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United sees demand ‘strengthening’ as profits edge lower

UNITED Airlines reported a slight dip in profits on Wednesday as operating expenses ticked higher, adding that a strengthening demand outlook would boost fourth-quarter results.

American will begin offering its Premium Economy class on New York-Los Angeles flights in October.

US airlines go beyond first class to adapt to luxury-seeking fliers

United, Delta and American are among the major carriers overhauling their cabin layouts, including adding private suites on some widebody international flights

Spirit filed for bankruptcy protection last month for the second time in a year after a previous reorganisation failed to put it on firmer financial footing.

United Airlines and Spirit Airlines clash over business model

[WASHINGTON] A war of words between United Airlines and ailing Spirit Airlines executives escalated on Tuesday after the Chicago-based airline’s chief questioned the bankrupt discounter’s business mod...

Under the tentative plan, the agency will extend and amend a June order to cut Newark flights that is currently set to expire later this year. 

FAA proposes extending Newark flight restrictions through 2026

[WASHINGTON, DC] The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) proposed extending flight reductions at Newark Liberty International Airport through October 2026, while also slightly raising the current...

United Airlines' revenues edged up 1.7 per cent in the first quarter to US$15.2 billion.

United Airlines profits dip but says Newark has rebounded

[NEW YORK] United Airlines reported a drop in second-quarter profits on Wednesday on higher costs and predicted a rise in travel as geopolitical worries ease.

United Airlines said it is witnessing a strong and broad-based demand for travel across all geographies.

United Airlines offers an upbeat outlook on improved pricing power

UNITED Airlines on Tuesday forecast a stronger-than-expected profit in the current quarter, after its earnings topped Wall Street estimates in the fourth quarter on robust travel demand and improved p...

The bulk of the recent rally is owed to United Airlines Holdings, which makes up nearly a fourth of the airlines index.

US airline stocks hit 2022 high as United’s results drive rally

A RECORD breaking summer travel season failed to get investors excited about airlines, but an encouraging start to earnings, along with plans to dial back domestic capacity growth to more closely matc...

United's operating revenues rose by 2.5 per cent to around US$14.8 billion due to an increase in both passenger and cargo revenues.

United Airlines announces US$1.5 billion share buyback as earnings top estimates

UNITED Airlines announced a US$1.5 billion share buyback on Tuesday as its earnings for the third quarter topped analyst estimates.

The FAA in March opened a review to ensure United Airlines’ compliance with safety regulations after a series of safety incidents earlier this year.

US FAA ends enhanced oversight of United Airlines after safety review

THE Federal Aviation Administration said on Wednesday it had found no significant safety issues in a review of United Airlines and ended its enhanced oversight and approval process for the carrier to ...

The NTSB is investigating an incident in which the rudder pedals on a United Boeing 737 MAX 8 were “stuck” in the neutral position during a landing at Newark. There were no injuries to the 161 passengers and crew.

NTSB issues urgent safety recommendations on Boeing 737 rudder after Newark incident

THE National Transportation Safety Board on Thursday issued urgent safety recommendations about the potential for a jammed rudder control system on some Boeing 737 airplanes after a February incident ...