United Airlines News
United Airlines offers flat-bed seats on all long-haul international flights from US
United Airlines now features 180-degree flat-bed seats and personal on-demand entertainment in the premium cabins on all scheduled, long-haul international flights from the airline’s eight North American hubs and between Seattle and Tokyo Narita. United is the only U.S. carrier to exclusively provide flat-bed comfort to premium cabin travelers on such scheduled, long-haul flights from the continental United States.
United brings 787 Dreamliner to Denver-Tokyo route
United Airlines has re-launched international service on the 787 Dreamliner with the inaugural flight from the airline’s hub in Denver to Tokyo-Narita International Airport. The daily flight marks the Mile High City’s first non-stop connection to Asia, a highly anticipated milestone in Denver’s history.
Sabre inks content deal with United
Global travel technology company Sabre has signed a new, long-term, full-content agreement with United Airlines. Sabre and the airline plan to work together to make United’s material ancillary products and services, including its Economy Plus seats, available in the Sabre global distribution system (GDS).
United rolls out flat bed seats on New York flights
United Airlines is rolling out 180-degree flat-bed seats and personal on-demand entertainment in premium cabins on every scheduled, long-haul international flight from the New York area.
United Airlines to reintroduce Dreamliner flights
United Airlines is preparing to reintroduce Boeing 787 Dreamliner flights on its domestic and international routes. Boeing has already converted two of United’s six Dreamliners to the new FAA standards and will soon convert the remainder of United’s fleet.
United Airlines brings live TV to passengers
United Airlines has equipped its 200th aircraft with live television, offering customers more than 100 channels of live programming while in-flight. United currently offers live television on most Boeing 737 aircraft and on many of its Boeing 757-300 aircraft.
Dreamliner to return to the skies
United States-based United Airlines has been given permission to fly the Dreamliner again by the Federal Aviation Administration. The FAA has issued a formal air worthiness for US airlines, with other regulators around the world now expected to follow suit.
United Airlines launches sustainable supply chain initiative
United Airlines is launching a Sustainable Supply Chain (SSC) initiative in an effort to better understand the environmental performance of its suppliers and deepen relationships with its key supply chain partners. The initiative underscores United’s effort to lead commercial aviation as an environmentally responsible company and builds on the airline’s actions and commitment to environmental sustainability.
United Airlines to increase weekly service to Central America
United has began weekly year-round service between its hub at Washington-Dulles International Airport and both Guatemala City, Guatemala, and San Jose, Costa Rica, from April 13. The airline also will begin weekly year-round service between its Chicago O’Hare hub and San Jose the same day.
United steps up weekly service to Central America
United will begin weekly year-round service between its hub at Washington-Dulles International Airport and both Guatemala City, Guatemala, and San Jose, Costa Rica, on April 13. The airline also will begin weekly year-round service between its Chicago O’Hare hub and San Jose the same day.
Priceline inks deal with United Airlines
Priceline.com has signed a new long-term agreement with United Airlines, with plans to implement the United Technology Application, powered and supported by Farelogix, as the primary connectivity between the two parties.
United Airlines adds new app
United Airlines has introduced a new application for Windows Phone 8 users that enables United customers can book reservations, check in for flights, access mobile boarding passes, monitor flight status details and view their MileagePlus frequent flyer accounts.