United Airlines News
The latest news and analysis of United Airlines, including breaking news, executive interviews, earnings coverage, and analysis of its competitors.
United Steps Up Its Domestic Airport Lounge Game
American and Delta will now hopefully be forced to improve their food offerings and with the rising tide, all ships will float higher.
Grant Martin |
US–UAE Business Council Tells U.S. Airlines to Compete More and Complain Less
There's more at stake here than could possibly fit a short Skift take. We'll keep watching and updating readers as this critical battle Open Skies battle progresses.
Marisa Garcia |
U.S. Airlines Reveal Evidence They Say Proves Gulf Carriers Get Unfair Subsidies
It's great to finally be able to dig into the report that's been much-discussed over the last month.
Jason Clampet and Dennis Schaal |
A Few Easy Ways to Make the Friendly Skies More Friendly
A new approach to loyalty and innovation is necessary for U.S. carriers to remain viable in the long-term. Because protectionist instincts will only help you for so long.
Colin Nagy |
The U.S. DOT Won’t Hold United to Its Too-Good-to-Be-True Fares
United may deserve consumers' wrath for many reasons. But as much as it pains us to say it, it didn't deserve this.
Marisa Garcia |
Emirates Boss Pushes Back on Delta’s Open Skies and 9/11 Claims
It's not likely the U.S. carriers will win this round. In addition to challenges from the Gulf, they are dealing with Norwegian Air's low-cost challenges for trans-Atlantic service. While not all Americans love the Gulf carriers, they do love an airline bargain.
Jason Clampet |
Qatar Air CEO: Delta CEO Uses Terrorism Rhetoric to ‘Hide His Inefficiency’
Delta's CEO chose to hide behind 9/11 and all the paranoia around the word "Arab" than make a compelling argument or prove his case.
Jason Clampet |
Delta CEO Associates Gulf Carriers With 9/11 Terrorists in Open Skies Fight
There's an argument to be had here about state aid for airlines, but this isn't it. You know you're losing the debate when you try to link your opponent to 9/11.
Jason Clampet |
What Happens When a Mistake Fare Goes Sideways?
Sometimes you can find a deal, sometimes a mistake. It's good to know the difference between the two.
Grant Martin |