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United 787-9 (UA2127) returns to LAX after left‑engine fire; emergency evacuation, no injuries

United Airlines flight UA2127, a Boeing 787‑9, returned to Los Angeles International Airport minutes after takeoff after crew reported an engine fire. The aircraft carried out a rapid slide evacuation; the FAA cited a problem with the left engine and no injuries were reported.

2026-03-02T13:21:27.586021-08:00

Cranky Flier

United flight attendants’ years‑long contract negotiations may be nearing resolution

2026-03-02T03:52:44.819065-08:00

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United objects to 'United Nigeria' wet-lease over trademark concerns

2026-03-02T01:26:40.399989-08:00

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FAA Considers Summer Flight Reductions at Chicago O'Hare amid United–American Slot Dispute

2026-02-27T14:37:19.706032-08:00

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United 787-9 (UA2127) returns to LAX after left‑engine fire; emergency evacuation, no injuries United Airlines flight UA2127, a Boeing 787‑9, returned to Los Angeles International Airport minutes after takeoff after crew reported an engine fire. The aircraft carried out a rapid slide evacuation; the FAA cited a problem with the left engine and no injuries were reported.

2026-03-02T13:21:27.586021-08:00

United 787-9 (UA2127) returns to LAX after left‑engine fire; emergency evacuation, no injuries

Cranky Flier

United flight attendants’ years‑long contract negotiations may be nearing resolution After years of stalemate, long‑running contract talks between United Airlines and its flight attendants appear to be nearing resolution. The dispute — one of the longest in US aviation — has been cited, incorrectly, by American Airlines as an explanation for United’s superior financial performance.

2026-03-02T03:52:44.819065-08:00

United flight attendants’ years‑long contract negotiations may be nearing resolution

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United objects to 'United Nigeria' wet-lease over trademark concerns United Airlines has formally objected to a proposed wet-lease operation named 'United Nigeria', citing name and trademark concerns that could cause passenger confusion and brand dilution. The filing targets use of 'United' in the operator's branding tied to the wet-lease arrangement.

2026-03-02T01:26:40.399989-08:00

United objects to 'United Nigeria' wet-lease over trademark concerns

Airways Magazine

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United opens 2026 with a profit and flexibility edge over American United enters 2026 with higher profitability and greater strategic flexibility than American, despite the two carriers being similar in scale through 2025. The gap underscores how differences in revenue mix, cost control and network/fleet choices are producing immediate financial advantages for United.

2026-02-27T17:06:06.044120-08:00

United opens 2026 with a profit and flexibility edge over American

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FAA Considers Summer Flight Reductions at Chicago O'Hare amid United–American Slot Dispute The FAA is weighing reductions in summer flights at Chicago O’Hare after United and American scheduled more services than the airport can handle, citing overscheduling and congestion risks. The agency plans a meeting next week to discuss forced cuts aimed at averting large delays.

2026-02-27T14:37:19.706032-08:00

FAA Considers Summer Flight Reductions at Chicago O'Hare amid United–American Slot Dispute

Associated Press

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Repeat serial stowaway bypasses TSA, boards United Newark–Milan flight; arrested in Italy Svetlana Dali, previously convicted for a ticketless New York–Paris stowaway in 2024, has been arrested in Milan after allegedly sneaking through TSA at Newark and boarding a United Newark–Milan flight without a ticket. Italian authorities detained her at Malpensa; the case raises questions about airport security and enforcement.

2026-02-26T12:33:12.163231-08:00

Repeat serial stowaway bypasses TSA, boards United Newark–Milan flight; arrested in Italy

Wall Street Journal

United builds 'Act of God' assumptions into guidance to pre‑buffer disruption risk United Airlines says it deliberately issues conservative financial guidance by pre‑emptively modelling ‘Act of God’ scenarios — assigning likely costs from major disruptive events into forecasts — a practice that cushions reported results and helps the carrier meet quarterly targets when shocks occur.

2026-02-25T09:25:30.016893-08:00

United builds 'Act of God' assumptions into guidance to pre‑buffer disruption risk

Aviation Today

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United to replace Boeing 757s with 50 Airbus A321XLRs United Airlines has ordered 50 Airbus A321XLRs to replace its Boeing 757 fleet. The 50‑aircraft purchase marks a shift toward ultra‑long‑range narrowbodies for routes served by 757s and will influence United's long‑term fleet planning, route economics and capacity on thin long‑haul markets.

2026-02-24T19:33:21.950927-08:00

United to replace Boeing 757s with 50 Airbus A321XLRs

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United 787-9 (UA2127) returns to LAX after left‑engine fire; emergency evacuation, no injuries

United flight attendants’ years‑long contract negotiations may be nearing resolution

United objects to 'United Nigeria' wet-lease over trademark concerns

FAA Considers Summer Flight Reductions at Chicago O'Hare amid United–American Slot Dispute

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