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United Airlines News

The latest news and analysis of United Airlines, including breaking news, executive interviews, earnings coverage, and analysis of its competitors.

Airlines

Delta CEO Associates Gulf Carriers With 9/11 Terrorists in Open Skies Fight

There's an argument to be had here about state aid for airlines, but this isn't it. You know you're losing the debate when you try to link your opponent to 9/11.

Jason Clampet, Skift | 9 years ago

Delta CEO Associates Gulf Carriers With 9/11 Terrorists in Open Skies Fight

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What Happens When a Mistake Fare Goes Sideways?

Sometimes you can find a deal, sometimes a mistake. It's good to know the difference between the two.

Grant Martin, Skift | 9 years ago

What Happens When a Mistake Fare Goes Sideways?

Online Travel

Orbitz Settles Lawsuit With Hidden Cities Startup Founder

Skiplagged doesn't have much of a future as a business beyond being an informational website. It is doubtful that Skiplagged would get authorization to link to a travel agency to enable Skiplagged users to book hidden-city itineraries because travel agencies would get into big trouble with airlines for facilitating such bookings.

Dennis Schaal, Skift | 9 years ago

Orbitz Settles Lawsuit With Hidden Cities Startup Founder

Airlines

The Battle Over Open Skies Forces U.S. Tourism Industry to Choose Sides

Ensuring adequate competition in airports large and small gives those airports more negotiating power against the big three national carriers, and could ensure adequate infrastructure for more visitors from abroad to spend their travel dollars in the US. This last is, after all, the mandate of organizations like the US Travel Association.

Marisa Garcia, Skift | 9 years ago

The Battle Over Open Skies Forces U.S. Tourism Industry to Choose Sides

Airlines

Travel Brands’ Reputations Don’t Make a Strong Showing in New Poll

For airlines the proof is in the pudding as they say as passengers are upset with and wondering why ticket prices don't reflect falling fuel costs.

Dan Peltier, Skift | 9 years ago

Travel Brands’ Reputations Don’t Make a Strong Showing in New Poll

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Delta Wins Wi-Fi Bragging Rights Among U.S. Major Airlines

Outfitting aircraft with Wi-Fi is part of the battle. As Routehappy points out, the quality is still lacking with fewer than one percent of flights in the U.S. equipped with Wi-Fi that has the bandwidth to stream video.

Dennis Schaal, Skift | 9 years ago

Airlines

Readers Sound off on the Current State of United Airlines

United is in a position now where it's making more money than it should, thanks to the low cost of oil. Now it needs to invest those revenues wisely to stem the tide of departing customers.

Grant Martin, Skift | 9 years ago

Airlines

United’s Seat Squeeze Equals 14 Additional Aircraft

U.S. airlines, including United, are finally making sustained profits and they are scrambling to reward shareholders. Employees, such as Delta's, who participate in profit-sharing plans will benefit but there is only lip-service being directed at benefiting another important stakeholder -- passengers. Too bad.

Dennis Schaal, Skift | 9 years ago

United’s Seat Squeeze Equals 14 Additional Aircraft

Online Travel

Top 10 Airlines on Social Media for December 2014

Holidays are a stressful time for most travelers. Airlines took the opportunity to be present by introducing their crew members, showing customer appreciation, and entertaining travelers.

Joyce Manalo, Skift | 9 years ago

Top 10 Airlines on Social Media for December 2014

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Comparing United and American Airlines’ Latest Bid for Business Travelers’ Loyalty

Business travelers who pay will continue to make out well as the major U.S. airlines come courting for their loyalty.

Grant Martin, Skift | 9 years ago

Comparing United and American Airlines’ Latest Bid for Business Travelers’ Loyalty