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Watch Live: United Airlines CEO Oscar Munoz Testifies Before Congress

The hearing takes place after Dr. David Dao was dragged from his April 9 flight

By Julia Zorthian May 1, 2017

Passenger Settles With United Over Dragging Incident

The settlement amount will not be disclosed

By Lisa Marie Segarra April 27, 2017

Police Reports Blame United Passenger for Injuries

The officers' reports contradict videos of the incident seen by millions around the world

By Joseph Hincks April 24, 2017

Why Airlines Should Offer a Lot More Cash for Overbooking

There's a lot of strategizing among both airlines and passengers, but airlines would be wise to sweeten the deal from the start

By Jeffrey Kluger April 18, 2017

United Airlines Reportedly Kicks Engaged Couple Off Flight to Wedding

The airline said the couple tried to sit in upgraded seats

By Mahita Gajanan April 17, 2017

Watch Live: Family of David Dao, Doctor Dragged Off United Airlines Flight, Holds News Conference

A lawyer for the doctor has asked all evidence to be preserved from the incident

April 13, 2017

New Video Shows United Airlines Passenger Moments Before Forced Removal: 'I Am Not Going!'

"I am a physician, and have to get to work tomorrow at 8:00"

By Alana Abramson April 12, 2017

Sean Spicer, Oscar Munoz and How to Bungle a Public Apology

Saying "I'm sorry" shouldn't be so hard

By Jeffrey Kluger April 12, 2017

2 More Officers on Leave After United Incident

Both were involved in removing Dr. David Dao from the United flight

By Alana Abramson April 12, 2017

United to Reimburse Passengers

They'll pay them each back the cost of their ticket

By Katie Reilly April 12, 2017

Internet Miraculously Wraps Pepsi, United Airlines and Sean Spicer Into One Meme

The sum of all PR nightmares

By Megan McCluskey April 12, 2017

United CEO: 'This Will Never Happen Again on a United Airlines Flight’

"That is not who our family at United is, and he saw us at a bad moment. And this will never happen again on a United Airlines flight—that's my premise and that's my promise."

By Madeline Farber April 12, 2017

Here Are All the Airlines That Have Trolled United — So Far

Emirates Airlines wrote, "Fly the friendly skies... this time for real"

By Madeline Farber April 12, 2017

Passenger Removed From United Airlines Flight Appreciates Support, Family Says

The attorney for the family of Dr. David Dao says they will not speak to the media and are requesting privacy.

By Alana Abramson April 11, 2017

It's perfectly legal

The United Airlines flight that a passenger was forcibly removed from after refusing to vacate his seat was not overbooked, as the airline originally stated, but those on board were still asked to step aside...

By Alana Abramson April 11, 2017

United Says the Flight a Man Was Forcibly Removed From Wasn’t Actually Overbooked

Four passengers were asked to vacate the plane for "must-ride passengers"

April 11, 2017

United Airlines CEO: Passenger Removed From Flight Was 'Disruptive and Belligerent'

He said the passenger was "politely asked to deplane"

By Katie Reilly April 10, 2017

People Are Not Happy the United Airlines CEO Was Recently Named 'Communicator of the Year'

Social media users found the award ironic

By Maya Rhodan April 10, 2017

‘Shame on You’: Outrage After Man Forcibly Removed From United Flight

Social media users are not happy with the airline

By Jennifer Calfas April 10, 2017

I'm the Woman Who Called Out United and I'm Sick of Sexism

'Women are tired of being policed for our clothing’

By Shannon Watts March 27, 2017

Chrissy Teigen, Sarah Silverman and Other Celebrities Slammed United's Anti-Leggings Dress Code

‘Leggings are business attire for 10 years olds’

By Samantha Cooney March 27, 2017

Here’s How United Airlines Wants to Win You Back

The airline is undertaking a major overhaul

By Benjamin Zhang / Business Insider June 3, 2016

United Airlines Halts Job-Outsourcing Plan

The program has cost approximately 2,300 employees their jobs since 2013

By Jack Dickey October 31, 2015

United Apologizes for Forcing Disabled Man to Crawl Off Plane

The airlines said the incident isn't a reflection of their employees or values

By Maya Rhodan October 27, 2015

Major Airline CEO Starts His Tenure By Saying: ‘We Can Do Better’

He says the company has forgotten about its customers

By Michal Addady / Fortune October 1, 2015

United’s New CEO to Customers: ‘We Can Do Better’

‘We will keep listening to our customers,’ Munoz says.

