United Airlines CEO warns economic woes will get worse without vaccine, new round of stimulus
United CEO Scott Kirby said Sunday that while some industries of the economy have been able to recover, "anything to do with leisure, hospitality, meeting, convention services [and] restaurants are all hurting, and frankly, are near depression levels."
United Airlines, pilots union reach tentative agreement to avoid nearly 3,000 furloughs
United Airlines and the union representing its pilots said on Wednesday they have reached a tentative agreement to avoid furloughs of nearly 3,000 aviators.
FAA reviews Boeing quality control lapses at 787 Dreamliner plant
Production problems at a Boeing Co. 787 Dreamliner factory have prompted air-safety regulators to review quality-control lapses potentially stretching back almost a decade, according to an internal government memo and people familiar with the matter.
United Airlines adding, restoring flights in October
The company will resume or start new service on nearly 50 routes, including 37 routes from United's Chicago, Denver and Houston hubs.
Airlines banned more than 700 passengers over mask violations: report
Six major U.S. airlines have banned a total of 738 passengers for not wearing masks, according to a recent report.
United Airlines to furlough over 16,000 employees in October
United Airlines said in an internal memo that it plans to furlough 16,370 employees in October.
American Airlines joins Delta, United and waives change fees
American Airlines will join competitors Delta and United on eliminating change fees in an effort to boost travel demand that has been slammed by the coronavirus pandemic.
In bid to boost travel, United to permanently end flight-change fees for most domestic flights
United Airlines said it is permanently ending flight change fees for most domestic tickets, the latest effort to boost demand in an air-travel industry hit hard by the coronavirus pandemic.
United warns nearly 3,000 pilots could be grounded by October
"It’s important to note that our numbers are based on the current travel demand for the remainder of the year and our anticipated flying schedule, which continues to be fluid with the resurgence of COVID-19 in regions across the U.S.," United's senior vice president of operations Bryan Quigley wrote in a memo to employees.
White House looking at executive action to halt airline furloughs, layoffs: Meadows
White House chief of staff Mark Meadows said Wednesday that if Congress does not take action, President Trump is prepared to take executive action to help airline workers.
US, China agree to double airline flights between them after months-long coronavirus travel cutbacks
The United States and China have agreed to double the number of airline flights that each other's airlines can operate between the countries, from four to eight per week, the U.S. Transportation Department announced Tuesday.
United Airlines bets on Florida, adding dozens of flights on Nov. 6
United Airlines is adding up to 28 daily nonstop U.S. flights to Florida starting Nov. 6 as the Chicago-based airline bets on a rebound in leisure travelers heading to sunny skies.
United adds coronavirus UVC light cleaning protocol for pilots as pandemic continues
United Airlines adds a new UVC light cleaning protocol for the health and safety of commercial airline pilots.
United Airlines joins coronavirus face mask valve ban
United Airlines is the latest commercial air carrier to update its coronavirus-related personal protective equipment guidance to exclude face masks with built-in exhaust valves, the company announced Wednesday evening.
American, Delta, United airlines international destinations in August
American, Delta and United will reportedly resume some international routes this month, although flight schedules will be significantly reduced compared to this time last year due to the progression of COVID-19.
Airlines, unions pin hopes for more payroll cash on politics
The airline industry has been battered by the virus pandemic. In March, companies got $32 billion to help cover payroll costs for six months in exchange for not laying off workers.
Delta CEO thanks 17,000 workers who voluntarily left before Oct. 1 bailout deadline
Delta CEO Ed Bastian sent a memo to employees Thursday to thank the 17,000 Delta workers who agreed to take voluntary departure packages, a significant number of which are departing this week.
United tells two regional airlines it will continue contract with just one: union letter
United has minority stakes in both companies, which bring passengers from smaller markets
United sees revenue stalling at 50% without a virus vaccine
United said its average flight from April through June was 35 percent full and it estimates the July average will be 45 percent
United Airlines to require masks in airports
As of July 24, passengers will have to cover up while at United customer service counters and kiosks, United Club locations, United's gates and baggage claim areas, the airline said.














