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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.

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United Revamps iOS App to Bring Seatback Entertainment to Personal Devices

By providing both seat-back entertainment and stream abilities, United is playing both sides of the fence in hopes that one of them will pay off.

Dennis Schaal, Skift | 10 years ago

United Revamps iOS App to Bring Seatback Entertainment to Personal Devices

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Almost One Third of United’s Planes Now Have Wi-Fi

After initially lagging in Wi-Fi installation, United is smart to be transparent about its connectivity efforts and making it easy for flyers to know whether their plane will or will not connect in-flight.

Samantha Shankman, Skift | 10 years ago

Almost One Third of United’s Planes Now Have Wi-Fi

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U.S. Passenger Traffic In 2013 Highest Since Start of the Recession

International traffic, whether by U.S. domestic carriers or foreign airlines flying into and out of the U.S., was the biggest gainer in the annual BTS passenger roundup.

Dennis Schaal, Skift | 10 years ago

U.S. Passenger Traffic In 2013 Highest Since Start of the Recession

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United Airlines’ New Ad Stars 12 Athletes from Team USA

United is vying for a viral ad by making brand ambassadors out of Olympics stars. Anything to take the focus off the airline's ongoing post-merger blues.

Samantha Shankman, Skift | 10 years ago

United Airlines’ New Ad Stars 12 Athletes from Team USA

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United CEO: Integration Focus Is In the Rear-View Mirror

If United officials truly believe the carrier's merger woes are yesterday's problem, then their problems are truly much larger than imagined.

Dennis Schaal, Skift | 10 years ago

United CEO: Integration Focus Is In the Rear-View Mirror

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Airline Pilots To Get More Rest But New Rules Will Mean More Delays

The new FAA rules on pilot rest could lead to more flight delays and cancellations, but ensuring that pilots in the cockpit aren't nodding off because they are excessively tired is sensible and worth it.

Dennis Schaal, Skift | 10 years ago

Airline Pilots To Get More Rest But New Rules Will Mean More Delays

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U.S. Airlines Made $4.7 Billion on Baggage and Change Fees in First 9 Months of 2013

Extra fees are making airlines' profits healthier while keeping base fares low for consumers. They're on track to increase each year, which is becoming a good thing for the industry and flyers.

Samantha Shankman, Skift | 10 years ago

U.S. Airlines Made $4.7 Billion on Baggage and Change Fees in First 9 Months of 2013

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United Now Offers Flat-Bed Seats and In-Seat Plugs on All Cross-Country Flights

The competition for cross-country flyers will heat up as carriers attempt to outdo one another with the best in-flight experience, even if only a fraction of road warriors can afford it.

Samantha Shankman, Skift | 10 years ago

United Now Offers Flat-Bed Seats and In-Seat Plugs on All Cross-Country Flights

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United Updates iOS App With Multiple-Flight Award Booking for Frequent Flyers

The Travel Wallet is a nice touch, as frequent flyers can now easily access mobile boarding passes, one-time United Club passes and flight notifications in one place. Beyond that the app has some nice additions, but nothing that knocks your socks, or anything else, off.

Dennis Schaal, Skift | 11 years ago

United Updates iOS App With Multiple-Flight Award Booking for Frequent Flyers

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Largest U.S. Airlines Now Allow Electronic Devices Gate-to-Gate, Except Southwest

Southwest dropped the ball widened in-flight use of portable electronic devices. It's ironic that the airline's new tagline in TV spots is, "If it matters to you, it matters to us." Well, Southwest, this matters.

Dennis Schaal , Skift | 11 years ago

Largest U.S. Airlines Now Allow Electronic Devices Gate-to-Gate, Except Southwest