United Airlines News
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.
United Becomes First U.S. Airline to Add Live Activities for iPhone
Just in time for summer travel, new feature provides flyers real-time access to flight information at a glance
Pilot Strikes Put Travel Plans at Risk Ahead of Busy Summer Travel Season
Several major U.S-based airlines, including United, Southwest, and American, are facing potential pilot strikes ahead of a busy summer travel season.
Azul Airlines and United Airlines Expand Codeshare Arrangements
Customers can now make easy one-stop connections to Chicago, Cleveland, Denver, San Francisco, Washington and Los Angeles with a single ticket.
United to Triple SAF Use in 2023
Airline planning to use 10 million gallons of sustainable aviation fuel in 2023 – about three times more than 2022 and 10 times more than in 2019
United Announces Largest South Pacific Expansion in Aviation History
United adds 40% more flights between the U.S. and Australia/New Zealand next northern winter, including new non-stop service to Christchurch, new routes from L.A. to Brisbane and Auckland, and more flights from San Francisco to Brisbane and Sydney
United Will Fly Non-Stop to 100+ International Cities This Summer to Meet Soaring Demand
United Airlines will fly to 114 different international cities this summer and has expanded its flying by 25% versus last year to meet the sharp increase in demand for travel outside of the U.S.
Emirates and United Activate Codeshare Partnership to Enhance Connectivity to the US
Emirates and United have activated their codeshare partnership, allowing Emirates customers to enjoy easier access to an expanded choice of U.S. destinations.
United Announces $5 Million Investment in Carbon Capture Company Svante
Airline looks to turn CO2 removed from the atmosphere into sustainable aviation fuel
United Invests $5 Million in Algae-based Fuel Producer Viridos
United wants to turn microalgae into SAF through the first new investment of its recently announced UAV Sustainable Flight FundSM since its launch: algae biofuel company Viridos.
United Names Oscar the Grouch as First Chief Trash Officer
United Airlines has named Sesame Street’s Oscar the Grouch as its first Chief Trash Officer as he and the airline celebrate his love of rubbish. United Airlines’ new, consumer education campaign is designed to promote the expected benefit of using sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) more broadly.