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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

Houston’s Getting a Low-Cost Link to Tokyo

This bold move by a Japanese budget carrier will see it compete directly with two formidable big-name competitors. With no transit partners for smooth onward connections, will low fares be enough to fill the planes profitably?

Gordon Smith | 1 month ago

Airlines

Airlines Say They Capped Fares During Hurricane Milton as Price Gouging Claims Go Viral

Nearly all flights out of Orlando, Tampa and Sarasota were canceled as airports in the area closed due to Hurricane Milton.

Meghna Maharishi | 1 month ago

Airlines

Fresh Blow for Airlines as Boeing Withdraws Pay Offer to Striking Staff

It’s an unwelcome return to the gate for everyone onboard these high-stakes union talks. With Boeing taking its ‘best and final’ offer off the negotiating table, the prospect of an extended dispute affecting plane deliveries is increasing by the day.

Gordon Smith | 1 month ago

Airlines

Airlines Add Last-Minute Flights as Hurricane Milton Approaches Florida

As Florida officials urge residents to evacuate, airlines added several last-minute flights out of Tampa, Sarasota, and Orlando.

Meghna Maharishi | 1 month ago

Airlines

Airports and Airlines Brace for Hurricane Milton

Major Florida airports are planning to suspend operations due to Hurricane Milton as the region continues to recover from Hurricane Helene.

Meghna Maharishi | 1 month ago

Airlines

Why United Charges for Carry-Ons and the Impact of Boeing’s Strike

United hasn't been affected by the Boeing strikes so far, but it and other airlines will eventually need their planes.

Meghna Maharishi | 2 months ago

Podcasts

Travel’s New Investors, United’s China Concerns and Hotels’ Unruly Guests

Today's podcast looks at a new travel tech investment powerhouse, United's China strategy, and unruly hotel guests that ruin things for everybody else.

Rashaad Jorden | 2 months ago

Airlines

United’s Network Playbook: What’s Next for China and Low-Cost Carriers?

Skift spoke with United’s senior vice president of global network planning about the current state of the carrier’s network and its ability to compete with Chinese airlines.

Meghna Maharishi | 2 months ago

Airlines

United Airlines to Introduce Free Starlink Wi-Fi to Entire Fleet

United will become one of the biggest carriers to use Starlink Wi-Fi as it seeks to court more business and premium travelers with free and high-speed internet access.

Meghna Maharishi | 2 months ago

Airlines

Are Ultra-Low-Cost Carriers in a ‘Perilous Time’?

The head of an industry trade group sounded the alarm for ultra-low-cost carriers as airlines like Spirit and Frontier face declining profits. However, other carriers in the industry have seen some success despite industry headwinds.

Meghna Maharishi | 2 months ago