Category: United

United Airlines Agrees to Give Union Pilots Big Pay Raises

United Airlines and the union representing its pilots said Saturday they reached agreement on a contract that will raise pilot pay by up to 40 percent over four years. The union valued the agreement at about $10 billion. It followed more than four years of tumultuous bargaining that included picketing and talk of a strike…


United Airlines Gets a Handle on Canceled Flights, CEO Outlines How to Prevent Another Meltdown

Air travelers could breathe a little easier Monday, as a break in stormy weather—and lighter schedules a day before the July 4 holiday—helped airlines keep more flights moving on time. By 10 p.m. ET, about 133 U.S. flights had been canceled and 4,454 were late, according to FlightAware. Those numbers were down from more than…


United Plans to Hire 15,000, Adding to Surge in Airline Jobs

DALLAS—Airlines expecting a hectic summer travel season are planning to hire thousands of new workers this year, lifting a job market that has been hit by layoffs in technology and turmoil in the banking industry. United Airlines said Wednesday that it hired 7,000 new workers in the first four months of this year and plans…


United Airlines Warns of Macro Risks, Says Ready to Act If Economy Softens Further

CHICAGO—United Airlines Holdings Inc. on Wednesday said macroeconomic risks have increased following turmoil in the banking industry last month that led to a sharp, brief drop in business travel demand. CEO Scott Kirby said while the company “feels good” about its full-year profit outlook, it stands ready to act if the economy softens further. United…


United Airlines Loses $194 Million but Sees 2Q Turnaround

United Airlines said Tuesday that it lost $194 million in the first quarter, but its revenue soared compared with last year, and the airline said consumer demand remains strong despite economic uncertainty. United predicted that results in the April-through-June quarter will be slightly better than Wall Street expects. Like Delta Air Lines, which reported financial…


Manchester United Report $7.7 Million Net Profit in Latest Results

MANCHESTER, England—Manchester United reported a net profit of 6.3 million pounds ($7.77 million) in its second quarterly fiscal results. The English Premier League club, which is subject to takeover bids, on Thursday released its key financial figures for the three months ending Dec. 31, 2022. United’s total revenue was 167.3 million pounds, down 9.8 percent…


Wrexham to Play Man United in Friendly in San Diego

SAN DIEGO—Soccer sensation Wrexham is coming to America. Not just on television screens, but on the pitch. The fifth-tier Welsh side, which has become a fan favorite since Hollywood stars Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney bought it and launched a documentary series, “Welcome to Wrexham,” will play Manchester United in a friendly on July 25…


LIVE 12 PM ET: NTD News Today (March 22): Pentagon Doctors Pushing for Transgender Procedures on Kids; UNESCO Under Fire Over CCP Atrocities

Some military doctors are saying kids as young as seven can make their own health decisions. They also say children experiencing gender dysphoria should be given medication right away. UNESCO, the United Nations agency dealing with education and culture, is under fire. It faces accusations of being complicit in ongoing atrocities by the CCP against…


NTD News Today (March 22): Pentagon Doctors Pushing for Transgender Procedures on Kids; UNESCO Under Fire Over CCP Atrocities

Some military doctors are saying kids as young as seven can make their own health decisions. They also say children experiencing gender dysphoria should be given medication right away. UNESCO, the United Nations agency dealing with education and culture, is under fire. It faces accusations of being complicit in ongoing atrocities by the CCP against…


Feds Probe United Plane’s December Dip Near Ocean Off Hawaii

Federal investigators are seeking more information about an incident in which a United Airlines plane dropped to within about 800 feet (250 meters) of the ocean surface after taking off from Hawaii. United says the pilots are getting additional training. The Boeing 777 dropped more than 1,400 feet (470 meters) before climbing again, according to…