Air TransportUnited says nearly 600 military pilots joined airline since 2024Carrier expects another 500 active-duty aviators to transition to commercial flying by the end of 2027June 16, 2026Read more
Air TransportUnited's first Airbus A321XLR is on its way to the United StatesLong-range narrowbody is expected to enter service later this year as United prepares to expand its international networkJune 03, 2026Read more
Air TransportUnited Airlines CEO Scott Kirby rules out further merger attemptsCarrier will not continue consolidating the airline sector in the short term after American's snub.May 29, 2026Read more
Air TransportFollowing American, United to resume Venezuela serviceHouston-Caracas service will resume in August after nearly a decadeMay 12, 2026Read more
Air TransportUnited Airlines CEO details failed merger approach to American AirlinesScott Kirby outlines his perspective after American Airlines declines to pursue combinationApril 27, 2026Read more
Air TransportAmerican Airlines rejects merger idea with United, citing antitrust concernsCarrier says combination would be “negative for competition and for consumers” after reports of proposal discussed with Trump administrationApril 18, 2026Read more
Air TransportHow large could a combined United–American airline become?Fleet data and operational metrics point to an unprecedented scale in the U.S. marketApril 15, 2026Read more
Air TransportUnited CEO floats potential merger with American Airlines, reports sayProposal discussed with US officials could create a 3,000-aircraft giant but faces major regulatory hurdlesApril 14, 2026Read more
Air TransportUnited plans to take delivery of more than 250 aircraft by April 2028US airline introduces new premium cabins, aircraft variants and fleet upgrades across networkMarch 24, 2026Read more
Air TransportUnited begins replacing Guam-based 737-800 fleet with 737 MAX 8 aircraftNarrowbody transition to be completed by end of 2026, with initial routes including Tokyo Narita, Ulaanbaatar and KororMarch 20, 2026Read more