United Wins First Round in Expedia Dispute Over Fares
United has leverage in its contract dispute with Expedia as each side maneuvers for position in the run-up to their contract expiration on September 30.
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United Is Switching Frequent Flyer Program to Demand Pricing
United will move to a dynamic-pricing model and remove its award chart on November 15. For flexible and thrifty travelers, this may help some score a bargain-basement award seat. Others who are used to predictable award tiers may find the news distressing.
Kiwi.com Wants to Disrupt How Airlines Price Long-Haul Airfare
Travel hackers have long known about the risks and rewards of throwaway ticketing. But one enterprising entrepreneur is trying to bring the method to the masses. Airlines are not happy.
United Airlines Accuses Rogue Flight Attendants of Fraud
United Airlines corporate security has been busy this year. First it caught some employees selling their travel passes. Now it has caught a small group of flight attendants who appeared to be scheming to take the best trips from their colleagues.
United Becomes First Airline to Add Gender Identifications for Non-Binary Flyers
United is the first U.S. airline to let its passengers pick a gender option other than male or female when booking tickets. Delta and other carriers said last month that they plan to make similar moves shortly. We’re with they/them.
Airlines Strike a Delicate Balance When Selling Discount Tickets
Are you seeing more discounts in advance from Alaska Airlines? Maybe you're seeing fewer cheap seats in advance from United? This isn't a fluke. Both airlines have made changes to revenue strategies in recent months.
Let the Planes Depart On Time
United wants to hold flights to wait for connecting passengers. But is this the right idea?
Southwest May Bear Biggest Brunt After FAA Grounding of Boeing Max Jets
U.S. airlines downplayed the significance of the FAA's decision to ground the Boeing 737 Max, mostly saying they have enough slack in their fleets to take care of most customers. American and United probably will be OK, but it's hard to believe this will be business as usual for Southwest. It has more Max aircraft than the others.
FAA Grounds Boeing 737 Max Jets in Reversal of Earlier Stance
The Federal Aviation Administration finally bowed to pressure. The United States followed the world and grounded all Boeing Max jets, including the larger models flown by United Airlines.
U.S. Airlines Hold Off Grounding Boeing’s Latest Jet Despite New Calls for Caution
U.S. airlines have so far decided not to ground their Boeing 737 Max jets. Will they continue to hold off? Or will they err on the side of caution?