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
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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
United Airlines to Equip 1,000 Planes With Starlink by 2026
United Airlines will equip 1,000 aircraft with Starlink by 2026, offering free in-flight connectivity to MileagePlus members across its global fleet.
Jun 23, 20264 min
Technology
SFO Flight Delays Quadruple Following FAA Runway Ban
Average delays at SFO have quadrupled to 20 minutes following an FAA mandate prohibiting parallel visual landings and ongoing runway construction.
Jun 23, 20264 min
Regulatory
United Elevate 787-9 Returns to Boeing for Repairs
United Airlines' first Boeing 787-9 with 'United Elevate' interiors is returning to Boeing's Moses Lake facility following persistent operational issues.
Jun 22, 20263 min
Airlines
United 737 Captain Retires Early Following ALS Diagnosis
A United Airlines captain retired early due to an ALS diagnosis, flying his final flight alongside his son, who served as the first officer.
Jun 20, 20263 min
Safety
United Debuts Stars and Stripes Livery for America’s 250th
United Airlines unveiled a new Stars and Stripes livery on two aircraft to honor the 250th anniversary of American independence and its veteran workforce.
Jun 17, 20263 min
Airlines