United Airlines News
IATA Announces Theme and Co-Host Airline for World Financial Symposium and World Passenger Symposium
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that ”Value Creation – Unlock the Potential” will be the theme of the joint World Financial Symposium (WFS) and World Passenger Symposium (WPS). The event will take place 25-26 October 2023 in Chicago, USA, with United Airlines as the co-host airline.
Emirates expands codeshare with United to offer travelers access to nine Mexican destinations
Mexico is the first country outside of the US to be included in Emirates’ codeshare network with United Emirates expands its Mexican footprint with eight new destinations, in addition to Mexico City
United to Resume Beijing Flying; Reintroduces Daily Service to Shanghai
United to expand China flying per agreement by the governments of the U.S. and China to increase flights between the two countries
United’s New Transcontinental Amenity Kit Features Skincare Products from Venus Williams Brand
New kit features Asutra cleansing face towelette, lip balm and hand lotion – for business class passengers flying premium transcontinental routes between west coast hubs and the New York City area
United Becomes First U.S. Airline to Add Braille to Aircraft Cabin Interiors
New tactile signage will help people with visual disabilities better identify row numbers, seat assignments and lavatory locations independently
United Announces Another Pacific Expansion for Fall 2023
United to become first U.S. Airline to fly direct to Manila from the continental U.S.; adds more nonstops to Tokyo, Hong Kong and Taipei
United Debuts Wireless Charging Onboard
New domestic first class seat offers three types of charging outlets, vegan leather upholstery, larger seatback screens and tray tables, Bluetooth connectivity, privacy screens, Italian quartzite cocktail tables and an ergonomist-designed cushion
United’s New App Feature Helps Customers Re-book
Mobile app tool saves time and reduces stress if a flight is delayed or canceled – first-of-its-kind feature reflects airline’s continued investments in digital technology
United Airlines Selects Pratt & Whitney GTF™ Engines
Pratt & Whitney, an RTX business, announced today that United Airlines (“United”) has selected the GTF engine to power 70 Airbus A321neo and 50 A321XLR firm aircraft orders, the first of which is expected to be delivered this year.
PANASONIC AVIONICS AND UNITED AIRLINES SIGN DEAL
United will be the first U.S airline to offer Panasonic’s Astrova system, giving customers exclusive features like 4K OLED screens, high fidelity audio, and programmable LED lighting, starting in 2025
United Airlines CEO expresses concern over competing carriers crossing Russia
Competing airlines flying over Russia is a big issue, United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby told reporters on the sidelines of an aviation conference in Istanbul.