United Airlines

"Just Cried": Doctor Who Was Dragged, Screaming From United Airlines

World News | Lindsey Bever, The Washington Post | Tuesday April 9, 2019

Exactly two years after passenger David Dao was dragged, screaming, from his seat on a United Airlines flight, he has broken his silence, saying he has shed many tears over the incident.

Boeing 787 From Australia Diverted After Smoke From Cockpit: Official

World News | Agence France-Presse | Monday March 25, 2019

A United Airlines Boeing 787-900 jet was diverted to the French Pacific territory of New Caledonia today after reports of smoke coming from the cockpit, a local official told AFP.

Passengers Shiver In 16-Hour Wait Inside Plane On Frigid Canadian Tarmac

World News | Agence France-Presse | Monday January 21, 2019

A medical emergency and a mechanical problem left passengers on a United Airlines flight stuck for more than 13 hours on the frigid tarmac of a Canadian airport in the plane's barely heated interior, the CBC network reported.

CBI Files Case Against Five For Attempted Trafficking Of Minors To US

India News | Indo-Asian News Service | Friday December 28, 2018

The CBI on Friday said that it has registered a case against five persons, including a woman from Punjab, for trying to traffic minors to the United States for an "educational trip".

United Airlines To Launch Daily Flight From Delhi To San Francisco

Business | Indo-Asian News Service | Friday December 14, 2018

United Airline's new route to San Francisco will be the airline's third daily nonstop service from India, the airline said in a statement.

A Facebook Employee's Struggle With Airline As She Flew With Baby Boy

World News | Christopher Elliott, The Washington Post | Friday November 2, 2018

If you think flying with a baby is easy, maybe you didn't hear about Krupa Patel Bala, who recently traveled from Sydney to San Francisco on United Airlines with her husband and 8-month-old son.

United Airlines Introduces New Aircraft On Mumbai-New York Route

Mumbai News | Indo-Asian News Service | Monday October 29, 2018

United Airlines on Monday said it has introduced Boeing 777-300ER (extended range) aircraft on its Mumbai-New York/Newark route.

Mayday Call Triggers Emergency Response In Sydney, Plane Lands Safely

World News | Reuters | Thursday October 4, 2018

A United Airlines flight carrying 194 passengers and crew from Los Angeles landed without incident in Sydney early on Thursday after a mayday call caused by low fuel triggered a major emergency response in Australia's largest city.

Change Taiwan On Your Websites, Or Pay The Price: China To US Airlines

World News | Danielle Paquette, The Washington Post | Wednesday July 25, 2018

US-based airlines in China could face internet trouble, snubs from Chinese ticket brokers and state-sanctioned boycotts if they do not follow Beijing's order to change the way they label Taiwan on their websites by Wednesday.

China Rejects US Request For Talks On Airline Website Row

World News | Reuters | Thursday June 28, 2018

China has rejected U.S. requests for talks over how American airlines and their websites refer to Chinese-claimed Taiwan, according to sources, including a U.S. official, adding to tensions in a bilateral relationship already frayed by a major trade dispute.

US Airlines Take A Stand Against Separation Of Migrant Families

World News | Cleve R. Wootson, The Washington Post | Thursday June 21, 2018

Three U.S.-based airlines asked the federal government Wednesday to refrain from using their planes to transport migrant children separated from their families, saying the controversial Trump administration practice does not align with their values.

Woman Allegedly Kicked Off United Flight, Kids "Marched Out Like Criminals"

World News | Kristine Phillips, The Washington Post | Sunday May 13, 2018

An African woman and her children were kicked off a United Airlines flight after a fellow passenger complained that she had a "pungent" odor, according to a racial discrimination lawsuit filed against the company.

More Dogs Die On United Than On Any Other Airline. Here's Why.

World News | Martine Powers, The Washington Post | Thursday April 5, 2018

It was a horrific incident that grabbed headlines and incited the ire of dog lovers around the world. A 10-month-old French bulldog died on a United Airlines flight after his carrier was placed inside a cabin overhead compartment at the direction of a flight attendant.

United Flight Had To Be Diverted Because It Accidentally Had A Dog Onboard

World News | Alex Horton, The Washington Post | Saturday March 17, 2018

United Airlines had an in-flight incident involving a dog.

Family Flies German Shepherd On United Airlines. Gets A Great Dane Back

Offbeat | Martine Powers, The Washington Post | Thursday March 15, 2018

It's been a frightening week for dog owners considering putting their pet on plane and a bad one for United Airlines. A Kansas-bound German shepherd may have mistakenly been shipped to Japan by - you guessed it - United Airlines.