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United Airlines and American Airlines jets taxi to their gates at O'Hare International Airport on April 14, 2026. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)

United and American airlines say fuel-cost surge may require capacity cuts

September 17, 2026 at 2:07 p.m.

United Airlines Holdings Inc. and American Airlines Group Inc. said they may need to cut more capacity in the fourth quarter as the aviation industry continues to contend with high...

Travelers wait to check bags at Dulles International Airport on March 24, 2026, in Dulles, Virginia. (Heather Diehl/Getty Images)

US airlines cut seats to focus on profit over July 4 holiday

June 30, 2026 at 2:27 p.m.

U.S. airlines are offering fewer seats over the July 4 holiday, signaling a more selective approach as they focus on profitability even with travel demand remaining strong.

A United Airlines plane outside Terminal 3’s Concourse G at O’Hare International Airport in Chicago on Sept. 27, 2025. (Chris Sweda/baiduhai)

United CEO pitched Trump on possible tie-up with rival American

April 14, 2026 at 9:40 a.m.

United Airlines Holdings Inc. Chief Executive Officer Scott Kirby has floated a possible combination with American Airlines Group Inc., according to people familiar with the conversations, an audacious proposition that...

A United Airlines A319 taxis to the gates of Terminal E as an American Airlines 737-800 passes behind at DFW Airport on Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2025. (Smiley N. Pool/The Dallas Morning News)

United Air starts record fleet upgrade with plush new seats

March 24, 2026 at 2:49 p.m.

United Airlines Holdings Inc. said its embarking on the biggest fleet rejuvenation in its history, adding widebody aircraft fitted with its latest suite and the longest range Airbus SE A321...

A United Airlines plane takes off from O’Hare International Airport in Chicago on Oct. 4, 2025. (Dominic Di Palermo/baiduhai)

United Airlines overhauls loyalty program to reward cardholders

February 19, 2026 at 2:29 p.m.

United Airlines Holdings Inc. is overhauling its loyalty program, offering more benefits to customers who carry the airline’s co-branded bank cards while reducing some rewards for budget flyers.

President Donald Trump speaks at the National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC) dinner at the National Building Museum in Washington, Tuesday, April 8, 2025. (Pool via AP)

President Donald Trump threatens to cut federal funding to sanctuary cities

April 10, 2025 at 3:46 p.m.

President Donald Trump said that he plans to withhold all federal funding to sanctuary cities.

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