Tags: United Airlines

United Continues to Expand Global Network; Introduces Three New International Destinations and Four New Flights

8th March 2024

United have announced it is expanding its leading global route network, adding new non-stop flights between New York/Newark-Marrakesh, Morocco; Tokyo/Narita-Cebu, Philippines and Houston–Medellin, Colombia. United will also increase flying to popular destinations across the globe including Hong Kong; Seoul, South Korea and Porto, Portugal. Additionally, the airline will add four weekly flights between Los Angeles […]

United Airlines and Delta Air Lines are both returning to Stockholm Arlanda Airport

22nd February 2024

The connectivity between Sweden’s largest airport and North America will substantially increase when, starting in mid-April, two new long-haul routes will be added to the existing supply from the airport. Both United Airlines and Delta Air Lines are returning and will operate routes from Stockholm Arlanda to Newark and JFK respectively during the summer season […]

America now only one flight from Christchurch Airport with United Airlines

11th December 2023

A United Airlines Dreamliner 787-900 will land at Christchurch Airport direct from San Francisco for the first time on Sunday morning, then the airline will fly a 787-800 between the two cities three times a week for the summer. The new service, in partnership with Air New Zealand, will be the first time the South […]

United Expands in Houston with $2.6B Terminal Project, State-of-the-Art Baggage System, New Club and Thousands of New Jobs

5th December 2023

United announced last week growth plans in Houston that include a $2.6 billion renovation and expansion of Terminal B at George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH), a new United ClubSM location and Early Bag Storage facility (EBS) as well as a new direct flight to Georgetown, Guyana*.  These investments are part of the airline’s United Next […]

Net Zero Coalition Expands Membership to 10 Companies, Unveils American Innovation Showcase at U.S. Center at COP28

29th November 2023

New members Baker Hughes, Boeing, Carrier and United Airlines join the Corporate Coalition for Innovation & Technology toward Net Zero (CCITNZ) to help countries meet their decarbonization and climate change goals. The U.S. Center at COP28 will feature an exhibit titled “U.S. Innovation: Pathways toward Net Zero” from CCITNZ members and partners.  The Corporate Coalition […]

United Airlines, Lufthansa Group and Deutsche Bahn Announce New Commercial Cooperation

24th November 2023

United Airlines, Lufthansa Group and Deutsche Bahn have announced a new commercial cooperation that will offer greater choice and enhanced connectivity for customers travelling between Germany and the U.S. The new arrangement, effective 22 November 2023, will allow United customers travelling between Germany and the United States via Frankfurt Airport to book integrated rail and […]

United’s New Transcontinental Amenity Kit Features Skincare Products from Venus Williams-Backed Brand

2nd August 2023

New kit features Asutra cleansing face towelette, lip balm and hand lotion – for business class passengers flying premium transcontinental routes between west coast hubs and the New York City area   Airline also adds tailored kits for first class passengers traveling between the continental U.S. and Hawaii by Hawaii-based Ua Body Starting 1st August, […]

United Becomes First U.S. Airline to Add Braille to Aircraft Cabin Interiors

28th July 2023

New tactile signage will help people with visual disabilities better identify row numbers, seat assignments and lavatory locations independently First Braille-equipped aircraft now flying and the airline expects to outfit entire mainline fleet by 2026 United today became the first U.S. airline to add Braille to aircraft interiors, helping millions of travelers with visual disabilities […]

United Announces $15 Million Investment in Carbon Capture Company Svante

30th March 2023

Airline looks to turn CO2 removed from the atmosphere into sustainable aviation fuel United has invested in more future SAF production than any other airline in the world 1 United have announced its $15 million investment in carbon capture technology company Svante, who provides materials and technology as part of the value chain that has […]

From the Sea to the Sky: United Invests $5 Million in Algae-based Fuel Producer Viridos

15th March 2023

United wants to turn microalgae into SAF through the first new investment of its recently announced UAV Sustainable Flight FundSM since its launch: algae biofuel company Viridos. This $5 million investment will support the production of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) made from algae, an abundant and scalable resource that can be grown and harvested without […]