United flight makes U-turn over "four-letter word" Bluetooth device
According to air traffic control audio, security came to inspect the aircraft after someone named their Bluetooth device a "certain four-letter word."
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According to air traffic control audio, security came to inspect the aircraft after someone named their Bluetooth device a "certain four-letter word."
Sens. Tammy Duckworth of Illinois and Tammy Baldwin of Wisconsin say their concern is there may be more emergency exit doors than flight attendants in the event of an evacuation.
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.
