United Airlines News

United Bucks Trend With Big Plane Order - Report

June 4, 2009

The prospect of a bumper plane order battle brightened a depressed outlook for plane manufacturers on Thursday as United Airlines was reported to be seeking 150 jets despite fresh warnings of industry losses.
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Hedging Key For Airlines Hurt By Fuel Costs

May 29, 2009

US airlines, burned twice last year by oil price volatility, are under new pressure to hedge now as oil prices rise from their January lows.
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United Pilots Seek Delay In Alliance Immunity

May 20, 2009

Pilots at United Airlines on Tuesday called on the US government to delay the granting of antitrust immunity that would allow Continental Airlines and United to cooperate in marketing routes and pricing, saying it could result in the loss of US jobs.
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US Airlines See Less Traffic, Fuller Planes

May 7, 2009

US airlines saw a steep decline in the number of passengers they carried in April, but planes were more full, a sign that steep capacity cuts may be serving their intended purpose.
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US Airlines Running A Little Low On Cash

May 4, 2009

US airlines, struggling to spur demand amid economic recession, face a potential liquidity crisis if revenues keep falling while credit markets remain tight.
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Flu Scare Diverts Washington Flight

May 1, 2009

An aircraft flying from Germany to Washington with 261 people on board was diverted to Boston on Friday after a female passenger complained of flu-like symptoms, an airport official said.
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US Airline Shares Shrug Off Swine Flu Risks

April 29, 2009

US airline shares rallied on Wednesday, partially erasing two days of steep losses, as markets decided that the swine flu outbreak might not significantly crimp travel demand.
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United Posts Loss On Weaker Travel Demand

April 21, 2009

United Airlines parent UAL posted a narrowed quarterly net loss on Tuesday, but its revenue was hit hard by economic recession that drained travel demand.
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United To Charge Obese Double On Full Flights

April 15, 2009

United Airlines will require obese passengers bumped from full flights to purchase two seats on a subsequent flight, matching the policy of some other carriers.
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US Airlines May Cancel More Aircraft Orders

April 13, 2009

US airlines, which have already downsized, may be forced to defer or cancel more aircraft orders if the prolonged recession further erodes travel demand and continues to choke credit markets.
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