NEWSDec 28, 2022American Carriers Consider Returning to ChinaOn Monday, December 26, 2022, China's National Health Commission said that it will drop the quarantine requirement for travelers entering China, effective January 8. The end of the policy comes as China is slowly loosening up its policies towards COVID-19 after nearly three years of being almost completely shut to foreign travelers.Read More →
NEWSOct 12, 2022United Announces New International Routes for Summer 2023United has announced a robust summer schedule for 2023 with three new exciting international destinations.Read More →
NEWSSep 22, 2022VIDEO: Sparks Fly From United Airlines 777-200 as it Departs Newark Airport, Makes Emergency LandingUnited Airlines flight 149, a scheduled service from Newark/New York (EWR) to Sao Paulo, Brazil (GRU) departed at 11:24 pm when it experienced suspected engine trouble. The aircraft in question is N787UA, a Boeing 777-200ER in United's new livery. After takeoff, the aircraft entered a holding pattern over the Atlantic Ocean, displaying an altitude of FL240 (24,000 feet) on FlightRadar24. Approximately 1.5 hours after takeoff, the aircraft returned to Newark Airport.
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NEWSSep 17, 2022PHOTOS: United Boeing 737 MAX Slides Into Grass at Florida AirportA United Boeing 737 MAX 9 slid into muddy grass during a rainstorm at Fort Myers Southwest Florida International Airport. After the pilots attempted full power in order to get the aircraft back onto the tarmac, emergency crews were called to assist.Read More →
NEWSSep 11, 2022United Airlines Places Order for 200 eVTOL Air TaxisOn Thursday, United Airlines announced its order of 200 Electric Vertical Take Off and Landing (eVTOL) air taxis with Eve. The Embraer-owned startup, Eve Air Mobility, has made a $15 million pre-purchase agreement with United for 200 aircraft, with an option of 200 more available. The company had broken off from Embraer in May to become Publicly-traded, joining a shell company specializing in eVTOL aircraft.Read More →
NEWSAug 31, 2022United and Emirates Rumored to Begin PartnershipUnited Airlines and Emirates have hinted at future cooperation, as seen on a Twitter exchange between the two companies' social media accounts. It is planned that the teamwork will launch soon with an announcement being scheduled for September 14, 2022.Read More →
NEWSAug 30, 2022PHOTOS: Underside Panel Ripped Off of United 767 Mid-FlightOn Thursday, August 26, 2022, a United Airlines Boeing 767-400 performing flight UA 23 to Dublin (DUB) lost one of its main underside panels during its departure from Newark (EWR). After hearing the loud bang - the sound of the panel flying off the aircraft - the pilots decided to continue to Dublin, where the flight made a safe but late landing. Upon a closer look at the damage, it was found that the right underside panel next to the landing gear was the source of the commotion.Read More →
NEWSAug 27, 2022United Airlines Flight Canceled After Taxiing for 8.5 HoursA United Airlines flight was severely impacted by inclement weather on Monday, taxiing for 8.5 hours hoping to take-off until it was ultimately canceled.Read More →
NEWSAug 22, 2022American Airlines Restores CRJ200 Through Partnership With Air WisconsinAmid the retirement of American Airlines's CRJ-200s during the pandemic, American Airlines will reintroduce the 50-seater city hopper to its regional fleet mix. The airline announced a new agreement with regional carrier Air Wisconsin, basing up to 60 CRJ-200s mostly at its Chicago O'Hare hub. In exchange, Air Wisconsin will terminate services with United Express where it services United's hubs in Chicago O'Hare and Washington-Dulles.Read More →
ROUTESJul 29, 2022United Airlines to Become the First Airline to Connect Washington and Cape Town United Airlines is making history once again with a nonstop route out of Washington Dulles International Airport. The airline announced that it will be initiating a new nonstop service from Washington-Dulles International Airport to Cape Town International Airport in South Africa beginning November 17, 2022.Read More →
