All United Airlines articles – Page 35
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AnalysisANALYSIS: US carriers focus on alleged subsidies to Gulf carriers
American Airlines, Delta Air Lines and United Airlines are concerned about the magnitude of subsidies they believe Gulf carriers receive, as the US carriers push to limit open skies with Qatar and the UAE.
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American weighs economics of 100-seat aircraft
Seat economics will dictate the future of 100-seat aircraft in American Airlines' fleet.
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AnalysisANALYSIS: US carriers continue to profit in fourth quarter
US carriers continue to lead industry profits after a strong 2014 and bright prognosis from lower fuel costs, even if the fourth quarter performance took a hit from Delta Air Lines' settling of its hedging positions.
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ROUTES: United to end Love Field flights
United Airlines will discontinue service to Dallas Love Field in March, concentrating its service to the region at Dallas/Fort Worth International airport.
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ROUTES: US carriers discuss Gulf open skies with Obama officials
Executives from American Airlines, Delta Air Lines and United Airlines have met with senior Obama administration officials to discuss limiting the access of the Gulf carriers to the USA, says former deputy assistant secretary of State John Byerly.
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NewsUnited coy on potential 777-300ER order
United Airlines continues to hedge its bets regarding a potential conversion of some of its existing Boeing 787 orders to the Boeing 777-300ER.
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NewsUnited could convert widebody orders to the 777-300ER
United Airlines could convert some of its existing widebody orderbook to the Boeing 777-300ER, amidst reports that it is preparing to order 10 of the widebody aircraft.
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AnalysisANALYSIS: Is Haneda a network Shangri-La for US carriers?
One could easily think that Tokyo Haneda International airport is the airline network equivalent of Shangri-La based solely on US carriers repeated pining for access to the airport.
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AnalysisANALYSIS: New routes driving up USA-UK capacity in 2015
A slew of new nonstop routes between the USA and the UK will drive up capacity during the summer of 2015, surpassing the peak set earlier this year.
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AnalysisANALYSIS: US airlines gear up for another strong year
From Worst to First was the title of former Continental Airlines chief executive Gordon Bethune’s book on how he turned around the ailing airline in the 1990s, fast forward more than a decade and it is an appropriate description for the US airline industry among their global peers.
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NewsUnited seeks FAA investigation into Newark airport costs
United Airlines has filed a formal complaint against Newark Liberty International airport operator the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey (PANYNJ), alleging a significant cost mark-up that places them at a disadvantage in the New York market.
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AnalysisANALYSIS: How will US scope clauses impact regional fleets
Michael Lapson, senior analyst in the New York office of Flightglobal’s Ascend consultancy, examines the impact of revised scope clauses in the US market
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Delta targets Alaska routes in five-city Seattle expansion
Delta Air Lines continues its expansion at Seattle Tacoma International airport, announcing plans to launch flights from Seattle to five new destinations next year.
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US legacy airlines to push govt to re-look open skies
Delta Air Lines, American Airlines and United Airlines are planning to urge the US government to re-look its approach towards open skies agreements with other countries, amidst increased worry over competition from Middle Eastern carriers.
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AnalysisANALYSIS: Virgin strengthens in key transatlantic markets
Virgin Atlantic's decision to scrap four international routes and focus on strengthening its transatlantic services marks the latest chapter in a battle for dominance in this key market – one in which the UK carrier and partner Delta Air Lines is joined by British Airways/American Airlines and United Airlines among ...
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NewsBoeing delivers first GE-powered 787-9
Boeing has delivered the first GE Aviation-powered 787-9 off the production line to United Airlines, which also becomes the first North American customer to receive the stretched model of the Dreamliner.
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AnalysisANALYSIS: US cargo carriers face low yields amid trade jump
The US air cargo market continues to show signs of a turnaround, with US carriers reporting notable cargo volume gains in recent months and executives noting positive world economic trends.
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AnalysisANALYSIS: Capacity tweaks drive US domestic network changes
Tweaking routes to achieve the most efficient and profitable network is a never-ending task for airlines. Questions like whether or not to fly three-times a day between Chicago and Omaha on a Boeing 737 or six-times a day on a Bombardier CRJ200 are common.
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United launches streaming entertainment on Airbus fleet
United Airlines has enabled in-flight streaming entertainment on the majority of its Airbus A320-family fleet, as it works towards offering entertainment on all of its mainline aircraft by the end of 2015.
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NewsUnited to add 787 base in San Francisco as fleet expands
United Airlines will open a Boeing 787 pilot base at San Francisco International airport in September, as it continues to expand its fleet of Dreamliners.