United Airlines to launch extra flights for 2024 US college football season
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United Airlines (UAL) is a major American airline headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. Operating an extensive domestic and international route network, United is a significant player in global aviation. The airline, alongside its regional partners, serves hundreds of destinations across North America, South America, Europe, Asia, and Oceania. Known for its comprehensive route map and substantial fleet size, United Airlines holds a prominent position within the Star Alliance, a leading global airline alliance.
Key Facts
- IATA: UA
- ICAO: UAL
- Callsign: UNITED
- Founded: 1926
- Hubs: Chicago–O’Hare, Denver, Houston–Intercontinental, Newark, San Francisco, Washington–Dulles
- Fleet Size: Over 800 aircraft
- Alliance: Star Alliance
- Major Subsidiaries: United Express, operated by regional partners
United CEO has ‘renewed confidence’ in Boeing after lunch with Kelly Ortberg
United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby has been singing the praises of Boeing’s new boss, Kelly Ortberg, after the…
United Airlines drops inflight magazine print edition after 32 years
United Airlines has announced that it is to pull the print edition of its inflight magazine, Hemispheres. The…
United, Delta cancel flights to Israel due to rising tensions in the region
United Airlines and Delta Airlines canceled flights to Israel, Tel Aviv, due to rising tensions between Iran-backed Hezbollah…
United Airlines purchases sustainable aviation fuel for use at Chicago megahub
United Airlines has become the first airline to bulk purchase sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) for use at its Chicago…
US appeals court blocks new airline rules for more ‘junk fees’ transparency
Three judges at the 5th US Circuit Court of Appeals in the United States (US) have temporarily blocked…
United Airlines flight diverted mid-air due to ‘biohazard’ issue
A United Airlines flight was forced to divert while it was in the air due to an onboard…
35 years ago: How a United Airlines crew landed an ‘unflyable’ DC-10
35 years ago this week, the crew operating a routine transcontinental US passenger service faced a dramatic, unprecedented…
United Airlines reports strong growth throughout 2Q24, expects more in 2024
United Airlines has posted a strong set of results for the second quarter of 2024 (2Q24), which demonstrate…
‘Aggressive’ United Airlines pax bites flight attendant forcing plane to divert
A passenger had to be restrained on a United Airlines flight after biting a flight attendant and swearing…
Second United flight within four months loses wheel immediately after takeoff
For the second time in four months, a United Airlines aircraft departing from a Californian airport has had…
United Airlines can now send passengers live weather radar maps via text
United Airlines has unveiled a new service in the form of text messages (SMS) that convey local, live…
Archer signs deal with Signature securing eVTOL flight access in key US cities
Electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft developer Archer Aviation has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with…
Archer becomes only second eVTOL developer to secure key FAA certification
The electric vehicle take-off and landing (eVTOL) developer, Archer Aviation, has announced that its subsidiary, Archer Air, has…
Diverted United Airlines flight met by specialist infectious diseases team
A United Airlines Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner was met by a specialist infectious diseases team at Dublin Airport (DUB)…
United Airlines A320 catches fire just before takeoff from Chicago
A United Airlines flight from Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD) was forced to abort takeoff after one of…
United flight to SFO makes U-turn after crew fall sick from food poisoning
A United Airlines flight bound for San Francisco International Airport (SFO) had to divert to Incheon International Airport…
United 767 diverts to Ireland after laptop becomes stuck under business class seat
A United Airlines flight from Zurich in Switzerland heading to Chicago on May 19, 2024, had to make…