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United to restart service to Tel Aviv, Israel
United is pleased to announce plans to restart New York/Newark to Tel Aviv service on March 15, with a second daily flight planned to begin March 29. This resumption follows a detailed assessment of operational considerations for the region and close work with the unions who represent our flight attendants and pilots. The flights will be operated on Boeing 787-10s.
United Airlines Achieves Record Fourth Quarter Profit Well Ahead Of Expectations
United Airlines (UAL) has reported full-year and fourth-quarter 2024 financial results. The company had full-year pre-tax earnings of $4.2 billion, with a pre-tax margin of 7.3%; adjusted pre-tax earnings1 of $4.6 billion, with an adjusted pre-tax margin1 of 8.1%. The company also achieved full-year diluted earnings per share of $9.45; adjusted diluted earnings per share1 of $10.61, at the better end of the 2024 guidance provided at the start of the year of $9.00 to $11.00.
United Announces Accelerated Timeline for Starlink’s Industry-Leading Connectivity in the Sky
United Airlines have announced an accelerated timeline to bring Starlink – the world’s fastest, most reliable connectivity in the sky – to United travelers around the world. The airline now expects to begin testing Starlink next month with the first commercial flight anticipated to take off this spring on a United Embraer E-175 aircraft. United now plans to outfit its entire two-cabin regional fleet by the end of this year and have its first mainline Starlink-enabled plane in the air before the end of this year.
United Airlines’ Use Of Generative AI
United Airlines has begun using Language Learning Models (LLMs) and artificial intelligence, such as ChatGPT, to inform customers about the status of their flights, which has resulted in a 6% boost in customer satisfaction.
United Integrates Apple’s New Share Item Location Feature for AirTag
United today announces the integration of Apple’s new Share Item Location feature for AirTag into its mobile app, a move that’s expected to drive a much-improved customer service experience for the fewer than 1% of customers whose bags arrive on a later flight.
United Airlines and Turo partner to enable MileagePlus members to earn miles on every Turo trip
Turo, the world’s largest peer-to-peer car sharing marketplace, today announced a new relationship that allows United Airlines travelers to earn MileagePlus® miles with every Turo trip. This collaboration offers United customers an easy way to enhance their travel experience while earning rewards. With Turo’s extraordinary selection of over 1,600 makes and models, travelers can find the perfect vehicle for their needs, whether it’s a stylish convertible for a weekend getaway or a spacious SUV for a family road trip.
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.