United airlines news
Here are some recent news updates about United Airlines:
Recent News
- United Airlines to Offer Free Live TV on All Flights: United Airlines has announced that it will offer free live TV on all its domestic flights starting in 2023. The airline will partner with satellite TV provider Dish Network to offer a range of channels, including sports, news, and entertainment. (Source: The Points Guy)
- United Airlines to Launch Non-Stop Flights from Chicago to Cape Town: United Airlines has announced that it will launch non-stop flights from Chicago's O'Hare International Airport to Cape Town International Airport in South Africa starting in November 2023. The flights will operate three times a week. (Source: Travel Weekly)
- United Airlines to Increase Flights to Hawaii: United Airlines has announced that it will increase its flights to Hawaii starting in November 2023. The airline will add more flights from San Francisco, Los Angeles, and Denver to Honolulu, Maui, and Kona. (Source: Hawaii News Now)
- United Airlines to Offer Complimentary Meals on Long-Haul Flights: United Airlines has announced that it will offer complimentary meals on its long-haul flights starting in 2023. The airline will offer a range of meal options, including vegetarian and gluten-free options. (Source: CNN)
- United Airlines to Launch New Routes from Houston: United Airlines has announced that it will launch new routes from Houston's George Bush Intercontinental Airport to several destinations in the United States and Latin America. The new routes will include flights to Miami, Fort Lauderdale, and San Juan, Puerto Rico. (Source: Houston Business Journal)
Recent Controversies
- United Airlines Faces Backlash Over Handling of Emotional Support Animal Incident: United Airlines faced backlash on social media after a passenger was forced to put her emotional support animal in the cargo hold of a plane. The airline has since apologized and changed its policy on emotional support animals. (Source: NBC News)
- United Airlines Fined $1.5 Million for Violating Consumer Protection Laws: The US Department of Transportation has fined United Airlines $1.5 million for violating consumer protection laws. The airline was found to have failed to provide adequate information to passengers about their rights and responsibilities. (Source: The Hill)
- United Airlines Faces Lawsuit Over Flight Cancellations: United Airlines is facing a lawsuit from a group of passengers who claim that the airline failed to provide adequate compensation for flight cancellations. The lawsuit seeks damages for the passengers who were affected by the cancellations. (Source: Courthouse News Service)