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United Airlines flies into St Lucia
United Airlines has launched weekly non-stop service to St. Lucia from its New York hub at Newark Liberty International Airport. The flights will operate using Boeing 737-800 aircraft, with 16 United Business seats, 48 United Economy Plus seats and 90 United Economy seats.
New mobile apps from United Airlines
United Airlines has announced refreshed applications for iPhone, Android and BlackBerry 10 that include streamlined user interfaces along with a new feature, also available on Windows Phone 8, which will enable customers to manage their travel in real time during irregular flight operations.
United places order for Airbus A350-1000 aircraft
United has placed an order with Airbus for new A350-1000 aircraft. The agreement converts United’s existing order for 25 A350-900s into A350-1000s and adds 10 firm orders for A350-1000s, giving the airline a total order of 35 aircraft.
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.