Overbooking Flights: a Very Simple Solution to a Very Complex Problem

Passengers waiting in line to board a Singapore Airlines flight at Hong Kong International Airport. Photo Credit: Accidental Travel Writer Airlines and Aviation Should the U.S. Congress and legislative bodies in other countries ban the overbooking of airline flights? An analysis of a complex problem and a very simple and equitable solution. United Airlines has come …

United Airlines – PR Disaster or Business as Usual in the UNfriendly Skies?

United Airlines suffers public relations disaster after a passenger is forcibly dragged off a plane that has been overbooked - and bloodied in the process. Just a one off or business as usual in the Unfriendly Skies?

Airline to Launch First Ever Nonstop Flights Between San Francisco and Israel

United Airlines inaugurates nonstop service between San Francisco and Tel Aviv, It is the first ever nonstop airline service between the West Coast of the United States and Israel. Flights will operate three times a week.

United States: Airlines Welcome Supreme Court Decision on Marriage Equality

American Airlines and United Airlines were among a broad coalition of hundreds of U.S. companies that filed an amicus brief with the United States Supreme Court in support of marriage equality last March, and both airlines issued statements applauding the court's decision..

United States: DHS to Add 10 Foreign Airports to Pre-Clearance List

Department of Homeland Security hopes to expand pre-clearance facilities to 10 airports in 9 countries, allowing US customs officials do pre-boarding clearance.

United States: Airline Throws Weight Behind Marriage Equality

United Airlines not only actively takes part in Pride parades, festivals, and other activities during LGBT Pride Month, the airline is also a strong supporter of marriage equality.

China: United to Add Flights to Its Trans-Pacific Summer Schedule

United Airlines adds flights to 2015 summer schedule between San Francisco airport two cities in China: Shanghai and Chengdu

Aviation: United Airlines Equips 100 Aircraft with Wi-Fi Connectivity

United Airlines is installing Wi-Fi connectivity on 30 airplanes a month. 200 Internet enabled aircraft will have been equipt by year's end.

Aviation: United Airlines Friendly Skies Go Flyer Friendly!

United Airlines updates its "Fly the Friendly SKies" branding campaign with 'flyer friendly". How will it go down with consumers?