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The latest news and analysis of United Airlines, including breaking news, executive interviews, earnings coverage, and analysis of its competitors.

Startups

United, JetBlue, Microsoft Among Backers of 3 Jet Fuel Startups for $36 Million

Experts have their doubts about the development and scalability of renewable jet fuel, but many companies are trying to solve those problems.

Justin Dawes | 2 weeks ago

Airlines

How the Big 4 U.S. Airlines Are Preparing for the Holidays

Hoping to avoid the chaos of last year, the Big 4 airlines are investing more in winter equipment for the 2023 holiday travel season.

Meghna Maharishi | 2 weeks ago

Airlines

Flight Attendants Want More from U.S. Airlines. It Might Take a Strike to Get There.

Labor discontent is rife in the skies over the U.S.

Edward Russell | 2 weeks ago

Airlines

8 Airline Mergers That Shaped Today’s U.S. Industry

Eight mergers have really shaped the U.S. airline industry we have today.

Edward Russell | 3 weeks ago

Airlines

Air Traffic Controller Shortage Could Last Into the 2030s

The U.S. government needs to step up if it wants to ease the air traffic controller shortage that is snarling flights and slowing growth.

Edward Russell | 1 month ago

Airline Weekly

The Latest on U.S. Airlines

At the Skift Aviation Forum on November 1, airline executives from the U.S. and beyond shared their latest thoughts on industry developments.

2 months ago

Airlines

This Thanksgiving Could Be the Busiest for U.S. Air Travel in 18 Years

Looks like it will be harder for Americans to escape Thanksgiving travel delays.

Dawit Habtemariam | 2 months ago

Airlines

American Airlines Looks at Small Cities, United Airlines Looks Abroad

Today's podcast discusses Airbnb's earnings, American Airlines' loyalty plans, and United's international optimism.

Rashaad Jorden | 2 months ago

Airlines

United Airlines Confident Strong International Travel Demand Will Stick Around

United is betting a lot of money that costly long-haul, international flying is the place to grow and turn profits this decade.

Edward Russell | 2 months ago

Airlines

U.S. Airlines Face Investor Nervousness as Demand Softens

The industry's struggle to control operating costs and falling ticket prices raise questions about how airlines will hedge against cost increases and maintain profitability.

Rajesh Kumar Singh, Reuters | 2 months ago