FAA Says It Has Not Approved United’s New Routes or Planes — United Says It’s Clear to ‘Begin the Process’
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The FAA says it has not approved new planes and routes for United, but the carrier said it has been cleared to begin the process of resuming certification activities.
The Federal Aviation Administration said Thursday that it had not approved United’s ability to launch new routes and planes and that the carrier was still under a safety review. However, United said in an employee memo it had been cleared to begin the process for resuming certification activities.
“The FAA has not approved any expansion of United Airlines' routes or fleets,” the FAA said in a statement to Skift. “The Certificate Holder Evaluation Program that the FAA is conducting for United is ongoing and safety will d
