United Airlines News
United Launches Largest Winter Schedule Ever
After a record-setting summer season with nearly 48 million customers traveling with United, today the airline makes it even easier for customers to keep adventuring as temperatures cool down. United is flying its largest winter schedule in company history* with an average of nearly 4,600 flights every day during peak season. The airline will add flights at more than 140 U.S. airports including new flights to some of the most popular ski and sun destinations.
Amadeus extends content partnership with United Airlines
Amadeus has signed an enhanced distribution agreement with United Airlines. As part of the agreement, the Chicago-based carrier will offer a wide range of content through the Amadeus Travel Platform.
United Adds Eight New Destinations in Largest International Expansion in its History
United Airlines today announced the largest international expansion in its history with service to eight new cities. Starting in May 2025, United will launch five new nonstop flights* from its hub in Newark/New York to destinations no other U.S. airline serves including Nuuk, Greenland; Palermo, Italy; Bilbao, Spain; Madeira Island, Portugal and Faro, Portugal. The airline is also adding three new nonstop routes from Washington D.C./Dulles, including its first-ever flight to Dakar, Senegal operating year-round and new seasonal nonstop flights to Nice, France and Venice, Italy.
United Expands Economy Cabin Wine Offerings with Debut of New Rosé
United today unveiled its new domestic economy cabin wine list that expands the choices for customers, including a new rosé option and a brut bubbles wine available exclusively onboard United flights. Starting October 1, passengers can enjoy high-quality canned wines from women-owned brands Just Enough Wines and Maker Wine.
United Signs Starlink Deal to Provide Industry-Leading Connectivity in the Sky - For Free
United has set a new standard of inflight connectivity by signing the industry’s largest agreement of its kind with SpaceX to bring Starlink’s fast, reliable Wi-Fi service to the airline’s mainline and regional aircraft fleet, for free.
United Airlines Is Launching New Nonstop Flights to Belize
The river lodges. The blue hole. The Maya history. The reefs. If you haven’t been to Belize, you’re missing one of the Caribbean’s most beautiful, adventure-filled destinations. And now with another new flight, it’s easier to get there than ever before. United Airlines and Belize have announced the launch of a new nonstop flight from San Francisco, opening up an important source market for a destination that its he fastest-growing in the Caribbean right now.
United Now Texts Live Radar Maps and Uses AI to Keep Travelers Informed During Weather Delays
United now texts customers links to local, live radar maps during weather delays, as part of its industry-leading effort to give travelers as much real-time information as possible about their trip, especially if things don’t go as planned. For the past few years, the airline has used dedicated teams to write and send text messages to customers that give near-instantaneous details about a given flight – everything from gate changes and boarding times to more specifics regarding aircraft swaps, crew rescheduling and weather events – and the teams now use generative artificial intelligence (gen AI) tools to assist in giving more travelers real-time updates during flight delays.
United Airlines Debuts New Onboard Safety Video
United has debuted a new onboard safety video where more than a dozen United employees provide clear, easy-to-follow demonstrations of critical safety procedures. The video was filmed inside a life-sized, airplane-inspired sequential reaction machine, with a creative concept designed to capture and keep the attention of even the most frequent fliers.
United Makes It Easier for Customers Who Use Wheelchairs to Book Flights
United Airlines has launched a new digital tool on its app and united.com that makes it easier for customers who use wheelchairs to find flights that can best accommodate the specific dimensions of their personal mobility device. The airline also announced that eligible customers may seek a refund of the fare difference if a customer needs to pay more for a flight that can accommodate their wheelchair. Last year, United and United Express together carried more than 200,000 checked wheelchairs.
United Becomes First Airline to Add New, Larger Overhead Bins to Embraer E175 Aircraft
United Airlines announced today that it is installing new, larger overhead bins on its Skywest operated Embraer E175 fleet that will provide more room for passengers’ roll aboard carry-on bags.
United Makes it Easier to Share Award Miles with Family and Friends
Just in time for summer travel planning, United has launched MileagePlus miles pooling – a new way for MileagePlus members to contribute and combine their miles into a joint account. Available on United.com, groups of up to five members can now share and redeem miles in one linked account.