All United Airlines articles – Page 16
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United board names first woman chair
The board of United Continental has named Jane Garvey its new non-executive chairperson, following the departure of Robert Milton.
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United finance chief makes sudden exit
United Airlines chief financial officer Andrew Levy has left the carrier, in a move that some see as a reflection of the carrier's management.
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Washington Dulles prospects improve as costs fall
Times are good at Washington Dulles International airport where a new forecast see costs coming in lower than expected, begetting new air service at the once growth-challenged gateway to the US capital.
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United drops three Mexican destinations
United Airlines will discontinue service to three Mexican destinations, as part of an overall plan to adjust capacity to the country.
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United eyes Newark base for 787-10
United Airlines plans to open a Boeing 787 pilot base at its Newark Liberty International airport in 2019, potentially for the 787-10 that it will begin taking later this year.
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United purchases 737s and 777s from lessors
United Airlines purchased a number of Boeing 737 and 777 aircraft off lease in the first quarter, among 23 aircraft it brought onto its balance sheet during the period.
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Hainan Airlines sells one-fifth of its Azul stake to United
Hainan Airlines has sold a just over 4% stake in Brazilian carrier Azul to United Continental’s subsidiary Calfinco.
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United cites connectivity with increased Azul stake
United Airlines has increased its stake in Azul to 8%, citing connectivity with the Brazilian carrier for the move.
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NewsUnited touts efficiency with first 737 Max delivery
United Airlines has taken delivery of its first Boeing 737 Max 9, marking the stretched Max variant's debut at a US carrier.
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United plans premium economy launch in 2019
United Airlines plans to launch its new premium economy class in early 2019, as it dribbles out details on the new product.
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ANALYSIS: Alaska insists Virgin was smart buy as cutover looms
A top Alaska Air Group executive has made clear the company has no misgivings about its 2016 acquisition of Virgin America – a pricey deal that catapulted Alaska into major-player status while driving up costs amid intense competition.
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United sees 'opportunity' to grow Washington Dulles hub
United Airlines sees an "opportunity" to grow at Washington Dulles International airport, as it focuses on driving additional connectivity across its hubs.
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United inspecting 737 engines following service bulletin
United Airlines is inspecting 698 CFM International engines on its Boeing 737 fleet following a recent service bulletin from US safety officials, says chief operating officer Greg Hart.
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United plans premium economy on the 787-10
United Airlines will offer its new premium economy product on the Boeing 787-10 when the aircraft is introduced later this year, a seat map for the stretched Dreamliner shows.
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PICTURE: United's first 737 Max receives swoop livery
United Airlines has painted its first Boeing 737 Max 9 in the swoop livery that adorns its Dreamliners, as it prepares to take its first aircraft later in April.
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Five US airlines tentatively secure new Havana frequencies
The US Department of Transportation has tentatively awarded five airlines additional frequencies to serve Havana, following a proceeding to hand out the rights that were given up by four US carriers.
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United reviewing pet travel following incidents
United Airlines is reviewing its policies for pet travel in aircraft cargo holds following a series of incidents in recent days.
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ANALYSIS: Are US airlines at their next scope crossroads?
US airlines have had limits on the number and size of regional jets in their feeder fleets almost since the day Comair introduced the Bombardier CRJ100 in June 1993.
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United pilots union opposes more large jets at regional partners
Pilots at United Airlines are striking back at the carrier's push to add more large regional jets at its partners, arguing that growth targets can be met within existing limits.
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United expanding cabin segmentation to international markets
United Airlines will continue to expand its cabin segmentation initiatives, with no frills fares expanding to Latin America and Europe later this year.
