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United to restart daily nonstop Houston (IAH)–Caracas (CCS) from Aug. 11 with Boeing 737 MAX 8

United Airlines will resume daily nonstop Houston–Caracas service on Aug. 11, restoring passenger connectivity after nearly nine years without the route. The IAH–CCS link will be operated with the Boeing 737 MAX 8, and tickets are already on sale.

2026-05-12T06:50:03.343350-07:00

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US majors back PAL–Alaska codeshare expansion, teeing up transpacific connectivity

2026-05-11T09:35:22.824695-07:00

Flying Magazine

Lawsuits proliferate after fatal UPS Louisville crash, targeting UPS, Boeing and the late pilot’s estate

2026-05-08T13:29:04.450147-07:00

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United Airlines trims domestic capacity at Chicago O’Hare

2026-05-08T12:54:20.948196-07:00

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United to restart daily nonstop Houston (IAH)–Caracas (CCS) from Aug. 11 with Boeing 737 MAX 8 United Airlines will resume daily nonstop Houston–Caracas service on Aug. 11, restoring passenger connectivity after nearly nine years without the route. The IAH–CCS link will be operated with the Boeing 737 MAX 8, and tickets are already on sale.

2026-05-12T06:50:03.343350-07:00

United to restart daily nonstop Houston (IAH)–Caracas (CCS) from Aug. 11 with Boeing 737 MAX 8

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US majors back PAL–Alaska codeshare expansion, teeing up transpacific connectivity American, Delta and United have indicated they have no objection to Philippine Airlines’ proposed codeshare expansion with Alaska Airlines. The plan would connect PAL’s transpacific flying to Alaska’s domestic U.S. network, broadening passenger itinerary options while navigating any remaining US regulatory review steps.

2026-05-11T09:35:22.824695-07:00

US majors back PAL–Alaska codeshare expansion, teeing up transpacific connectivity

Flying Magazine

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Lawsuits proliferate after fatal UPS Louisville crash, targeting UPS, Boeing and the late pilot’s estate Fifteen new lawsuits have been filed over the November 2025 UPS cargo flight crash near Louisville, Kentucky that killed 15 people and injured dozens more. The new filings name UPS, Boeing and the late pilot’s estate, escalating legal scrutiny around the incident and its contributing factors.

2026-05-08T13:29:04.450147-07:00

Lawsuits proliferate after fatal UPS Louisville crash, targeting UPS, Boeing and the late pilot’s estate

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United Airlines trims domestic capacity at Chicago O’Hare United Airlines is reducing domestic capacity at Chicago O’Hare, signalling a near-term network adjustment that will reshape frequency and seat supply into the peak domestic market.

2026-05-08T12:54:20.948196-07:00

United Airlines trims domestic capacity at Chicago O’Hare

AeroTime

SkyWest’s CRJ450 plan spotlights MHIRJ’s CRJ support as operators extend older regional-jet lives SkyWest’s planned CRJ450 fleet upgrade/positioning for United Airlines elevates the role of MHI RJ Aviation Group (MHIRJ) as CRJ support remains a key lever for regional operators seeking to extend older-airframe service lives. The shift underscores how OEM-backed support can influence utilization and fleet economics.

2026-05-06T13:15:55.673123-07:00

SkyWest’s CRJ450 plan spotlights MHIRJ’s CRJ support as operators extend older regional-jet lives

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United’s Scott Kirby challenges the ULCC model—citing cost-per-efficiency evidence versus Frontier’s execution United CEO Scott Kirby argues the ULCC model is “broken,” but a forensic look at ASM per gallon suggests Frontier’s operating execution is generating an advantage competitors can’t replicate. The debate centers on how ULCC cost performance translates into usable unit economics.

2026-05-05T10:08:55.725097-07:00

United’s Scott Kirby challenges the ULCC model—citing cost-per-efficiency evidence versus Frontier’s execution

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NTSB opens probe after United 767 clipped delivery truck and light pole during landing at Newark NTSB investigators have arrived at Newark International Airport to investigate a serious occurrence involving a United Airlines Boeing 767 that struck a delivery truck and a light pole while landing Sunday afternoon. United said the aircraft landed safely and taxied to the gate, with no injuries to passengers or crew.

2026-05-04T12:41:54.321070-07:00

NTSB opens probe after United 767 clipped delivery truck and light pole during landing at Newark

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Delta brings FOX One to Delta Sync, while United launches a dedicated Peacock inflight entertainment channel Delta will integrate FOX One into its Delta Sync ecosystem, expanding its onboard catalog with thousands of hours of content and offering live streaming while flying. United, meanwhile, is adding a dedicated Peacock inflight channel to deliver fan-favourite series and originals, strengthening its inflight entertainment offering.

2026-05-04T06:21:44.863391-07:00

Delta brings FOX One to Delta Sync, while United launches a dedicated Peacock inflight entertainment channel

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United to restart daily nonstop Houston (IAH)–Caracas (CCS) from Aug. 11 with Boeing 737 MAX 8

US majors back PAL–Alaska codeshare expansion, teeing up transpacific connectivity

Lawsuits proliferate after fatal UPS Louisville crash, targeting UPS, Boeing and the late pilot’s estate

United Airlines trims domestic capacity at Chicago O’Hare

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