NEWSDec 31, 1969United Offers Rapid Tests for Transatlantic FlightsUnited Airlines recently announced it would begin offering a free transatlantic COVID-19 testing program for travelers headed from Newark to London-Heathrow. The testing program is set to begin on November 16 and last four weeks, until December 11.Read More →
NEWSDec 31, 1969Boeing Finds Issues With the 787-10Amid preparations to finalize the 737 MAX 8's return, Boeing has ordered that eight recently produced 787-10s be immediately taken out of service due to two "distinct manufacturing issues." The 78X is produced at Boeing's facitility in Charleston, South Carolina, and the FAA says that U.S. regulators are invesigating lapses in quality control.
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NEWSDec 31, 1969United to Permanently Waive Change Fees and Introduce Complimentary Same-Day StandbyUnited Airlines has announced that they will be removing change fees for domestic flights effective immediately. Additionally, United customers will have the ability to fly standby for free on same-day routes beginning January 1 of next year. This will make United Airlines the first U.S. legacy airline to enact these change fee policies.Read More →
ROUTESDec 31, 1969United Airlines Announces Floridian Expansion Targeting Leisure TravelersUnited Airlines has announced a new Floridian expansion targeting leisure travelers. This is the airline's first point to point route expansion since the Continental Airlines merger. Read for an in-depth analysisRead More →
Dec 31, 1969United to Drop ExpressJet From ContractExpressJet, a regional airline that flies under United Express, will be dropped by United. This means ExpressJet will not having any aircraft, forcing them to cease operations.Read More →
NEWSDec 31, 1969British Airways Under Fire Due to New Employment PoliciesBritish Airways is now under fire for the way it wants to approach employment during Covid-19, which includes firing around 12,000 employees and downgrading the terms and conditions of other employees. Read More →
NEWSDec 31, 1969U.S. Eases Restrictions on Flights from ChinaThe United States Department of Transportation will now allow Chinese Airlines to operate two flights per week.Read More →
NEWSDec 31, 1969United to Launch CleanPlus Product in an Initiative to Encourage More People to FlyYesterday, United Airlines announced their initiative to promote safety when flying: United CleanPlus. Through a partnership with the Cleveland Clinic and Clorox, the goal of this project is to ensure safety and prevent the spread of COVID-19 during all stages of the travel experience. Read More →
NEWSDec 31, 1969Is LAX's Status as a United Hub on the Chopping Block?United Airlines has just announced the closure of Los Angeles International's Boeing 787 pilot base. Could this signal the end of LAX as a United hub?Read More →
NEWSDec 31, 1969Boeing Terminates Deal with EmbraerBoeing has terminated a $4.2 billion joint venture with Embraer. Click this article to view more details Read More →
