United bans AI agents from booking flights on behalf of travelers

Using an artificial intelligence agent to make flight reservations poses security risks and could violate federal rules, according to United.

• 3h ago

Why are airlines banning humanoid robots from flights?

Four major U.S. airlines have quietly changed their policies to ban humanoid and animal-like robots from their flights.

• Aug 17

N.J. man says he was almost kicked off plane over message on T-shirt

A New Jersey man says his T-shirt nearly got him kicked off a United Airlines flight.

• Jul 13

United Airlines CEO says he approached American Airlines about merger

Kirby argued that a merger would create jobs, offer more affordable flying options and allow the airline to compete with foreign carriers.

• Apr 27

Planning a summer flight? Book now before prices surge, airline experts say.

"If you haven't booked for this summer, get busy," Atmosphere Research Group Airline industry analyst Henry Harteveldt told CBS News.

• Apr 24

United CEO floated idea of United-American merger, sources say

United CEO Scott Kirby​ floated the idea to Trump administration officials of United merging with American Airlines, according to sources familiar with the situation.

• Apr 14

United raises bag fees, becoming second U.S. carrier to up the price this week

United did not say why it was raising its prices, but the move follows JetBlue also hiking its checked bag fees earlier this week, citing "rising operating costs."

• Apr 2