United Airlines News Page 24
Computer glitch grounds United Airlines
A major computer glitch saw United Airlines grounded for two hours earlier as the carrier struggles to integrate systems with merger partner Continental Airlines. Reservations systems at the giant carrier collapsed, leaving queues of angry passengers at airports.
United expands on Dreamliner plans
United Airlines has announced the first international routes for the new Boeing 787 Dreamliners. In addition to the previously-announced service from its Denver hub to Tokyo Narita, starting March 31st, 2013, the airline will operate non-stop 787 service five days a week between its Houston hub and Lagos, Nigeria, beginning January 7th next year.
United to fly Dreamliner on London route
United has confirmed plans to operate its Dreamliner aircraft to London Heathrow on a temporary basis from February 4th next year. The carrier has also confirmed that it will operate the aircraft on international routes to Tokyo, Lagos and Shanghai, before unveiling plans for domestic routes.
United Airlines in environmental focus
United Airlines has strengthened its commitment to sustainability and the environment by joining the Sustainable Aviation Fuel Users Group (SAFUG), an industry working group whose objective is to accelerate the development and commercialization of aviation biofuels.
United Airlines launches MileagePlus Digital Media Store for members
United Airlines today launches its MileagePlus Digital Media Store, a first-of-its-kind in the airline industry, giving MileagePlus members the opportunity to use miles for music tracks, albums and movies.
EVA Air launches United code-share service
EVA Air and United Airlines have confirmed they will introduce co-shared services from tomorrow. Initially, the new cooperation enables EVA passengers to more easily connect from Asia to Midwestern and Southern regions of the United States and those flying United from Cleveland and Houston to more readily access Pacific Rim destinations.
New digital media store for United passengers
United Airlines has launched its MileagePlus Digital Media Store, a first-of-its-kind in the airline industry, giving MileagePlus members the opportunity to use miles for music tracks, albums and movies. The Digital Media Store features a full catalogue of music, including popular songs from the past and present in a wide range of genres, such as pop, rock, country, jazz and classical.
United Airlines rolls out Team USA ad campaign for 2012 Games
United Airlines is launching its 2012 Team USA television advertising, highlighting the airline’s role as the official airline of Team USA and marking the start of the London 2012 Olympic Games.
United announces second quarter 2012 profit
United Continental Holdings has reported second-quarter 2012 net income of $545 million or $1.41 per diluted share, excluding $206 million of net special charges. Including special charges, UAL reported second-quarter 2012 net income of $339 million or $0.89 per diluted share.
United places $14.7bn order with Boeing
Boeing has announced an order by United Continental and its wholly owned subsidiary, United Air Lines, for 150 737 airplanes, including 100 of the new 737 MAX 9. United, the largest airline in the world by traffic, is the latest carrier to choose the newest member of the 737 family, which today eclipsed 10,000 orders overall.
United Airlines begins flying first of its reconfigured 767-300 aircraft
United Airlines today introduces into international service its newly reconfigured Boeing 767-300 aircraft, with this evening’s departure of flight 908 from Chicago to Amsterdam. The aircraft now features flat-bed seats in an all-new United BusinessFirst cabin, along with an upgraded inflight entertainment system throughout.
United launches new Dublin service
United Airlines is launching its new daily nonstop service between Washington and Dublin Airport, operated on a Boeing 757-200 aircraft. United will also begin a new daily nonstop service between Washington Dulles and Honolulu this month.