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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.

Uncategorized

Not so quick, United: DOT investigating Hong Kong award tickets-for-miles

The DOT regulation should take care of it, but if United or other airlines decide to go to court its decision may be tricky to uphold.

Uncategorized

99% of United pilots agree that a strike isn’t a bad idea

Pilots aren't necessarily going to follow through with the threat, but it speaks to the deteriorating talks and the ongoing frustration with the different contracts under which pilots from the old United and Continental still operate.

Airlines

United is #1 … at losing your luggage

Airline and airport industry execs quake in their boots when Conde Nast Traveler's Barbara Peterson comes knocking. Her expose on lost bags is one reason why.

SkiftX

United CEO will have no objection to AA-US Airways merger, or so he says now

He can say it because United -- and couldn't -- attempt to buy any AA assets because of anti-trust issues. Someone needs to dig into whether AA/US objected to United-Continental.

Uncategorized

A loophole at United lets flyers put loyalty tickets on hold

Gary Leff points out the loophole while arguing that loyal flyers shouldn't really have to rely on tricks to redeem points.

Airlines

United Airlines kills pre-boarding for families with small children

The combination of a lack of consistency among airlines and the additional fees for different types of seats is not a recipe for customer satisfaction.

Online Travel

PR: Hipmunk partners with United Airlines for easier bookings

Hipmunk pulls off its first major partnership with direct booking through United and a photo contest to celebrate the coupling.