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LOS ANGELES, CA - APRIL 22: People watch as a United Airlines jet passes the air traffic control tower at Los Angles International Airport (LAX) during take-off on April 22, 2013 in Los Angeles, California. Delays have been reported throughout the nation because of the furloughing of air traffic controllers under sequestration. The average delay overnight in the Southern California Terminal Radius Approach Control (TRACON) was was three hours.
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Over the years, people have embraced my handmade vodka, traveling with it on their own and spreading the word. Now that Tito's Handmade Vodka is inflight, I'm glad its debut is with United Airlines ... We're excited for the new venture with United and look forward to offering flyers around the world the chance to experience a true American spirit.
A loyalty program is most valuable when customers believe they can reap the benefits of their loyalty ... We’ve worked hard to ensure that award seats are available when customers most want them, recognizing that booking patterns differ by markets.
ExpressJet Flight 4226, operating as United Express, from Newark (EWR) to Nashville (BNA) was on the taxiway in EWR when its tail was contacted by another aircraft. All 31 passengers deplaned the aircraft normally and were bussed to the terminal where they are being re-accommodated. ExpressJet is working in coordination with officials to determine the causeMore quotes »
Newsday's coverage
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United, US Airways boost ticket change fee to $200
an airline ticket is getting more expensive at US Airways and United Airlines .Last week United quietly boosted the fee to change a ticket in advance to $200, from $150. A spokesman for United Continental Holdings Inc. says the fee helps cover the cost to Read more »
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FAA to approve resumption of Boeing 787 flights
of the new system, FAA Administrator Michael Huerta told Congress earlier this week.The FAA's action directly affects United Airlines, which is the only U.S. airline with 787s in its fleet. But aviation authorities in other countries are expected to swiftly Read more »
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United Airlines puts 787s in schedule for May 31
-- United Airlines is putting the grounded Boeing 787 back in its flight schedule, even though the plane is still grounded by government authorities.United acknowledged on Monday that the plane is in its schedule starting May 31. Travel website Jaunted.com Read more »
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United delays Denver-Toyko service as 787s sit
-- United Airlines is delaying its new Denver-Tokyo service -- again -- because its new Boeing 787 jets remain grounded.United said Friday that service between Denver and Tokyo's Narita Airport will begin June 10. The airline had already pushed back the original Read more »
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US Airways hopes to gain legitimacy with merger
of choice." But it quickly became apparent that the only way to do so was to merge. A deal was announced: the much larger United Airlines would buy US Airways for $4.3 billion.That became the company's main focus. Everything else was put on hold. Improvements Read more »
Around the web
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Pearls of Travel Wisdom - United Airlines Now Offering MileagePlus Small Business Network
United’s distinction is that it expands their loyalty program benefits beyond just flying. MPSBN allows businesses to earn miles from vendor partners for things like printing, shipping, office supplies, etc. With a nominal first transaction, you can also earn 5/18/13 from Boarding Area Read more »
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United Airlines needs to reclaim Continental's culture: letter to the editor
service, baggage handling, on-time performance and fleet maintenance, among other metrics, I've determined that the new United Airlines forgot to incorporate the respected and professional culture of Continental Airlines after the two companies' merger. The from Cleveland Plain Dealer Read more »
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Your Next Vodka Tonic On United May Taste A Little Better
Let’s raise a glass to United Airlines, as they’re bringing a new spirit to the in-flight beverage cart. Jaunted is the pop culture travel guide for globetrotters, business road dogs, and arm chair travelers who are too harried to sit down with a traditional from The Business Insider Read more »
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First stewardess completed United flight 83 years ago
Church was just 25 when she made history. Church was the first female flight attendant to take to the skies, on a United Airlines flight from Oakland to Chicago. The trip on a Boeing 80A took 20 hours, made 13 stops and carried just 14 passengers. It landed from Chicago Tribune Read more »
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United Express plane makes emergency landing
Colo.—A United Express flight from Denver to Atlanta landed safely Wednesday night after making an emergency landing in Pueblo. The plane was carrying 68 passengers and crew members when it was forced to land because of mechanical problems. Peter Kowalchuk, from Denver Post Read more »
