United Airlines to introduce new family friendly seating policy
United Airlines will help families with children under 12 find seats together free of charge
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United Airlines will help families with children under 12 find seats together free of charge
The move comes after President Joe Biden called on Congress to ban airlines from charging "preferred seating fees."
United Airlines will require employees in the U.S. to be vaccinated against COVID-19 by late October, perhaps sooner, joining a growing number of big corporations that are responding to a surge in virus cases.
The flight is the first in a four-week trial by the airline in which passengers and crew are tested before boarding.
The airline says the money given to the airline by the federal government to avoid layoffs has run out.
United is the first major United States carrier to adopt the requirement.
United says customers can now use travel credits any time over the next two years.
Passengers were not allowed to leave the airplane because the Goose Bay Airport did not have a customs officer on duty during the overnight hours.
The CEOs of both airlines said that the administration's recent immigration policy of separating migrant families conflicts with their values.
A passenger who was bumped off a full flight has scored the maximum prize — a $10,000 travel voucher.
United Airlines will stop shipping unaccompanied pets on flights after a series of problems.
United Airlines is making changes following the death of a dog that had been placed in an overhead bin during one of its flights.
United Airlines wrongly shipped a Kansas-bound pet dog to Japan, the second embarrassment this week for the airline and a "nightmare" for the Swindle family -- who are moving from Oregon to Wichita with their beloved pet, a 10-year-old German shepherd named Irgo.
Spokeswoman Maggie Schmerin later said that United has been in contact with the passenger who owned the dog and offered to pay for a necropsy, an autopsy for animals.
The lottery, which the airline announced on Friday, would have paid $100,000 to one lucky employee selected at random.
A 29-year-old man pleaded guilty to assaulting a girl on a flight from Seattle, Washington to Newark Liberty International Airport in New Jersey.
A New Jersey man is suing United Airlines, claiming a drunken fellow passenger urinated on him as their cross-country flight was taking off.
A 16-year-old girl is speaking out after she says she was sexually assaulted on a United Airlines flight.
United Airlines Flight 135 was arriving from Switzerland on Sunday when the crew of the Boeing 767 reported a near miss with the drone at 850 feet.
Shirley Yamauchi was forced to sit her son on her lap for the three and a half hour flight.
Ken Matthews sits in for Dom. Ken discussed the newest health care bill from the Republicans,Congress' attempt to prevent airlines from removing passengers on planes, Bill Cosby's planned town halls on avoiding sexual assault and the public assistance integrity act.
Dr. David Dao's lawyers announced the deal Thursday, but did not disclose the financial terms of the settlement.
It just keeps getting worse for United Airlines.
The CEO of United Airlines says no one will be fired over the dragging of a man off a plane — including himself.
There are ways to improve your chances at receiving an incentive to skip your flight -- or, to avoid getting bumped in the first place.
Saturday will definitely be the pick of the weekend in the Philadelphia region, with temperatures starting off mild and comfortable under a mix of sun and clouds.
Surveillance video captured the moment a man had his laptop snatched off his table at gunpoint Friday at Parc in Philadelphia.
The Mets kept the Phillies from gaining ground in the National League wild-card race with a 6-3 victory Friday night.
A list of Pennsylvania high school football scores for September 18, 2026.
Police believe a social media beef might have led to a shooting that injured a 16-year-old in East Germantown Friday night.
Raymond "R.C." Horsch, who lived at the so-called "house of horrors" in Olney until he died, was as intelligent as he was a monster and preyed on vulnerable women.
Saturday will definitely be the pick of the weekend in the Philadelphia region, with temperatures starting off mild and comfortable under a mix of sun and clouds.
Ed Sheeran is set to take the stage in Philadelphia for the first stop on his tour since Macklemore was dropped from the lineup over pro-Palestinian comments.
Surveillance video captured the moment a man had his laptop snatched off his table at gunpoint Friday at Parc in Philadelphia.
The Mets kept the Phillies from gaining ground in the National League wild-card race with a 6-3 victory Friday night.
Surveillance video captured the moment a man had his laptop snatched off his table at gunpoint Friday at Parc in Philadelphia.
Police believe a social media beef might have led to a shooting that injured a 16-year-old in East Germantown Friday night.
Archaeology students from Penn are joining community members to uncover the history of a historic Black neighborhood in West Philly that was demolished decades ago in the name of urban renewal.
Raymond "R.C." Horsch, who lived at the so-called "house of horrors" in Olney until he died, was as intelligent as he was a monster and preyed on vulnerable women, law enforcement sources said.
Wanda the therapy donkey has a packed schedule in Bucks County, bringing joy and comfort to seniors.
Gregory Taylor says his son, Xavier, is still on a ventilator, but they're hopeful and steadfast in their faith.
North Wildwood police say a man drowned in the ocean near Second Avenue on Wednesday.
