Latest United Airlines News & Updates
See the latest news and media coverage for United. We track all announcements, press releases, and industry mentions in real time, all in one place.
Major U.S. passenger airline
united.com- Headquarters
- Chicago, United States
- Founded year
- 1926
- Company type
- Public company
- Number of employees
- 70,000+
Latest news about United Airlines (United)
Company announcements
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United offers support for Spirit Airlines customers and employees
United provides price-capped fares for affected customers and pass travel benefits plus job opportunities for Spirit employees. Special fares available at united.com/specialfares for two weeks.
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United launches Peacock inflight entertainment channel
The channel features series like The Traitors and All Her Fault, available on over 160,000 seatback screens and the United app starting May 1, 2026.
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United and Lyft launch pay with miles for rides
MileagePlus members redeem miles directly in the Lyft app for eligible rides, building on prior earning collaboration.
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United celebrates 40-year partnership with Make-A-Wish
They grant 40 wishes for kids with critical illnesses, matching MileagePlus miles donations up to 1 million through April 30.
Media coverage
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United flight landing in Newark strikes light pole on New Jersey Turnpike, FAA says
Federal authorities are investigating after a United Airlines passenger jet struck a light pole on the New Jersey Turnpike while landing at Newark Liberty International...
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Wild moment United Airlines passenger assaults flight attendant, tries to storm cockpit revealed in audio
A crazed United Airlines passenger has been arrested after allegedly attacking a flight attendant and trying to storm the cockpit as the plane landed at...
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American Airlines rejects United merger as industry shifts to automation
American Airlines has declined United CEO Scott Kirby's proposal for a merger, with CEO Robert Isom citing antitrust concerns and potential harm to customers and...
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United Airlines pilot's chilling ATC audio of hitting drone at 3,000 feet released
A United Airlines Boeing 737 struck a drone over San Diego at around 3,000 feet. The pilot described it as small, red and shiny.
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