United Airlines to offer refunds because of shutdown-caused flight restrictions
United Airlines customers with flights booked to travel during the government shutdown will be eligible for a refund, CEO Scott Kirby told employees in a memo on Wednesday.
Flight evacuated after security incident onboard at Reagan National
Passengers were evacuated from a United Airlines flight at Reagan National Airport Tuesday after a reported security incident onboard.
‘They didn’t protect me’: Woman sues United over alleged assault on flight from O’Hare
In a Fox 32 special report, Kasey Chronis looks at why concerns about sexual assault on airplanes are growing.
United Airlines flight attendants authorize strike
In a resounding show of unity, United Airlines Flight Attendants have voted to authorize a strike if management fails to negotiate a satisfactory contract.
United buys cleaner fuel for O'Hare
Gov. JB Pritzker celebrated another success in his efforts to make Illinois a national leader in sustainability.
United flight undergoes 'deep clean' after passenger's medical issue
A United Airlines flight was diverted after a passenger experienced a "medical issue" onboard, forcing the plane to land at a Virginia airport.
Bagpipes, flags welcome WWII veterans heading back to France for D-Day anniversary
There were bagpipes, flags, and a grand procession at O'Hare Airport's Terminal 1 as three World War II veterans headed back to France on Monday.
Engine fire forces United flight to abort takeoff at O’Hare
A United Airlines jet bound for Seattle aborted takeoff at O’Hare International Airport on Monday after one of its engines caught fire.
Airlines file lawsuit over Biden's 'hidden junk fees' crackdown
U.S. airlines, including American, Delta, and United, have filed a lawsuit against the Biden administration to overturn a new rule requiring upfront fee transparency, arguing it overreaches authority and confuses consumers, while the Transportation Department vows to defend against what it calls "hidden junk fees."
United flight to San Francisco diverted after odor fills cabin
United Airlines has had several chaotic incidents on their flights in recent weeks.
United Airlines asks pilots to take time off in May due to shortage of new Boeing planes
United Airlines is asking its pilots to take time off in May because of delays in receiving new planes that the airline ordered from Boeing, which is struggling with production due to manufacturing problems.
United Airlines says federal regulators will increase oversight following issues
Federal regulators are increasing their oversight of United Airlines, the company announced Friday, following a series of recent issues including a piece of the outer fuselage falling off one jet, an engine fire and a plane losing a tire during takeoff.