United Airlines flight attendants authorize strike
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
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
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.
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.
Jet engine at O'Hare catches fire moments before takeoff
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
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 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.
United Airlines hikes checked bag fees, following lead of American Airlines, JetBlue
United Airlines announced Friday it is raising baggage fees, following a similar move earlier this week by American Airlines and JetBlue.
United flight diverted to Chicago due to alleged bomb threat
A United Airlines flight headed to Los Angeles from New Jersey was diverted to Chicago after the crew reported a safety issue Wednesday morning.
United finds loose bolts on 737 Max 9 jets
Chicago-based United Airlines said during an inspection of its fleet on Monday that it found several loose bolts meant to hold down the same part that blew off an Alaska Airlines plane on Friday.
United Airlines flight attendants picket for fair contract
Hundreds of United Airlines flight attendants are demanding more action when it comes to their contracts.
United Airlines issues new boarding policy – and it’s a perk for middle seat flyers
The airline's new policy will go into effect on Oct. 26.
13-year-old cancer survivor gifted all-expenses-paid trip to see Bears play Chiefs
The Chicago Bears are giving a special 13-year-old fan the trip of a lifetime this weekend after she won her battle against cancer.
United Airlines confirms departure delays not caused by cybersecurity concerns
United Airlines said Tuesday that a software update triggered a glitch that forced it to halt departures nationwide, briefly crippling one of the nation's biggest carriers on a busy travel day.