Tag: United Airlines
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United Airlines extends delay of 737 MAX fleet to early March 2020
The top-selling Boeing jets have been grounded since March 2019, following the two deadly crashes. In the second crash 346 people were left dead.
November 16, 2019 -
Amid tensions in Middle East, India suspends flight services over Iranian airspace
Earlier on Friday, the United Airlines suspended its services between New Jersey’s Newark and Mumbai.
June 22, 2019 -
United suspends Newark-Mumbai flight amid Iran-US tension
"(The flight) UA48 (New York/Newark-Mumbai) has been cancelled," the airline said in a statement.
June 21, 2019 -
Amid tensions in Gulf of Oman, United Airlines suspends Newark-Mumbai flights
The US Federal Aviation Administration also issued an emergency order prohibiting US operators from flying in an overwater area of Tehran-controlled airspace over the Strait of Hormuz and the Gulf of Oman.
June 21, 2019 -
United Airlines to start Mumbai-New York Boeing 777-300ER service
The 777-300ER features 60 seats in business class in a 1-2-1 configuration with direct access to the aisle from all seats
July 10, 2018 -
Air pollution: United Airlines suspends flights to Delhi
United Airlines has temporarily suspended flights to Delhi due to “poor air quality” in the national capital. The US-based carrier is possibly the first airline to suspend operations to the city, citing air pollution that has worsened in recent days and has forced authorities to resort to emergency measures. “United temporarily suspended Newark-Delhi flights due...
November 12, 2017 -
United Airlines sued over the death of giant rabbit
United Airlines has been sued by owners of a giant rabbit which died onboard a flight from London, with the company facing allegations of improperly treating the animal and cremating his remains to destroy evidence, according to a media report. Simon was found dead in a kennel at O'Hare Airport in Chicago following the journey....
July 27, 2017 -
Woman forced to carry child on lap to sue airlines
A Hawaii woman who was forced to hold her child on lap during her flight has decided to sue United Airlines, the media reported on Wednesday. Shirley Yamauchi, who is working in Kapolei Middle School of Hawaii, on Tuesday hoped her lawsuit would help protect other passengers from this type of treatment, Xinhua news agency...
July 26, 2017 -
Passenger dragged off United Airlines flight reaches settlement
A passenger who was violently dragged off a United Airlines flight earlier this month, has reached a settlement with the airline for an undisclosed amount, his lawyers has announced. The incident occurred on April 9 when Kentucky resident David Dao, 69, was forcibly removed from the flight at O'Hare International Airport in Chicago after refusing...
April 28, 2017 -
United Airlines to offer up to $10,000 for forfeiting seat
United Airlines has said it will offer up to $10,000 to passengers who give up seats on overbooked flights. The airline said it will cut back on overbooking and develop an automated system to gauge customers' interest in voluntary, compensated bumping at check-in. The change comes as part of a review following an inquiry set...
April 27, 2017 -
United Airlines not to fire employees who dragged passenger
United Airlines on Tuesday said that they will not consider firing any employees involved in the passenger dragging incident that happened on its flight from Chicago to Louisville in Kentucky on April 9. Listing it a "system failure" at a conference call, CEO Oscar Munoz said said that this was a true learning opportunity and...
April 19, 2017 -
Canada bans removing passengers from overbooked airplanes
The Canadian government has banned all airlines in the country from forcibly removing passengers from overbooked flights, officials said. In a letter issued on Thursday to the heads of all airlines that fly in and out of the country, Transport Minister Marc Garneau warned that an incident like the one injuring a passenger aboard a United...
April 14, 2017 -
Man dragged from United flight launches legal action
A man dragged off an "overbooked" United Airlines flight in an incident which shocked the world has launched legal action against the passenger carrier. Dr David Dao, 69, refused to give up the seat he had paid for after being asked to leave, and was dragged by his hands on his back off the parked...
April 13, 2017 -
Chinese netizens call for boycotting United Airlines
Enraged Chinese netizens are calling for a boycott of US carrier United Airlines after footage of an Asian passenger being dragged off an "overbooked" flight went viral online. A Sina Weibo microblogging website tag "United Airlines forcibly bumps a passenger" was viewed over 150 million times and garnered more than 90,000 comments, making it the...
April 11, 2017 -
United Airlines apologises after Asian doctor dragged off flight
The United Airlines has apologised after an Asian doctor was forcibly dragged off an "overbooked" flight as he refused to give up his seat for United Airlines staff. The airlines said it had to "re-accommodate" the customers on the United flight at Chicago's O'hara International Airport on Sunday night. United Airlines CEO Oscar Munoz on...
April 11, 2017 -
Hollywood celebs react to United Airlines controversy
William Shatner, Patricia Arquette, Chrissy Teigen, Andy Richter and Sarah Silverman have slammed United Airlines after it barred two girls from boarding a flight wearing leggings. Activist Shannon Watts of Denver, who claimed to have witnessed the incident, tweeted the young passengers boarding a flight from Denver to Minneapolis were told they could not board...
March 27, 2017 -
Hollywood celebs react to United Airlines controversy
William Shatner, Patricia Arquette, Chrissy Teigen, Andy Richter and Sarah Silverman have slammed United Airlines after it barred two girls from boarding a flight wearing leggings. Activist Shannon Watts of Denver, who claimed to have witnessed the incident, tweeted the young passengers boarding a flight from Denver to Minneapolis were told they could not board...
March 27, 2017