The shooting happened around 7:20 a.m. Friday at the convenience store at the corner of Route 37 and Garfield Avenue, prosecutors said.
Friday will start on the humid side, but as temps climb into the low-mid 80s, the decreasing humidity will make for a nice day.
Circle S: Second Chance Ranch in Sicklerville also has its own nonprofit to support its rescue mission and give back to the community.
Friday will start on the humid side, but as temps climb into the low-mid 80s, the decreasing humidity will make for a nice day.
Today looks warm and noticeably more humid in the Philadelphia region, with highs reaching the mid-80s but feeling like the upper 80s.
Another beautiful September day is underway Wednesday in the Philadelphia region.
Tuesday will bring plenty of sunshine, low humidity and light winds in the Philadelphia region, all ingredients to spend time outside.
Concerns are growing in Wilmington, Delaware, after separate shootings over the weekend left two people dead, including a teen.
Health officials in Philadelphia are warning about possible measles exposures in the CHOP NICU.
An 18-year-old from Mifflin County has died from measles-related complications, Pennsylvania health officials said.
The Philadelphia Eagles' cheerleading squad has nine new members, including a Jefferson Health cardiac ICU nurse and three other healthcare professionals.
A 40-year-old woman died on Saturday from complications associated with measles, the coroner reported.
Four vaccinated people in Pennsylvania have contracted measles, health officials say.
New Jersey floral designer Alisha Simone Bell said she puts her "whole heart" into every arrangement and every detail.
On Tuesday, Pennsylvania took a major step in the fight against the negative impacts of social media, particularly on children.
Thieves are smashing windows and targeting trading card stores looking for valuable Pokémon cards, police in South Jersey say.
Customers lined up to support Somerdale Cold Cuts as it reopened after a copper theft.
While some assume landlords are required to provide air conditioning, the law is not nearly as clear-cut as it is for heat in the winter
Two people were taken to the hospital after a large tree fell onto three cars on Belmont Avenue in Bala Cynwyd on Friday.
A crash involving at least two cars is slowing traffic on I-95 South near Allegheny Avenue.
Drivers will start getting tickets for parking in Smart Loading Zones without registering.
A man on a motorcycle was launched from a highway overpass near 2nd and Callowhill streets on Monday night, police say.
SEPTA has resumed service on three Regional Rail lines after downed Amtrak wires caused a suspension on Monday.
The Mets kept the Phillies from gaining ground in the National League wild-card race with a 6-3 victory Friday night.
A list of Pennsylvania high school football scores for September 18, 2026.
Gregory Taylor says his son, Xavier, is still on a ventilator, but they're hopeful and steadfast in their faith.
Jonathan Greenard's Eagles debut will have to wait. The outside linebacker was ruled out against the Titans for the second straight week with a pectoral injury.
The Phillies beat the Mets 3-0 Thursday night to tie the Cubs for the top NL wild card.
Crews are setting up for Ed Sheeran's concert at Lincoln Financial Field this weekend amid a controversy over Macklemore's recent comments.
Aaron Rowe, Beoga, Lukas Graham and Finneas all released statements Tuesday on Instagram saying they were withdrawing from Ed Sheeran's tour.
Performer Macklemore is being dropped from Ed Sheeran's Loop tour after making on-stage statements that some found controversial.
The Philadelphia Eagles' cheerleading squad has nine new members, including a Jefferson Health cardiac ICU nurse and three other healthcare professionals.
The Landmark Ritz Five movie theater in Philadelphia's Old City neighborhood has reopened after a brief closure.
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Middle school students in Philadelphia got the opportunity to do hands-on learning during the school district's five-day career and technical camp.
With her Girl Talk mentoring program, one Philadelphia teen turned her camp days into a safe space to discuss social issues young girls face every day.
Recent high school graduate Sylvain Farrell says his temporary position at a local clinic is the pathway to a full-time career.
A Philadelphia student won an award from NFL Films for his documentary on bringing back sports teams at his Kensington school.
A group of East Norriton eighth graders took what started as an Earth Day project and made a whole initiative.
With the midterms 45 days away, the Supreme Court has blocked a push by the Trump administration to restrict mail-in voting. Deadlines to register are less than 30 days from now.
Pennsylvania lawmakers have until Oct. 13 to pass legislation to save skill games after a recent court decision.
Saturday brings lower humidity with a mix of sun and clouds, then Sunday kicks off a wet week with chances of showers each day until next weekend. NEXT Weather Meteorologist Tammie Souza has the latest forecast.
In this week's edition of the Friday Football Frenzy, Interboro beat Sun Valley, Audenried defeated Edison and much more. Here's some of the top highlights from around the Philadelphia region.
Grant Gilmore says that Saturday will be the best day of the weekend with mild and comfortable temps. Here's the latest NEXT Weather forecast.