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United opens bookings for redesigned 'United Elevated' 787-9 — SFO–SIN service starts Apr 22, SFO–LHR Apr 30

United has opened ticket sales for its first Boeing 787-9 fitted with the redesigned 'United Elevated' international cabin—featuring Polaris Studio suites—launching inaugural San Francisco–Singapore service on April 22 and San Francisco–London Heathrow on April 30. Passengers can now reserve the carrier's most premium Dreamliner configuration.

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

FlightGlobal

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

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

CNBC

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

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United opens bookings for redesigned 'United Elevated' 787-9 — SFO–SIN service starts Apr 22, SFO–LHR Apr 30 United has opened ticket sales for its first Boeing 787-9 fitted with the redesigned 'United Elevated' international cabin—featuring Polaris Studio suites—launching inaugural San Francisco–Singapore service on April 22 and San Francisco–London Heathrow on April 30. Passengers can now reserve the carrier's most premium Dreamliner configuration.

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

United opens bookings for redesigned 'United Elevated' 787-9 — SFO–SIN service starts Apr 22, SFO–LHR Apr 30

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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

PaxEx.Aero

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Southwest to exit Chicago O'Hare and Washington Dulles on June 4, consolidating at Midway, BWI and DCA Southwest Airlines will end service at Chicago O’Hare (ORD) and Washington Dulles (IAD) on June 4, redirecting flights to Chicago Midway (MDW), Baltimore–Washington (BWI) and Reagan National (DCA). The move ends a multi‑year experiment at ORD after failing to displace United and American.

2026-03-13T08:54:44.633541-07:00

Southwest to exit Chicago O'Hare and Washington Dulles on June 4, consolidating at Midway, BWI and DCA

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United opens bookings for redesigned 'United Elevated' 787-9 — SFO–SIN service starts Apr 22, SFO–LHR Apr 30

United settles $27.5M lawsuit over voluntary retirement program

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

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

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