Lack of air traffic controllers is industry's biggest issue, United Airlines CEO says
United Airlines CEO says the shortage of air traffic controllers has been a decades-long problem.
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A man allegedly stabbed a flight attendant, tampered with the plane on a Boston trip
The suspect was arrested at the Boston Logan International Airport after allegedly tampering with a side door and the emergency slide, and later allegedly lunged at a flight attendant.
Few women of color are pilots. United Airlines' flight school is changing that
The profession is overwhelming white and male. As baby boomers retire, airlines seek to knock down barriers for women and people of color to refill the pilot ranks.
Thousands more flights canceled on Christmas Day, putting a damper on holiday travel
The backlog is even worse than it was on Christmas Eve, with 2,521 flights canceled worldwide, according to Flight Aware.
United Airlines must delay its vaccine mandate for workers seeking an exemption
A federal judge ordered United Airlines to temporarily halt its plan to remove unvaccinated employees seeking a religious or medical exemption from the company payroll.
Faced with losing their jobs, even the most hesitant are getting vaccinated
Workplaces with vaccine mandates are seeing vaccination rates of 90% or higher. A complex mix of factors, including job security, is driving most workers to get the shots.
United Becomes The 1st Major U.S. Airline To Require Employees Be Vaccinated
Citing "incredibly compelling" evidence that COVID-19 vaccines are safe and effective, United CEO Scott Kirby announced the policy change on Friday. It will affect the carrier's 67,000 U.S. employees.
United Holds Drawings For Free Flights For Those Who Get The Shot
Companies and local governments — in what is perhaps a mix of commercial interest and civic-minded altruism — are offering prizes to encourage vaccination. United Airlines is the latest to do so.
Debris Falls From The Sky Near Denver After Flight Suffers Engine Failure
A Hawaii-bound United Airlines flight was forced to make an emergency landing at Denver's airport after experiencing an engine failure shortly after takeoff. There are no reports of injuries.
United And American Airlines Tell 32,000 Employees They're Now On Furlough
"To our departing 13,000 family members: thank you for your dedication and we look forward to welcoming you back," United told employees, as CARES Act payroll aid was set to expire.