How rising gas prices and staffing shortages could impact summer travelers
United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby says the airline is prepared to address potential problems.
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Flight makes emergency landing after sparks
Sparks could be seen shooting out from a United Airlines plane headed to Houston, Texas, from Lima, Peru, as it was forced to return for an emergency landing last week. All passengers were able to safely disembark.
United starts program to train new pilots
Amid a pilot shortage, United Airlines is helping to grow the next generation of pilots with its Aviate Academy. The new initiative will increase the number of women and people of color flying planes. Errol Barnett has the details.
United Airlines CEO on vaccine mandate
United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss his decision to be the first major U.S. airline to implement a vaccine mandate for all employees. Plus, he talks about giving $1,000 bonuses to all employees during the pandemic and how the airline is preparing for holiday travel.
United launches pilot academy to address staffing shortage
Next year, airlines expect to have a shortage of more than 12,000 pilots.
COVID delays holiday travel for thousands: "Omicron is the Grinch"
More than 3,000 flights were canceled across the U.S. over the weekend, with hundreds more canceled Monday morning, after infections among pilots, crew and staff affected airline operations.
Hundreds more U.S. flights canceled on Christmas due to Omicron
United, Delta and other domestic airlines have scrubbed hundreds of flights, although holiday travel remains brisk.
Man kicked off plane for wearing thong as mask as protest
The man said he wanted to show the "absurdity" of forcing passengers to wear masks on planes while letting them be removed to eat and drink.
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Sunday, 60 Minutes reports on two new efforts to revive supersonic commercial flights… one backed by NASA and another by an audacious startup.
United says unvaccinated workers cost it millions of dollars
Hundreds of employees at the carrier who have refused to get their shots remain on paid leave.
Hundreds of flights canceled after SkyWest Airlines reports technical issue
SkyWest said the technical problem responsible for the cancellations has since been fixed.
Airlines plan to furlough thousands of employees
United Airlines is expecting to furlough about 36,000 of its employees this fall. Other major carriers are also furloughing thousands of its employees as the coronavirus pandemic continues to devastate the airline industry. Kris Van Cleave reports.
Virus spikes cause concern for travel industry
Travel demand recovered slightly in June after the coronavirus pandemic devastated the airline industry. But a recent surge in coronavirus cases is causing demand to plummet once again. Kris Van Cleave reports.
Pilot thanks medical volunteers on his flight
United Airlines pilot Jim Crail, who is married to a nurse, fought back emotions when he learned some of the passengers set to be on his flight were medical workers volunteering to help the coronavirus crisis in New York. A social media video shows Crail asking people at the airport to applaud the professionals. Kris Van Cleave reports on the touching moment, and on several carriers offering free flights to medical personnel.
House approves emergency bill to fight coronavirus
The House has approved an emergency bill to spend more than $8 billion to fight the coronavirus. The president met with United Airlines executives to cut the number of flights within the U.S. by 10%. Paula Reid reports.
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United CEO weighs in on Texas mandate, employee firings
United Airlines was the first major airline in the United States to announce a vaccine mandate for all its employees this summer.
Nearly all major airlines mandate COVID vaccine for employees
One union is warning that it could have repercussions for the holiday season.
United Airlines fined $1.9 million for long ground delays
Financial penalty is the largest ever imposed by the U.S. government against a carrier for long delays.
United Airlines CEO: Biden doing "admirable job" on vaccines
United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby says he expects business travel to begin to recover in January.
Bush warns of domestic extremism in 9/11 speech
Former President George W. Bush warned of the similarities between domestic and international extremism in a speech marking the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks. Speaking from Shanksville, Pennsylvanias, where United Airlines Flight 93 crashed, Mr. Bush said that "violence that gathers within" is equally as dangerous as extremists abroad. Watch his remarks.
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