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United Airlines has been flying for nine decades. The founding member of Star Alliance serves six continents with its fleet of over 800 aircraft, but the Chicago-based carrier hasn’t always been the powerhouse that it is today. With roots in other aviation outfits, the company developed from a mail carrier to one of the world’s largest passenger airlines. (Featured image: Vincenzo Pace - Simple Flying)

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The Ten Shortest LAX Routes This Month

The shortest route is to Santa Barbara at just 89 miles.

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United Airlines Makes Significant Alterations To China Flights

Most of United's China route relaunches were pushed back until 2024.

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United Airlines Expands Sesame Street Partnership To Help Children Who Are In Need

The carrier will match the first million miles donated this year.

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History: Why Did Continental & United Airlines Agree To Merge?

Mergers were seen as a way to grow the network and save money.

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United Airlines Agrees $30 Million Settlement With Quadriplegic Passenger's Family

Following the incident, the passenger in question was left unable to speak or eat solid foods.

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What Do United Express' Operations Look Like At Each Of The Airline's Hubs?

This is where the carrier's regional subsidiary is flying from each of the carrier's hubs.

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Top 5: The World’s Longest Boeing 787-10 Routes This September

These are the world's longest five routes in September by distance.

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United Airlines Flight 173: A Cabin Crew Perspective

The accident should never have happened, but it did help to shape CRM training.

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Explored: Airlines That Offer Private Jet Services

From Emirates Executive to United Airlines' partnership with JSX, let's take a look at the airlines upping the premium travel game.

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A Look At United Airlines' Operations Far Far Away In Guam

This month, the Chicago-based carrier has 680 flights in Guam.

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United Airlines Pilot Caught Swinging Ax In Denver Airport Parking Lot

The pilot has been suspended pending an investigation.

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How Do United Airlines' Boarding Groups Work And How To Move Up

United groups passengers by their status levels.

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Which US Airlines Allow Dogs & Should More Airlines Allow Dogs On Flights?

Which carriers allow passengers to bring their furry friends into the cabin?

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Top 5: The Airlines Planning The Most Routes For The Rest Of 2023

The five have more than 6,700 routes this August-December.

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Airlines Reduce Maui Schedules In Response To Devastating Wildfires

United Airlines, American Airlines, and WestJet made changes to their Maui routes in upcoming months.

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United Airlines Reduces Winter Schedule To London Heathrow

Some months will see a reduction of more than 200 flights between several United hubs.

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Comparing The US Big 3 Airlines' Capacity Trends This Summer

Most are winner's here, but there are some losers.

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United Airlines Boeing 737 MAX 10 Rolls Out With Special Livery

The future is SAF,’ says United's upcoming 737 MAX 10.

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NTSB Shares Preliminary Report On United Airlines Boeing 767 Hard Landing In Houston

The NTSB has issued a preliminary report on what might be N641UA's last landing, a hard landing with multiple bounces.

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