United is planning to operate nearly 40% more flights from the U.S. to Australia and New Zealand during the 2023-24 northern hemisphere winter versus last year.
Negotiations are taking place against a backdrop of recently ratified pilot contracts at Delta, United, and American that saw major gains in pay and benefits.
A selection of 60 new routes starting in December, including long-haul services being launched by United Airlines, China Eastern Airlines and Vietnam Airlines.
United Airlines has joined Star Alliance’s intermodal partnership with German rail operator Deutsche Bahn and its transatlantic joint venture partner Lufthansa.
United's added capacity will come in part from operating larger aircraft on primarily leisure routes, like using a Boeing 737-700 on flights from Key West.
By the end of December, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines and United Airlines will all be operating to Auckland Airport (AKL) in New Zealand from LAX.
Solving the industry’s problem requires applying all available resources—from industry, government and aviation education—to draw new talent to the field.
Third-quarter results for U.S. airlines were mixed, as low-cost carriers struggled to turn a profit amid demand shifts and all-too-familiar constraints.
The carrier remains steadfast in its belief that a significant shift has occurred in the U.S. industry resulting in diminished viability of the ULCC model.
A flight-test program launched by Boeing, NASA and United Airlines aims to discover whether burning SAF could reduce the formation of persistent contrails.
