United Airlines News

A provision to add five additional long-distance flights out of DCA in the FAA bill has sent airlines in a frenzy to apply for one of the new slots.

The roll-out comes at a sensitive time for the carrier as the FAA continues a major safety review into the company’s operations. 

Once at a standstill as a result of the pandemic, road warriors are returning to business travel as corporations implement more return-to-office policies and in-person client meetings.

The FAA says it has not approved new planes and routes for United, but the carrier said it has been cleared to begin the process of resuming certification activities.

Major U.S. airlines have filed a lawsuit against the Department of Transportation’s “junk fees” rule, arguing that it the rule is a regulatory overreach that would create more confusion for consumers.

Federal agencies are currently investigating whether airlines have devalued frequent flyer miles to make it more difficult for consumers to redeem award tickets.

American is the latest airline to alter its schedule as delivery delays at Boeing mount.

Boeing executives said the company would continue to slow 737 Max production as it weeds out quality control and safety issues.

The new rules would require airlines to disclose the fees of certain service upfront and streamline the process for providing passengers with refunds.

TikTok is a big deal in the airline industry, with most of the major U.S. carriers using the platform to enhance brand recognition and loyalty.