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United Airlines (United)

Major U.S. passenger airline

united.com
Headquarters
Chicago, United States
Founded year
1926
Company type
Public company
Number of employees
70,000+

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Latest news about United Airlines (United)

In short: United reported record first-quarter revenue and earnings growth despite fuel cost surges while exploring a potential merger with American Airlines.

Company announcements

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    United launches inaugural New York/Newark routes

    Flights to Split, Croatia operate Sunday, Tuesday, Thursday. Flights to Bari, Italy operate Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday.

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    United offers support for Spirit Airlines customers and employees

    United provides price-capped fares for affected customers and pass travel benefits plus job opportunities for Spirit employees. Special fares available at united.com/specialfares for two weeks.

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    United launches Peacock inflight entertainment channel

    The channel features series like The Traitors and All Her Fault, available on over 160,000 seatback screens and the United app starting May 1, 2026.

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    United and Lyft launch pay with miles for rides

    MileagePlus members redeem miles directly in the Lyft app for eligible rides, building on prior earning collaboration.

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