Two United flights ran into unusual problems in the Midwest this week, according to two Midwestern newspapers. The first came Monday night, where The Indianapolis Star reports that police “arrested an apparently intoxicated passenger” after his Memphis-to-Chicago flight diverted to…
Add United to the list of airlines facing a “time-to-get-tough stance” from its pilots union. The Chicago Tribune (free registration) says the carrier “appears headed for more labor turbulence after unionized pilots on Tuesday elected new leaders who vow to…
United CEO Glenn Tilton talked about a 5-year plan for the airline in a note to workers Friday. Tilton told workers that United will invest about $4 billion during the next five years to “support improvements for customers and employees,”…
Beginning Dec. 15, United Airlines will begin nonstop service between Los Angeles and Frankfurt. The carrier will fly one daily round-trip flight using Boeing 777 aircraft. The flight will be United’s eighth daily flight to Frankfurt. With the L.A. flight,…
Another frequent-flier deal worth calling attention too is not brand new but is still worth noting. Both American and United have reduced the miles needed for a short-haul award ticket to 15,000. Normally, 25,000 miles would be needed for a…
In case you missed this from last week, United says it will work to improve its delivery of checked luggage as part of an updated customer service policy. The Rocky Mountain News writes the airline “has revised its benchmarks and…
Several hundred fliers leaving Chicago O’Hare had a few hours added to their trips after the wing of a United Boeing 777 clipped the tail of a stationary American Airlines MD80, The Associated Press reports. The Chicago Tribune (free registration)…
United will not be offering nonstop flights to Asia from its Denver hub anytime soon, according to local media reports. The Denver Post writes though a nonstop flight from Denver to Asia is at the top of Denver International Airport’s…
It may be time to start cranking up the airline-merger rumor mill again. The Charlotte Business Journal (free registration) writes comments last week by United Airlines’ Chief Financial Officer Jake Brace have fueled speculation the carrier may be interested in…
Get ready for more competition among U.S. airlines as they battle for a raft of new rights set to be awarded to fly between the USA and China. Travel Weekly (free registration) writes the Department of Transportation last week invited…