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
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Passengers were evacuated from a United Airlines flight at Reagan National Airport Tuesday after a reported security incident onboard.

Illinois AG condemns Republican letter on race-based hiring practices
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Kwame Raoul is joining other Democratic attorneys general in denouncing a letter warning America's biggest companies against using race-based hiring practices.

?They didn?t protect me?: Woman sues United over alleged assault on flight from O?Hare
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The Federal Aviation Administration says it?s gearing up for its busiest summer travel season in the last 15 years. In a Fox 32 special report, Kasey Chronis looks at why concerns about sexual assault on airplanes are growing.

Body found in wheel well of United Flight from Chicago to Maui
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A body was found in the wheel well of a United Airlines aircraft upon its arrival at Kahului Airport on Tuesday, according to the airline.

United Airlines flight attendants authorize strike
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In a resounding show of unity, United Airlines flight attendants voted to authorize a strike if management fails to negotiate a fair contract.

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
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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.

United Airlines adds 100+ flights to and from Chicago for DNC 2024
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Chicago's United Airlines is adding 118 flights to and from the city in August, in order to keep up with travel for the Democratic National Convention.

Jet engine at O'Hare catches fire moments before takeoff
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A United Airlines jet bound for Seattle aborted its takeoff at O?Hare International Airport on Monday after one of its engines caught fire.

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.

United flight aborts takeoff at O’Hare Airport
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A United Airlines jet bound for Seattle aborted its 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 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.