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.
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Kirby argued that a merger would create jobs, offer more affordable flying options and allow the airline to compete with foreign carriers.
Airlines could hike ticket prices and fees if United and American were to join forces, lawmakers warn.
Jet fuel costs have shot up more than 50% since the U.S.-Israel attack on Iran sparked a jump in global prices.
Starting early Wednesday, United customers won't be able to book flights and access other services as the airline upgrades its reservation system.
A United Airlines flight diverted to Salt Lake City after the pilots discovered a crack in one of the layers of the windshield. A weather balloon hitting the windshield may have been the culprit.
U.S. airlines, including United Airlines and American Airlines, are suspending flights to parts of the Middle East amid the conflict between Israel and Iran.
A United Airlines passenger attacked a man midflight, punching him repeatedly in the face until it was bloody, authorities said.
United said demand for its flights surges wherever Taylor Swift jets off to for her next concert.
Passengers complain that carriers often increase the points needed to get a free flight or limit the number of seats that can be earned.
United and Delta are pausing flights to and from Tel Aviv as concerns grow about a possible widening Middle East conflict.
Terrell Davis and his wife, Tamiko, discussed the moment the former Denver Broncos star was handcuffed in front of his children and other passengers on a United Airlines flight.
This comes in response to a series of concerning incidents involving United aircraft over the last month.
United CEO Scott Kirby said the airline is reviewing a series of "unrelated" cases and adding extra training for pilots.
Boeing's CEO said improperly drilled holes were discovered in fuselages being built by Spirit AeroSystems.
The FAA is urging airlines to "visually inspect" door plugs on Boeing 737-900ER jets, an older model of aircraft.
The two airlines, the only U.S. carriers to fly Boeing 737 Max 9 jets, cancelled hundreds of additional flights on Tuesday.
Lawsuit filed a month before the mid-air blowout alleged that Spirit AeroSystems made parts with "an excessive amount of defects."
Alaska and United are the only two U.S. commercial airlines that operate Boeing 737 Max 9 aircraft, the type of plane involved in Friday's incident.
NTSB Chair Jennifer Homendy said that "we are very, very fortunate" no one happened to be seated in the two adjoining seats to the blown-out door.
Delta, United and American airlines have all temporarily suspended flights to and from the Ben Gurion International Airport.
Lawsuit alleges airline staff "aggressively" pushed the man's wheelchair as he exited the plane, leading to brain damage.
The airline expects to equip its entire mainline fleet with Braille by the end of 2026.
United is giving some customers 30,000 miles to book new flights following severe travel disruptions last week.
At the height of the nationwide weather-related travel disruptions earlier this week, Scott Kirby flew private from New Jersey to Colorado.
Pilots pushing for higher pay argue that United should reward them for helping the airline survive the coronavirus pandemic.
After helping resolve more than 750 low-level warrants since 2021, Jefferson County's Fresh Start program isn't slowing down.
Colorado insurers say health care premiums could increase by hundreds of dollars next year.
The Colorado State Patrol is investigating after they say a pickup truck collided with a train on Friday night.
Each day, the Mighty Argo Cable Car project in Colorado's foothills inches closer to a big opening to the public.
For the first time since 2021, the City of Fort Collins is asking residents to begin conserving water.
After helping resolve more than 750 low-level warrants since 2021, Jefferson County's Fresh Start program isn't slowing down.
Colorado insurers say health care premiums could increase by hundreds of dollars next year.
The Colorado State Patrol is investigating after they say a pickup truck collided with a train on Friday night.
Each day, the Mighty Argo Cable Car project in Colorado's foothills inches closer to a big opening to the public.
For the first time since 2021, the City of Fort Collins is asking residents to begin conserving water.
Multiple farmer's markets will open in Denver over the weekend.
Denver County Court says 200 people showed up at the city and county building on Friday because of a text scam.
Hundreds of pieces of pottery outside a house near Pecos and US-36 need to disappear in just over two weeks, or the owners will be arrested. It’s the culmination in a long dispute between Adams County and small business, A House of Pots.
