United Airlines is really having some bad luck with one of its newest Boeing 787-9s, which also features the carrier’s brand new interiors. The plane has had an incredible number of maintenance issues since entering service, to the point that the plane was sent back to Boeing to be repaired. After around 10 days with Boeing, the plane returned to service… only to still have issues.
One Mile at a Time•Ben Schlappig4 Jul
United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby has just published his July 4th message to employees at the airline, as shared by Live and Let’s Fly. To Kirby’s credit, he’s consistent in his messaging. That being said, he sure takes some liberties both with how he views his airline, and how he ”ranks” the United States…
One Mile at a Time•Ben Schlappig3 Jul
One of United's new 787s has been flown to Boeing for repairs.
United Airlines announces the launch of a new nonstop service from Houston and Washington, D.C., to Cartagena
Airline Routes & Ground Services•Eddie Saunders30 Jun
United Airlines has announced a new year-round nonstop service from its hubs in Houston (IAH) and Washington Dulles (IAD) to Cartagena, Colombia (CTG), starting December 17, 2026.
AviationSource News•Len Varley30 Jun
United Airlines announces its third Colombian destination, Cartagena, the airline's four-weekly flights from Houston and Washington Dulles.
Delta Air Lines will target one of United Airlines strongest markets, with the planned commencement of Newark (EWR) to Los Angeles (LAX) flights set for April 2027.
AviationSource News•Len Varley29 JunA United Airlines Boeing 777-300ER (registration N2138U) operating flight UA858 from Shanghai to San Francisco was forced to divert to Tokyo Narita Airport after a passenger became disruptive shortly after departure on June 24. The aircraft, carrying 285 passengers and 16 crew members, landed in Japan, where local police met the flight and removed the […]
Aviation24.be•André Orban28 Jun
United's Premium Plus seat is no longer considered a singular product; instead, three tiers have been introduced to further unbundle premium economy.
A United Airlines Boeing 737-700 (registration N54711) carrying 106 passengers and five crew members narrowly avoided a collision with a drone while approaching Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) on Friday, prompting a Federal Aviation Administration investigation. The crew of flight UA1513 from Key West (EYW) reported spotting a circular drone, estimated to be about three […]
Aviation24.be•André Orban28 Jun
The introduction of these flights will provide a new way to travel to the region of New England.
The first Boeing 787 to be fitted with United Airlines’ elevated onboard cabin has been plagued with several problems since its delivery. It now appears that the jet, registered N61101, has been sent back to Boeing!
A closer look at how United streamlines the transition from a military jet to a commercial flight deck.
As winter approaches, United Airlines prepares to offer travelers a tropical escape with new seasonal routes to Cartagena and Providenciales.
With only one passenger on board, extra ballast was required for weight and balance reasons.
United Airlines encountered an unusual problem with one of its aircraft before departure from Cancun International Airport: A swarm of bees had gathered on the aircraft’s wing!The incident, captured on video and widely shared online, showed the Boeing 737 on the ground with the insects clustered underneath part of the wing, before the pilot elected to "remove" them during his takeoff roll.
United trades range for capacity on this high demand route.
UA858 had to make an expensive and unexpected stopover in Japan.
A huge amount Polaris and Premium Plus seats are available aboard United's latest narrowbody aircraft.
A massive 4.8% reduction in domestic capacity marks a significant shift in United's summer travel plans.