9 d. ago Solo travelers secretly charged up to 70% more by these major US airlines

American Airlines, Delta and United are offering discount fares for group travel on select routes, but not advertising it

Society

1 week ago Jet Blue and United Airlines have announced a partnership. Here are the benefits for fliers

Despite the close collaboration, both airlines will maintain independent operations

Politics

1 week ago Terrifying moment engine bursts into flames on United Airlines passenger jet taking off for US from China

Dramatic footage shows the US bound Boeing 777 accelerating along the runway before the right turbofan becomes a ball of fire - forcing the flight to be abandoned.

Events

1 week ago United Airlines flight from Edinburgh cancelled after 'mechanical fault' found

A United Airlines flight travelling from Edinburgh Airport to Newark was called off after a mechanical issue with the plane was discovered prior to take off.

Politics

2 w. ago United Airlines plane aborts flight as concerning message found in bathroom

A United Airlines plane had to abort its flight after a strange message was written on the bathroom mirror - the flight was carrying more than 300 passengers at the time

Politics

2 w. ago United Passenger Sues Airline After Serious Injury on Boston to London Flight

United Passenger Sues Airline After Serious Injury on Boston to London Flight  Aviation A2Z

Events

2 w. ago Passenger jet had to abort takeoff to avoid runway collision at New York's LaGuardia Airport

Federal officials are investigating why two planes got dangerously close on a runway at New York's LaGuardia Airport earlier this month despite the airport being equipped with an advanced surface radar system that's designed to help prevent such close calls

Politics

3 w. ago I tried out United Airlines’ new Dreamliner seats. These are the biggest changes

United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby says the new ‘Elevated’ interiors put United on the cusp of being ‘the best airline ever’. The Independent’s US Travel Editor Ted Thornhill was on hand to test out the new seat specs for each class — from business to economy

Politics

3 w. ago World's biggest airline to start offering caviar and Champagne in £112 million meal plan

United Airlines is investing $150 million into its food and drinks menu, introducing a new caviar and champagne pairing for passengers travelling in business class

Economics

3 w. ago Massachusetts man pleads guilty to attacking a flight attendant with a broken spoon

A Massachusetts man has pleaded guilty to attacking a flight attendant with a broken metal spoon and attempting to open an emergency door on a cross-country flight

Events

4 w. ago Airline passenger stunned to find out she is sat next to Travis Hunter: 'Would be proud to have him as a grandson'

A United Airlines passenger was stunned to find out she was sitting next to an NFL rookie, as she called the recent draft pick 'the nicest young man.'

Politics