CHICAGO—A United Airlines flight from Chicago to Miami had to return Friday to Chicago O’Hare International Airport when the aircraft struck a bird shortly after takeoff, the airline said. United Airlines said in a statement that Flight 1930 returned safely to Chicago O’Hare International Airport “after experiencing a bird strike shortly after take-off.” No one…
United Airlines to Halt Service at New York’s JFK Airport in October
WASHINGTON—United Airlines said on Friday it will suspend service in late October to New York’s John F. Kennedy Airport (JFK). Earlier this month, United had threatened to take the action if the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) did not grant the air carrier additional flights. United has been flying just twice daily to San Francisco and…
United Airlines Will Terminate Service at Kennedy International Airport If Feds Don’t Allow More Flights: CEO
September 7, 2022
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United Airlines Inc. has threatened to terminate service to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) in New York City in October if the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) does not grant the airline more flights, according to Reuters. CEO Scott Kirby wrote to Acting FAA Administrator Billy Nolen to request additional capacity at JFK, according to…
United Airlines Puts Down $10 Million Deposit for 100 Electric Air Taxis
United Airlines Inc. is looking to the future with a major investment in electric air taxis to transport consumers to and from the airport. The company paid a $10 million deposit to Archer Aviation Inc. for an order of 100 electric vertical takeoff and landing air taxis, known as eVTOLs, the company announced on Aug. 10. “The…
United to Cut 12 Percent of Daily Newark Flights to Boost Performance
WASHINGTON—United Airlines announced Thursday it will temporarily cut about 50 daily departures from its Newark airport hub starting on July 1 to address congestion and as concerns mount over the U.S. summer air-travel season. The summer flight cuts, which were first reported by Reuters, apply only to domestic flights. They represent 12 percent of United’s…
United Airlines CEO Warns Fuel Costs Could Remain High
United Airlines Inc. is expecting fuel prices to remain at elevated levels over the long term, says the company’s CEO Scott Kirby. Speaking to reporters in Doha, Qatar, Kirby said that United Airlines will have to foot the bill for $12 billion in fuel in 2022 considering current prices, according to Reuters. In North America,…
United Airlines Cites Jump in Global Travel Searches After US Ends COVID Testing
CHICAGO—United Airlines said on Monday searches for international travel have increased after the United States ended a 17-month-old requirement that air travelers arriving in the country test negative for COVID-19. Airlines had been lobbying the White House to end the measure, arguing the requirement was holding back a full-scale industry recovery after the pandemic-induced slump….
United Airlines Loses $1.4 Billion in 1Q, but Expects Profit in 2Q
CHICAGO—United Airlines reported Wednesday that it lost $1.38 billion in the first quarter of 2022 but said it expects to return to profitability in the current three-month period as post-pandemic travel ramps back up. The Chicago-based airline posted revenue of $7.67 billion in the quarter that ended March 31. That was down 21 percent from…
United Airlines to Let Workers Who Didn’t Get COVID-19 Vaccine Return to Work
United Airlines plans to let workers who declined to get a COVID-19 vaccine return to work, according to a missive obtained by The Epoch Times. Unvaccinated employees can return to their positions on March 28, according to the memorandum, which was sent to workers on Thursday morning. Kirk Limacher, vice president of human resources at…
Chart Wars: Between American and United Airlines, Which Stock Will Bounce Higher?
American Airlines Group, Inc and United Airlines Holdings, Inc plummeted 25 percent and 30 percent, respectively, between March 1 and March 7 amid geopolitical uncertainty and soaring gas prices, which will spill over to ticket prices. The stocks have mostly been trading in downtrends since March 2021, although American Airlines had one brief flight back…
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