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United Debuts Premium-Heavy ‘Elevated’ Interiors on 787-9 with Polaris Studio Upsell

United Airlines has revealed its premium-heavy Boeing 787-9 'Elevated' interior, introducing redesigned Polaris business class suites, a new Studio up-sell experience, caviar service and the largest seatback screens in US aviation, as the carrier intensifies its bid for high-yield long-haul travelers.

2025-05-13T04:04:47.456294-07:00

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Newark Liberty Controllers Blinded Again by 90-Second Radar and Comms Outage

2025-05-09T09:07:08.947806-07:00

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United Slashes 35 Daily Newark Flights After FAA Tech Failures and Controller Shortages

2025-05-02T16:02:57.096908-07:00

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United Airlines Expands International Network: New Routes to Bangkok, Adelaide, and Ho Chi Minh City

2025-04-02T06:42:08.747949-07:00

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American, United Reintroduce First Class on 787s with Premium Suites and Premium Plus American Airlines is rolling out a new sub-fleet of its Boeing 787s to restore a three-cabin layout with eight sliding-door Premium Suites, a 35-seat Premium Plus section in five rows and standard economy, correcting an earlier under-investment in premium seats. United follows suit with its own first-class suite concept.

2025-05-15T03:53:43.567179-07:00

American, United Reintroduce First Class on 787s with Premium Suites and Premium Plus

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United Passenger Pleads Guilty to Attempted In-Flight Stabbing and Emergency Exit Breach Francisco Severo Torres, flying from Los Angeles to Boston on United at 35,000 ft, has pleaded guilty to assaulting a flight attendant and opening an emergency exit mid-flight. Under a plea deal, the 33-year-old Massachusetts man could be released with time served on federal charges for endangering an aircraft.

2025-05-14T12:45:02.534953-07:00

United Passenger Pleads Guilty to Attempted In-Flight Stabbing and Emergency Exit Breach

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United 777 Diverts Twice on Sydney–San Francisco Sector After Medical Emergency United Airlines flight UA870, a Boeing 777, from Sydney to San Francisco diverted first to Samoa’s Pago Pago for an in-flight medical emergency and then to Honolulu, ultimately arriving in San Francisco more than 15 hours late. The double unscheduled stops highlight the operational challenges of handling medical incidents over the Pacific.

2025-05-13T13:01:12.575710-07:00

United 777 Diverts Twice on Sydney–San Francisco Sector After Medical Emergency

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United May Not Receive 737 MAX 10s Until 2027–28 Amid FAA Approval Delay United Airlines warned that deliveries of its Boeing 737 MAX 10 fleet could slip to 2027 or 2028 as regulatory approval timelines for the stretched narrowbody remain unclear, potentially reshaping its capacity and network expansion plans.

2025-05-13T11:32:23.207174-07:00

United May Not Receive 737 MAX 10s Until 2027–28 Amid FAA Approval Delay

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United Debuts Premium-Heavy ‘Elevated’ Interiors on 787-9 with Polaris Studio Upsell United Airlines has revealed its premium-heavy Boeing 787-9 'Elevated' interior, introducing redesigned Polaris business class suites, a new Studio up-sell experience, caviar service and the largest seatback screens in US aviation, as the carrier intensifies its bid for high-yield long-haul travelers.

2025-05-13T04:04:47.456294-07:00

United Debuts Premium-Heavy ‘Elevated’ Interiors on 787-9 with Polaris Studio Upsell

CBS News

United CEO Scott Kirby Previews Summer Airfare, Safety and Industry Shifts United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby told CBS’ Face the Nation on May 11 that the carrier is prioritizing passenger safety while navigating rising summer ticket prices, driven by sustained demand and industry shifts. Kirby also outlined measures to adapt capacity and address operational challenges heading into peak travel season.

2025-05-10T14:43:01.988893-07:00

United CEO Scott Kirby Previews Summer Airfare, Safety and Industry Shifts

Associated Press

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Newark Liberty Controllers Blinded Again by 90-Second Radar and Comms Outage Air traffic controllers at Newark Liberty International Airport lost radar tracking and radio communications for roughly 90 seconds early Friday—marking the second blackout in two weeks and reigniting safety and operational concerns at one of the nation’s busiest hubs.

2025-05-09T09:07:08.947806-07:00

Newark Liberty Controllers Blinded Again by 90-Second Radar and Comms Outage

Forbes

Starlink IFC Install Base to Top 10,000 Aircraft by 2034 as United Launches Service May 15 SpaceX’s Starlink low-Earth orbit in-flight connectivity, installed on a few hundred aircraft today, will power United Airlines flights starting May 15 and serve more than 10,000 planes by 2034, according to a Valour Consultancy analysis and early hands-on reviews.

2025-05-08T00:36:08.512532-07:00

Starlink IFC Install Base to Top 10,000 Aircraft by 2034 as United Launches Service May 15

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