United Airlines
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United plane strikes bird, lands safely
MSNBC Travel &bull Feb 3, 2012
A United Airlines plane turned around and landed safely at Chicago's O'Hare International Airport after reportedly striking a bird during takeoff on Thursday, NBC Chicago reports. Full Story »
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Tahiti and French Polynesia on a budget
CNN.com Travel &bull Feb 1, 2012
Glossy brochures focus on ultra-swish resorts, but French Polynesia actually has a pretty wide range of accommodation options. You can keep lodging costs down by staying in small guesthouses and pensions (homestays) that are sprinkled around the islands. They're nothing glam or ostentatious, just modest operations that blend perfectly into the tropical surroundings. At the cheaper end of… Full Story »
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United: All overseas 757-200s have Economy Plus
USAtoday.com Travel - Top Stories &bull Jan 30, 2012
United Airlines says it has added its Economy Plus seating to all of its Boeing 757-200 jets that fly on international routes. The seating section ... Full Story »
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Checking in: Radisson Blu, Stockholm SkyCity
The Wandering Aramean &bull Jan 20, 2012
I love the arrivals service offered as part of the BusinessFirst service from United Airlines at most of their legacy Continental routes. I'm a firm believer in the power of a shower and a beer to help reset the body clock towards something approximating normal… Full Story »
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Unadvertised Sale on United
The Airfarewatchdog Blog &bull Jan 19, 2012
United Airlines has some really low unadvertised fares from their competitor's hub airports. Fares range from $122-$158 before tax and are valid for a 330-day travel period, 7 days a week. However, not every travel day will be available at… Full Story »
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United Airlines mechanics ratify labor contract
USAtoday.com- Today in the Sky &bull Dec 29, 2011
Teamsters-represented mechanics at Continental approved a separate agreement in November 2010. Since then, the airlines have been combined under United Continental Holdings Inc., the world's biggest airline company. USA TODAY is now using Facebook Comments on our stories and blog… Full Story »
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I had thought India was getting too easy
The Wandering Aramean &bull Dec 27, 2011
The first few days of this trip seemed too easy. Yes, there were the typical problems that happen, mostly associated with my being an awful negotiator, but overall the trip was going pretty well. It was a far cry from our first trip to India six years… Full Story »
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In-Flight Internet: What to Expect in the Air
Frommer's Travel &bull Dec 27, 2011If you are a frequent or sometime-flyer on one of the five largest U.S. airlines, you are likely a "have-not" when it comes to onboard Wi-Fi.The exception to the rule are customers of Delta Air Lines, the largest U.S. carrier in terms of passengers as well… Full Story »
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Trans-Pacific in-flight wifi coming to Qantas
The Wandering Aramean &bull Dec 16, 2011
Qantas announced today that they will be fitting their Airbus A380 aircraft with the OnAir SwiftBroadband connectivity suite, providing in-flight internet connectivity on trans-Pacific flights between Australia and the United States. The move brings WiFi connectivity to the fleet type… Full Story »
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US Airways adds fees for upgrades
The Wandering Aramean &bull Dec 15, 2011
As part of the revamp of their Divided Miles program scheduled to take effect in 2012 US Airways has announced new fees - in addition to the miles required - for upgrades on flights. The upgrade fees will apply to… Full Story »
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Star Selects Former United SVP Mark Schwab As New CEO
Aviation Week &bull Dec 14, 2011
Star Alliance has appointed former United Airlines Senior VP-Alliances Mark Schwab as its new CEO. Schwab will replace Jaan Albrecht, who is moving on to become CEO of Austrian Airlines on Jan. 1, 2012. Schwab was one of three candidates… Full Story »
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Star Alliance named United Airlines senior vice president of alliances Mark Schwab its new chief executive.
The Transnational &bull Dec 14, 2011
Doha, Qatar - Marriott International this week celebrated the opening of its City Center project here, a two-tower hotel complex that includes a Renaissance, a Courtyard and a Marriott Executive Apartments property. Mark Satterfield, Marriott's COO for the Middle East… Full Story »
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Fly Guy: A pilot's perspective on a passenger's experience
USAtoday.com Travel - Top Stories &bull Dec 13, 2011
Think that airline employees are blase about their jobs? Then you haven't met Captain Denny Flanagan -- or Captain Denny as he is known among United Airlines crew and passengers, to whom he's a bit of a celebrity. As you'll hear… Full Story »
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Plane makes emergency landing on one engine
MSNBC Travel &bull Dec 12, 2011
UPDATE Monday, Dec. 12, 11:23 a.m.: A United Airlines jetliner that made an emergency landing in Grand Junction, Colo., over the weekend after an engine shut down is grounded until the Federal Aviation Administration reviews the airline's investigation and repairs.… Full Story »
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Awesome Frankfurt Airport time lapse video!
One Mile at a Time &bull Dec 10, 2011
Looks like that was taken from the LH Tower Lounge on Pier A (now Pier Z, I guess, since it is non-Schenghen). And that would be UA 901 leaving from A65 (now Z15). Full Story »
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Changes for Turkish Airlines accrual on Continental/United
The Wandering Aramean &bull Dec 9, 2011
Honestly, these changes have been a long time coming. Turkish Air changed their fare classes a while ago, adding in their "Comfort Class" premium economy product and pulling out their first class cabin. Many of their partners were quick to… Full Story »
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United Airlines to order A380 jumbo jet?
Gadling &bull Dec 3, 2011
Things are going pretty well for United this year. Full approval for their merger with Continental Airlines went through, they became the first domestic carrier to adopt bio fuel and one of their biggest competitors has gone bankrupt. Their media… Full Story »
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Airbus claims that United is reportedly looking at the A380
The Wandering Aramean &bull Dec 2, 2011
Airbus CEO John Leahy is claiming that United Airlines is likely to order the A380 according to a story being carried by Aviation Week. Putting aside the fact that they have been advertising the story with some incredibly misleading headlines suggesting that the… Full Story »
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AMR Employees Could Lose $1 Billion From Pensions
Aviation Week &bull Nov 30, 2011
AMR Corp.' This week, "American Airlines' parent company filed for bankruptcy. When this happens, employees and retirees worry-and they should. In past bankruptcies, workers and retirees have lost their health care and seen their pensions cut. Based on our estimates,… Full Story »
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United Contintal gets OK to operate as one airline
MSNBC Travel &bull Nov 30, 2011
The FAA's award of a single operating certificate means the government recognizes United and Continental as one carrier, using the name "United Airlines". The company, which continues to fly as two airlines while it integrates operations, said the step is… Full Story »
