United Airlines News

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

Travel Technology

Apple AirTag Owners Can Soon Share Location Info Directly with Airlines

United Airlines, Delta Air Lines, and IAG have all been working with Apple on how to incorporate the tech into their baggage tracking strategies.

Justin Dawes | 2 days ago

Airlines

U.S. Ups Pressure on Airline Industry With New Inquiry 2 Weeks Before Election

After the Justice Department said it would launch an inquiry into the state of airline competition, the airline and travel industries criticized the move as politically motivated.

Meghna Maharishi | 3 weeks ago

Airline Weekly

United Closes the Gap on Delta

With Delta on the back foot after the CrowdStrike chaos and Olympic disruption, United is eyeing the top spot.

4 weeks ago

Podcasts

Hotels’ Optimism, Airbnb’s Matchmaking and United’s Earnings

Today's podcast looks at cautious optimism in U.S. hospitality, Airbnb's new-and-improved co-host network, and United's third quarter boost.

Rashaad Jorden | 4 weeks ago

Airlines

United Execs on Corporate Travel, China, Boeing and the Election Slowdown

After reporting better-than-expected third-quarter earnings, United executives discussed topics ranging from business travel to Boeing.

Meghna Maharishi | 4 weeks ago

Airlines

United Airlines Sees Uptick in Corporate Revenues as Business Travel Revival Continues

United’s third-quarter earnings showed an uptick in business travel and sustained demand for international travel.

Meghna Maharishi | 1 month ago

Airlines

Boeing Delays 777X Rollout, Lays Off 10% of Staff as Carriers Wait for Planes

Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg told employees that the company has to make “tough decisions” during the machinist strike.

Meghna Maharishi | 1 month ago

Podcasts

United’s New Destinations, Disneyland’s Price Hikes and Dubai’s Invisible Neighbor

Today's podcast looks at United's less-popular destination bet, Disneyland's new price hike, and Sharjah's invisible tourism.

Rashaad Jorden | 1 month ago

Airlines

United Airlines Bets on Offbeat Destinations, Adds Mongolia and Greenland for 2025

In what is probably one of its most unique route announcements, United is adding eight new destinations for next summer, ranging from the capitals of Sicily and Greenland.

Meghna Maharishi | 1 month ago

Airlines

Delta Sees Minimal CrowdStrike Impact, Expects Lower Demand Around the Election

Delta has been riding high despite a major summer meltdown. While third-quarter earnings fell slightly below Wall Street expectations, it’s expecting more growth in the fourth quarter. Election Day may cause a brief dip in travel demand.

Meghna Maharishi | 1 month ago