United Adds 2 SFO Routes as FAA Eases Flight Limits
United Airlines is launching 2 new San Francisco routes after the FAA eased limits, but the carrier postponed 10 Chicago O'Hare routes due to caps.
Aug 14, 20265 min
Regulatory
United Flight 455 Aborts Takeoff After Two Tires Blow
United Flight 455 aborted takeoff at Chicago O'Hare after two tires blew, forcing 161 passengers to deplane on the runway.
Aug 14, 20265 min
Safety
American Airlines Reshapes Board to Close Profit Gap
American Airlines launched a major executive overhaul to close a profitability gap after posting a Q2 net income of just $71 million.
Aug 13, 20266 min
Airlines
United 737-800 to Launch CVG-SFO Nonstop Route
United will launch daily CVG to SFO flights on October 25, generating an estimated $36.4 million regional economic impact.
Aug 7, 20264 min
Airlines
United Delays 10 Chicago Routes Due to FAA Flight Caps
United delayed the launch of 10 domestic routes from ORD after the FAA extended daily flight caps through October 2027 to manage airfield construction.
Aug 5, 20266 min
Airlines
United Airlines Q2 2026 Earnings: Profit Falls to $805M
United Airlines Q2 2026 earnings fell to $805 million despite a 16% revenue increase to $17.67 billion, as rising labor costs impacted profitability.
Jul 16, 20263 min
Business
United Airlines Adds Washington Dulles-Guanacaste Service
United Airlines will launch daily seasonal service between Washington Dulles and Guanacaste from December 17, 2026, to January 4, 2027.
Jul 16, 20263 min
Airlines
United Airlines Forecasts $6B Fuel Hit Amid Iran Conflict
United Airlines expects $6 billion in additional fuel costs this year as the Strait of Hormuz closure forces industry-wide capacity reductions.
Jul 16, 20263 min
Business
United Airlines A321XLR Debuts Blocked Middle Seat Option
United Airlines will introduce a blocked middle seat option on its new A321XLR fleet, providing extra space for window and aisle passengers.
Jul 15, 20264 min
Airlines
United 767-400ER Diverts to SNN After Engine Vibration
United Airlines Flight UA509 diverted to Shannon Airport with 227 people on board due to engine vibrations and a cabin odor.
Jul 13, 20263 min
Safety
American Airlines Gains 3 O'Hare Gates as United Plan Fails
American Airlines will regain three gates at Chicago O'Hare this October after FAA flight caps thwarted United's attempts to expand its market share.
Jul 11, 20264 min
AI illustrationAirlines
US Airlines Redesign Cabins for Premium Revenue Growth
Major US carriers are reconfiguring fleets to prioritize high-margin premium seating as demand for luxury travel experiences continues to climb.
Jul 10, 20263 min
Business
United Airlines Window Seat Lawsuit Proceeds After Ruling
A federal judge allowed a class-action lawsuit to proceed against United Airlines regarding the sale of window seats that lack an actual exterior view.
Jul 8, 20264 min
Business
SFO Flights Delayed: Runway 1R Work and FAA Rules Impact
Over 400 flights were delayed at SFO on July 6, 2026, as construction and new FAA staggered approach mandates reduced arrival capacity by 33%.
Jul 7, 20263 min
Airlines
United Airlines Adds 69th and 70th Airbus A321neo Jets
United Airlines has expanded its narrowbody fleet with the delivery of its 69th and 70th Airbus A321neo aircraft from the Alabama assembly line.
Jul 4, 20263 min
Airlines
United Express Flight 3989 Returns After Mid-Takeoff Incident
A passenger on a United Express flight was arrested after calling 911 mid-takeoff and attempting to open a cabin door, forcing an emergency landing.
Jul 4, 20264 min
Safety
United Airlines 787-9 Grounded Again After TCAS Failures
United Airlines grounded its new Boeing 787-9, N61101, following repeated Traffic Alert and Collision Avoidance System failures in early July 2026.
Jul 4, 20264 min
Safety
American Airlines Restores Chicago to Tokyo NRT Route
American Airlines will resume daily Chicago to Tokyo service in March 2027, adding to a three-route expansion from the O'Hare hub.
Jul 1, 20264 min
Airlines
Delta Adds EWR-LAX Service, Challenges United at Newark
Delta will launch twice-daily Newark to Los Angeles flights in April 2027, challenging United Airlines' dominance on the lucrative route.
Jun 27, 20264 min
Airlines
United Airlines UA858 Diverts to Tokyo After Assault
United Airlines flight UA858 diverted to Tokyo Narita after a disruptive passenger assaulted a crew member, causing a 100-minute delay.
Jun 27, 20264 min
Safety