After helping resolve more than 750 low-level warrants since 2021, Jefferson County's Fresh Start program isn't slowing down. Outreach efforts are expanding with targeted text messages aimed at helping more people resolve outstanding cases before they lead to arrests and jail bookings.
Each day, the Mighty Argo Cable Car project in Colorado's foothills inches closer to a big opening to the public.
The Kentucky Derby will see a full field of 20 horses in the first leg of the 2026 competition for horse racing's Triple Crown.
The Denver Nuggets were eliminated in Game 6 of the first round of the NBA playoffs on the road Thursday night.
Longtime Denver Broncos safety Justin Simmons announced his retirement from the NFL on Wednesday.
The new format would add eight more at-large teams, and take eight more teams out of the main bracket for play-in games.
Federal prosecutors charged 34 defendants across two indictments, alleging sports betting and mafia-linked rigged poker games.
Have tickets to fly on Spirit? Here's what to know about refunds and alternative flights as the budget airline ceases operations.
President Trump said earlier this week he was reviewing the possible reduction of troops in Germany, which hosts more than 35,000 U.S. service members.
Negotiations over a $500 million dollar government aid package for Spirit stalled after bondholders balked at the terms.
ICE reported the 18th death of an individual in its custody so far this year, putting the agency on track to record a new all-time high in detainee deaths.
Cities in Florida and California, where home prices soared during the pandemic, saw some of the steepest declines in property values.
Colorado insurers say health care premiums could increase by hundreds of dollars next year.
President Trump said earlier this week he was reviewing the possible reduction of troops in Germany, which hosts more than 35,000 U.S. service members.
Denver is one of five finalists to host the Democratic National Convention, having last hosted it in 2008, when Barack Obama accepted the nomination at Mile High Stadium.
President Trump said the European Union "is not complying with our fully agreed to trade deal."
Negotiations over a $500 million dollar government aid package for Spirit stalled after bondholders balked at the terms.
The Trump administration is proposing wastewater testing to try to ferret out data on illegal drug use in real time, according to a draft of a new drug control strategy obtained by CBS News. It also proposes using AI to track threats.
Hershey says it's benefiting from the growing use of GLP-1 weight-loss drugs even as people cut down on snacks. Here's why.
The backlash was immediate after the Trump administration served notice that hospitals and nursing homes should limit sugary drinks and dietary supplements in favor of what HHS terms "real food."
State regulators are warning bad actors who are bringing hemp‑derived, often chemically-altered products into the state's legal marijuana system that there will be consequences.
AdventHealth Littleton's Forensic Nurse Examiner Program will provide medical care and forensic documentation to survivors of violence, including sexual assault, domestic violence, and victims of gun violence.
Have tickets to fly on Spirit? Here's what to know about refunds and alternative flights as the budget airline ceases operations.
President Trump said the European Union "is not complying with our fully agreed to trade deal."
Cities in Florida and California, where home prices soared during the pandemic, saw some of the steepest declines in property values.
Amtrak may ease rules on guns on its trains, sources say. Critics worry that would weaken security even though, authorities say, the accused correspondents' dinner shooter took Amtrak cross-country with his firearms.
Hershey says it's benefiting from the growing use of GLP-1 weight-loss drugs even as people cut down on snacks. Here's why.
Another Colorado family has come forward after they say they were charged thousands of dollars for having a lock changed.
State regulators are warning bad actors who are bringing hemp‑derived, often chemically-altered products into the state's legal marijuana system that there will be consequences.
A new, nearly 700-page report describes the Evergreen High School shooter's every move the day of the shooting last September, the law enforcement response, and interviews with friends, family, teachers, and witnesses.
A Denver City Council member is pushing to reopen long-term fire service contracts she says are now draining city resources instead of generating revenue.
A Denver family is sharing their story after thieves got away with the steel sculpture that stood outside their home for over a decade.