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United to resume Newcastle-Newark service
United Airlines has launched its nonstop service between Newcastle and its New York hub, Newark Liberty International Airport, will return in summer 2016. The flights will operate six times weekly during the period May 26, 2016 to September 6, 2016.
Smisek steps down from United amid corruption allegations
United Airlines chief executive Jeff Smisek has stepped down from the role amid an investigation into corruption at the carrier. Federal authorities are investigating whether Smisek sanctioned an unprofitable flight in order to benefit the head of the Port Authority of New York & New Jersey.
United Airlines to bring Boeing Dreamliner to London-Los Angeles route
United Airlines has announced it will enhance the on board experience for its customers travelling from London Heathrow to its hub at Los Angeles International Airport, by introducing the Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner to the daily non-stop service from April 6th, 2016. The visionary design of the Dreamliner offers customers many features for increased comfort such as large windows, spacious overhead storage and modern LED lighting to simulate a full day, helping passengers adjust their internal clock on the trans-Atlantic flight.
United boosts inflight entertainment
United Airlines is launching free personal device entertainment on two-cabin United Express regional jets; expanded HBO programming; and exclusively curated content from Vevo.
United Airlines to offer year-round Belfast-New York flights
United Airlines will be offering its customers from Northern Ireland year-round nonstop service from Belfast to its New York hub, Newark Liberty International Airport. “We’re pleased to offer our Northern Irish customers a year-round direct link to New York,” said Bob Schumacher, United managing director sales, UK and Ireland.
United reports record profits, launches $3bn share buyback
United Airlines has reported second-quarter 2015 net income of $1.3 billion, or $3.31 per diluted share, excluding $67 million of special items. Including special items, UAL reported second-quarter net income of $1.2 billion, or $3.14 per diluted share.
United introduces Cowshed Spa amenities across fleet
United Airlines and Cowshed Spa, the premium spa and lifestyle brand of London-based Soho House & Co., are joining together in a partnership to bring travellers contemporary new amenities on-board and at more than a dozen United airport lounges worldwide. Beginning in August, United will exclusively offer Soho House’s Cowshed skin-care products on board in newly redesigned amenity kits for premium-cabin customers on intercontinental flights.
United Airlines signs $30m deal with Fulcrum BioEnergy
United Airlines has announced a $30 million equity investment in US-based alternative fuels developer Fulcrum BioEnergy, a pioneer in the development and commercialisation of converting municipal solid waste into low-cost sustainable aviation biofuel. It is also the single largest investment by a US airline in alternative fuels and sets United apart in the aviation industry in the advancement of aviation biofuels and carbon emissions reductions.
United Airlines, Air China in code-share deal
United Airlines and Air China are expanding their code-sharing cooperation, covering an additional 22 routes in the China and U.S. markets. With this expansion, United and Air China will codeshare together on more than 110 routes, offering customers the most comprehensive route network between the U.S. and China.
United Airlines trials new united.com website
United Airlines has unveiled the beta version of the company’s new homepage and flight booking features for united.com. The new site encompasses everything from searching and sorting flight options to reserving and buying tickets. The site offers a sleek, modern and touch-friendly design, along with all-new personalised features and tools to help customers select the best flights and travel options to meet their needs.
United Airlines supports humanitarian relief efforts in Nepal
United Airlines today announced that it will work with its disaster relief partners the American Red Cross, Americares, Airlink and Operation USA to provide aid to those affected by the earthquake in Nepal
United Airlines to connected Newcastle, UK, to New York
United Airlines is set to add a seventh airport to its UK network this summer with the launch of seasonal nonstop service between Newcastle and its New York hub, Newark Liberty International Airport. With up to 17 departures per day from London/Heathrow to six of its US hubs and nonstop trans-Atlantic flights from Belfast, Birmingham, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Manchester and Newcastle, United’s network coverage of the UK is unequalled.