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United Airlines
United, weighed down by losses, aims to nimbly navigate COVID storm
by
Andy Uhler
Jan 21, 2021
The airline expects first-quarter operating revenue to shrink as much as 70% from the same period two years ago.
For the United Airlines CEO, the top job means "taking care of people"
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Sean McHenry
Dec 14, 2020
Scott Kirby talks about taking the helm at a major airline during the height of the pandemic.
Flying soon? That middle seat might be occupied
Nov 3, 2020
More airlines are starting to sell middle seats to increase capacity on their flights.
Airlines to start offering pre-flight COVID tests
by
Andy Uhler
Oct 14, 2020
United Airlines will be the first to do so starting Wednesday.
United Airlines drops ticket change fees for domestic flights
Aug 31, 2020
Consumers have to be careful, as the fees still apply to the most basic economy fares.
United furlough warnings could be the tea leaves for the airline industry
by
Andy Uhler
Jul 9, 2020
United Airlines warned 36,000 employees Wednesday that they could be furloughed in October.
After Boeing 737 Max grounding, demand for used planes takes off
by
Jack Stewart
Aug 5, 2019
Companies that want to sell planes turn to brokers, who work a little like real estate agents.
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United buys stake in biometric firm Clear as a pitch to frequent fliers
Jul 30, 2019
Airlines are looking for ways to hold on to their most valuable customers.
A broken guitar, a YouTube video and a new era of customer service
by
Tommy Andres
Jul 5, 2019
Canadian musician Dave Carroll looks back on the viral hit that made United Airlines sit up and listen.
What would make you boycott a company?
Oct 30, 2017
Can consumers regulate businesses with the power of PR?