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FAA simulations at LAX and MCO highlight eVTOL airport‑taxi trade‑offs; United CEO remains skeptical

FAA simulations at Los Angeles International (LAX) and Orlando International (MCO) show eVTOL 'airport taxi' operations create both operational challenges and potential throughput or connectivity benefits when introduced into busy airport airspace and ground environments. United Airlines' CEO has publicly expressed skepticism about their near‑term commercial viability at major hubs.

2026-04-07T15:22:42.452807-07:00

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United to debut 'Relax Row' sky‑couches in economy next year; unveils new 787‑9 Polaris Studio and CRJ200 cabin refresh

2026-04-06T10:42:23.993160-07:00

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United tentative flight-attendant deal would let carrier staff regional flights at ~50% lower pay

2026-04-05T07:56:05.644423-07:00

Paddle Your Own Kanoo

United flight attendants near historic deal: $100+/hr top pay, 30% base raises — with key concessions

2026-04-03T23:58:48.974526-07:00

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FAA simulations at LAX and MCO highlight eVTOL airport‑taxi trade‑offs; United CEO remains skeptical FAA simulations at Los Angeles International (LAX) and Orlando International (MCO) show eVTOL 'airport taxi' operations create both operational challenges and potential throughput or connectivity benefits when introduced into busy airport airspace and ground environments. United Airlines' CEO has publicly expressed skepticism about their near‑term commercial viability at major hubs.

2026-04-07T15:22:42.452807-07:00

FAA simulations at LAX and MCO highlight eVTOL airport‑taxi trade‑offs; United CEO remains skeptical

Washington Post

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United to debut 'Relax Row' sky‑couches in economy next year; unveils new 787‑9 Polaris Studio and CRJ200 cabin refresh United will be the first U.S. carrier to introduce 'Relax Row' sky‑couches in economy, which the airline says will debut next year. At a Los Angeles cabin reveal United also showcased new Boeing 787‑9 Polaris Studio suites and an updated CRJ200 regional cabin.

2026-04-06T10:42:23.993160-07:00

United to debut 'Relax Row' sky‑couches in economy next year; unveils new 787‑9 Polaris Studio and CRJ200 cabin refresh

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United tentative flight-attendant deal would let carrier staff regional flights at ~50% lower pay A tentative agreement between United Airlines and its more than 30,000 flight attendants would allow the carrier to create its own regional airline, where cabin crew would earn roughly 50% less than mainline colleagues. The pact shifts pay and staffing flexibility to a subsidiary to lower unit labour costs.

2026-04-05T07:56:05.644423-07:00

United tentative flight-attendant deal would let carrier staff regional flights at ~50% lower pay

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United flight attendants near historic deal: $100+/hr top pay, 30% base raises — with key concessions United’s tentative flight attendant agreement promises historic pay — roughly 30% higher base wages, 50% boarding pay and senior rates topping $100/hour — plus better 401(k) match and hotel protections. But profit sharing still trails peers, retro pay is limited, and a regional-ownership restriction was dropped.

2026-04-03T23:58:48.974526-07:00

United flight attendants near historic deal: $100+/hr top pay, 30% base raises — with key concessions

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Rising oil squeezes carriers worldwide as United rolls out new premium fares Rising oil prices are squeezing airline margins globally, prompting fare increases, surcharges and capacity adjustments across regions. On The Air Show, reporters interviewed carriers about operational and financial impacts — and United announced a set of new premium fares to protect yields.

2026-04-03T11:18:05.225940-07:00

Rising oil squeezes carriers worldwide as United rolls out new premium fares

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United doubles down on premium: massive Houston and Dulles lounges, premium‑heavy fleet and lie‑flat economy rollout United is building two of the world’s largest airport lounges — a Houston United Club and a potentially larger Dulles flagship — while rolling out premium‑heavy cabins, including a 99‑seat 787 and lie‑flat 'beds' in economy on 200+ Boeing widebodies from 2027 to boost hub growth and yields.

2026-04-02T05:10:30.279991-07:00

United doubles down on premium: massive Houston and Dulles lounges, premium‑heavy fleet and lie‑flat economy rollout

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United adds real-time TSA wait times and AirTag location sharing to app at seven US hubs United's mobile app now displays estimated TSA security wait times in real time and lets passengers share AirTag-equipped lost-item locations with airline staff. The pilot is active at seven major U.S. hubs — ORD, DEN, IAH, LAX, EWR, SFO and IAD — improving pre‑flight visibility and recovery workflows.

2026-04-01T06:58:39.771560-07:00

United adds real-time TSA wait times and AirTag location sharing to app at seven US hubs

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United orders 15 firm and 35 option Boom Overture supersonic jets United Airlines has placed a firm order for 15 Boom Overture supersonic jets and options for 35 more from Denver-based Boom Technology. The deal is a clear carrier commitment to ultra-fast commercial aircraft and adds a new dimension to United's long-term fleet strategy.

2026-03-31T09:41:38.225154-07:00

United orders 15 firm and 35 option Boom Overture supersonic jets

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FAA simulations at LAX and MCO highlight eVTOL airport‑taxi trade‑offs; United CEO remains skeptical

United to debut 'Relax Row' sky‑couches in economy next year; unveils new 787‑9 Polaris Studio and CRJ200 cabin refresh

United tentative flight-attendant deal would let carrier staff regional flights at ~50% lower pay

United flight attendants near historic deal: $100+/hr top pay, 30% base raises — with key concessions

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