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Boeing, NASA, United Airlines To Test SAF Benefits with Air-to-Air Flights
Boeing ecoDemonstrator Explorer, a 737-10 for United Airlines, will fly on SAF, trailed by NASA’s DC-8 Airborne Science Lab measuring non-CO2 emissions
United Promotes Benefits of Bluetooth Enabled Planes
Airline shows how new wireless headphone features, like those in the new AirPods Pro, help customers connect to their seatback screens and make it easier to communicate with flight crews
United Raises Airline Miles for Special Olympics National Disabilities Employment Awareness Month
United’s broader partnership with Special Olympics also includes the employment of athletes in airports across the country as part of its growing Special Olympics Service Ambassador Program
United Airlines Orders 50 More Boeing 787 Dreamliners
United positioned to become the world’s largest 787 operator, new deal increases firm orders to 150 airplanes
United Launches leading Program to Provide Active-duty U.S. Military Pilots Conditional Jobs
New program gives access to First Officer jobs while candidates complete their military service
IATA Announces Theme and Co-Host Airline for World Financial Symposium and World Passenger Symposium
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that ”Value Creation – Unlock the Potential” will be the theme of the joint World Financial Symposium (WFS) and World Passenger Symposium (WPS). The event will take place 25-26 October 2023 in Chicago, USA, with United Airlines as the co-host airline.
Emirates expands codeshare with United to offer travelers access to nine Mexican destinations
Mexico is the first country outside of the US to be included in Emirates’ codeshare network with United Emirates expands its Mexican footprint with eight new destinations, in addition to Mexico City
United to Resume Beijing Flying; Reintroduces Daily Service to Shanghai
United to expand China flying per agreement by the governments of the U.S. and China to increase flights between the two countries
United’s New Transcontinental Amenity Kit Features Skincare Products from Venus Williams Brand
New kit features Asutra cleansing face towelette, lip balm and hand lotion – for business class passengers flying premium transcontinental routes between west coast hubs and the New York City area
United Becomes First U.S. Airline to Add Braille to Aircraft Cabin Interiors
New tactile signage will help people with visual disabilities better identify row numbers, seat assignments and lavatory locations independently
United Announces Another Pacific Expansion for Fall 2023
United to become first U.S. Airline to fly direct to Manila from the continental U.S.; adds more nonstops to Tokyo, Hong Kong and Taipei
United Debuts Wireless Charging Onboard
New domestic first class seat offers three types of charging outlets, vegan leather upholstery, larger seatback screens and tray tables, Bluetooth connectivity, privacy screens, Italian quartzite cocktail tables and an ergonomist-designed cushion