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United Airlines News

The latest news and analysis of United Airlines, including breaking news, executive interviews, earnings coverage, and analysis of its competitors.

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United in-flight Wi-Fi on some planes will reach up to 10 Mbps, using Gogo

A small step to boost speeds, an interim one for sure, before satellite-based high-speed systems take off.

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United raised round-trip U.S. fares by up to $10; will others match?

Remains to be seen if the increase will stick if other competing airlines don't follow.

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U.S. carriers to start phasing out first class for more business class seats

Since first class takes up more space is often occupied by frequent flyers upgraded from business class, there's little economic reason to continue setting aside these premium seats.

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Not so quick, United: DOT investigating Hong Kong award tickets-for-miles

The DOT regulation should take care of it, but if United or other airlines decide to go to court its decision may be tricky to uphold.

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99% of United pilots agree that a strike isn’t a bad idea

Pilots aren't necessarily going to follow through with the threat, but it speaks to the deteriorating talks and the ongoing frustration with the different contracts under which pilots from the old United and Continental still operate.

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United is #1 … at losing your luggage

Airline and airport industry execs quake in their boots when Conde Nast Traveler's Barbara Peterson comes knocking. Her expose on lost bags is one reason why.