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United, American name new presidents

August 30, 2016 Sightseers’ Delight

United Airlines has named Scott Kirby to the newly created role of president.

Eight airlines selected to fly to Cuba

July 8, 2016 Sightseers’ Delight

Eight U.S. airlines have been selected by the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) to begin scheduled flights to Havana.

United buying 25 new Boeing 737-700 aircraft

March 10, 2016 The Travel Trolley

United Airlines is planning to buy 25 new Boeing 737-700 aircraft in addition to the previously announced order of 40 737-700s. United will take delivery of the aircraft beginning at the end of 2017.

Hedge funds propose six director candidates for United Continental Holdings

March 8, 2016 The Travel Trolley

A pair of hedge funds that own a 7.1 percent stake in United Continental Holdings want to nominate six director candidates for election to the Board of Directors at the Company’s 2016 Annual Meeting of Shareholders.

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Report: Travelers file lawsuit against airlines

July 7, 2015 Todd DeFeo

Travelers are suing the nation’s four major airlines, claiming they are “conspiring to keep ticket prices high in the face of falling fuel prices.”

JetBlue tops airline satisfaction survey

April 20, 2015 Todd DeFeo

JetBlue Airways topped the American Customer Satisfaction Index, beating a slew of discount and mainline carriers.

United to offer free beer, wine to United Economy customers on long-haul international flights

April 15, 2015 Todd DeFeo

Starting this spring, United Airlines will give free beer and wine United Economy customers on long-haul international flights.

United changes frequent flyer program to reward based on spending, not miles

June 10, 2014 The Travel Trolley

United Airlines today announced that members of its MileagePlus program will earn award miles based on their ticket price rather than distance flow. The change, which takes effect next year, mirrors a change Delta Air Lines made to its frequent flier program earlier this year.

Delta CEO: No in flight calls, even if ban lifted

December 25, 2013 The Travel Trolley

Even if the federal government lifts a ban on in-flight cell phone calls, Delta Air Lines will not allow passengers to make such calls, its CEO said.

United Airlines to recall all furloughed pilots

September 5, 2013 The Travel Trolley

United Airlines today said it will recall nearly 600 pilots currently on furlough to address the airline’s future staffing needs.