By Jonathan Chew / Fortune September 16, 2015

These Airlines Finished Last in the Latest On-time List

Take a bow, Spirit Airlines

By Jonathan Chew / Fortune August 12, 2015

United Airlines Jet Makes Emergency Landing After 'Sparks' Spotted in Cabin

No injuries were reported

By Alexander Smith and Oscar Stephens-Willis/NBC News August 7, 2015

Airlines Ban Big Game Trophies After Cecil the Lion Death

The ban is on all lion, leopard, elephant, rhinoceros and buffalo "trophies"

By Nash Jenkins August 4, 2015

These Cities Have Lost the Most Flights

Flight cuts haven't been distributed equally

By Claire Groden / Fortune July 23, 2015

United Gives Hackers a Million Frequent Flier Miles

The company is asking for help finding holes in its security

By Sarah Begley July 17, 2015

Want Free Airline Flights? Hack Into United

United is using free miles as an incentive to uncover security flaws in its systems.

By Claire Zillman / Fortune July 16, 2015

Your Next United Flight Could Be Powered by Animal Droppings

This could be a big step forward for the biofuels industry

By Ben Geier/Fortune June 30, 2015

Nut Rage Redux: Man Diverts Rome-Chicago Plane Over In-Flight Snacks

The incident echoes 2014's "nut rage" case that saw a South Korean airline executive briefly jailed

By Alissa Greenberg June 23, 2015

United Once Offered Unbelievable 'Men-Only' Flights

It operated these exclusive routes until 1970

By Chris Matthews / Fortune May 29, 2015

More Chinese Airlines Are Flying to the U.S. Than American Carriers to China

Chinese airlines have abysmal on-time records but are expanding rapidly into North America

By Hannah Beech / Shanghai May 5, 2015

The Five Biggest Airlines Have Recently Hiked Their Prices

JetBlue initiated the $4 fare increase

By Justin Worland October 21, 2014

United Offers Big Buyouts to Flight Attendants

A lump-sum payout worth up to $100,000

By Laura Stampler September 16, 2014

Delta Tops Airline Rankings

United ranked last on the annual list

By Justin Worland August 8, 2014

Bedbugs Found at United Airlines HQ

In the eastern United States, Cimex lectularius, more commonly known as bedbugs, are notorious parasites that feed on human blood. They're also the kind of pest where the psychological fallout may outweigh the actual harm...

By Bijan Stephen August 3, 2014

Plane Makes Emergency Landing After Slide Inflates

All passengers and crew are safe

By Charlotte Alter June 30, 2014

Feds Probe Near Collision Between Jets Over Hawaii

Federal agencies are reportedly looking into what caused two passenger aircraft to nearly collide over Hawaii on April 25, with the FAA saying a United Airlines Boeing 757 took evasive action to avoid a U.S. Airways Boeing 757 about 200 miles northeast of Kona

By Michelle Arrouas May 16, 2014

Airlines Are Nixing Fees and Adding Services

United Airlines announced that starting in April and spreading to most domestic aircraft by the end of the year, passengers will be able to stream hundreds of movies and TV shows on personal devices free of charge on planes

By Brad Tuttle March 15, 2014

United's In-Flight Video Streaming: More Evidence That Apple Won the App Wars

Last month, I wrote that iOS was still the dominant mobile platform when it came to important apps. Actually, I did more than that: In my headline, I said that the smartphone app wars were...

By Harry McCracken March 13, 2014

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United Airlines Apologizes After Putting Teen on Wrong Flight

Aviation Officers Involved in United Passenger Removal Fired

Man Says United Airlines Employees Shoved Him

A Man in a Trump Hat Was Kicked off a United Airlines Flight