ended its Houston IAH experiment in 2024; O'Hare now follows suit.

2026-03-16T03:48:56.539794-07:00

Southwest pulls back from Chicago O'Hare and Washington Dulles, refocusing on Midway, BWI and Reagan

Washington Post

Major U.S. carriers cut frequent‑flyer miles for Basic Economy passengers United, American and Delta have cut frequent‑flyer miles earned on Basic Economy tickets, reducing accruals for lowest‑fare customers. The move tightens loyalty programme economics for mass‑market travellers, affecting large leisure cohorts and signalling an industry push to prioritise higher‑yield revenue streams.

2026-03-15T21:54:55.334409-07:00

Major U.S. carriers cut frequent‑flyer miles for Basic Economy passengers

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United opens bookings for first Boeing 787-9 with Elevated Polaris Studio suites; rolls out 737-8 MAX to Guam

United settles $27.5M lawsuit over voluntary retirement program

Shutdown and severe storms compound U.S. travel chaos as unpaid TSA strains airports; airlines press Congress

United A319 jet blast at Santa Barbara seriously injures ramp agent after misread marshalling signal

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