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United and JetBlue roll out reciprocal revenue bookings and expanded Blue Sky loyalty

Starting this week, travelers can book Blue Sky itineraries for either carrier directly through JetBlue's or United's websites and apps, paying with cash or redeeming loyalty points. The rollout expands earning and redemption across the Blue Sky collaboration and links JetBlue's leisure network with United's global reach.

2026-02-10T13:15:45.787681-08:00

Cranky Flier

American starts construction of expanded Admirals Club at Chicago O'Hare (Terminal 3, Concourse L)

2026-02-10T03:53:56.310084-08:00

Paddle Your Own Kanoo

United to introduce first 787 with next‑generation Polaris Suites at Washington Dulles

2026-02-09T12:52:46.723775-08:00

Reuters

United buys Spirit's final two Chicago O'Hare gates for $30.2m, escalates fight with American

2026-02-04T08:57:07.710847-08:00

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United and JetBlue roll out reciprocal revenue bookings and expanded Blue Sky loyalty Starting this week, travelers can book Blue Sky itineraries for either carrier directly through JetBlue's or United's websites and apps, paying with cash or redeeming loyalty points. The rollout expands earning and redemption across the Blue Sky collaboration and links JetBlue's leisure network with United's global reach.

2026-02-10T13:15:45.787681-08:00

United and JetBlue roll out reciprocal revenue bookings and expanded Blue Sky loyalty

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American starts construction of expanded Admirals Club at Chicago O'Hare (Terminal 3, Concourse L) American Airlines has begun construction on a significantly larger Admirals Club in Terminal 3, Concourse L at Chicago O'Hare; the existing Concourse L lounge will remain open during works. The expansion is the latest tangible escalation in the carriers' ongoing contest for hub dominance at ORD.

2026-02-10T03:53:56.310084-08:00

American starts construction of expanded Admirals Club at Chicago O'Hare (Terminal 3, Concourse L)

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United to introduce first 787 with next‑generation Polaris Suites at Washington Dulles United Airlines will introduce its first Boeing 787 Dreamliner fitted with next‑generation Polaris Suites at Washington Dulles, marking the carrier's initial in‑service rollout of the upgraded long‑haul premium cabin. The arrival provides the first public demonstration of United's refreshed Polaris configuration on a Dreamliner.

2026-02-09T12:52:46.723775-08:00

United to introduce first 787 with next‑generation Polaris Suites at Washington Dulles

Paddle Your Own Kanoo

United flight attendants reject tentative deal as airline offers pay hikes to win acceptance of new scheduling system Seventy-one percent of United Airlines flight attendants voted to reject a tentative contract, reopening negotiations over proposed scheduling reforms and pay. United has offered immediate pay increases to persuade crew to accept a controversial new scheduling system while talks resume.

2026-02-08T07:06:00.918764-08:00

United flight attendants reject tentative deal as airline offers pay hikes to win acceptance of new scheduling system

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American's $111M year leaves it far behind Delta and United, heightening pressure on CEO American Airlines posted just $111 million in annual profit, far behind Delta's $5 billion and United's $3.3 billion. The performance gap has intensified scrutiny of CEO Robert Isom and raised governance and operational questions as the carrier lags its biggest U.S. competitors.

2026-02-07T05:14:26.913733-08:00

American's $111M year leaves it far behind Delta and United, heightening pressure on CEO

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United ups Glasgow–Newark summer 2026 service — +22% capacity, extended through October United Airlines will increase capacity on its seasonal Glasgow–Newark nonstop for Summer 2026 by about 22%, adding seats and extending the service through October. The move expands transatlantic connectivity for Scotland and supports stronger summer leisure and premium travel demand.

2026-02-05T14:34:38.866467-08:00

United ups Glasgow–Newark summer 2026 service — +22% capacity, extended through October

Reuters

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United buys Spirit's final two Chicago O'Hare gates for $30.2m, escalates fight with American United Airlines agreed to purchase Spirit Airlines' remaining two preferential‑use gates at Chicago O'Hare (G12 and G14) for $30.2 million, according to filings. The move deepens United's expansion at ORD and increases pressure on American Airlines' position at the hub.

2026-02-04T08:57:07.710847-08:00

United buys Spirit's final two Chicago O'Hare gates for $30.2m, escalates fight with American

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United grounds flights for major IT upgrade as critical systems go offline United Airlines temporarily grounded flights and took key customer and operational systems offline to perform a major IT upgrade. The planned outage affected bookings, check‑in, baggage and other critical services, producing a controlled carrier‑wide disruption while the airline implemented software and infrastructure changes.

2026-02-04T00:47:18.355796-08:00

United grounds flights for major IT upgrade as critical systems go offline

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United and JetBlue roll out reciprocal revenue bookings and expanded Blue Sky loyalty

American starts construction of expanded Admirals Club at Chicago O'Hare (Terminal 3, Concourse L)

United to introduce first 787 with next‑generation Polaris Suites at Washington Dulles

United buys Spirit's final two Chicago O'Hare gates for $30.2m, escalates fight with American

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