Long tarmac delays are on the rise at U.S. airports. What airlines owe inconvenienced passengers depends on the length of the holdup and what country they’re in.
Category: United Airlines
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Kite Confiscated After Coming in Contact With a Jet Near Washington
United Airlines said a plane landed safely at Reagan National Airport after a witness said he saw a kite reach the plane between its fuselage and engine.
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Airplane Accidents Are Making People Re-Evaluate How They Fly With Infants
Recent airplane accidents have fueled concerns about whether young children are sufficiently protected on flights and prompted parents and caregivers to re-evaluate how, and even whether, they should fly with infants.
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United Airlines Raises Price of Club Lounge Memberships
As airport lounges see increasing demand, United Airlines is changing how travelers can access its lounges, raising prices and cutting the amenities.
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Delta, Southwest, American Airlines Cut Forecasts, an Early Alarm About Consumer Spending
The revised projections suggest that flagging economic confidence has started to hurt travel, which can be an indicator for other industries.
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Engine Fire Prompts Evacuation of Houston Flight, Video Shows
A video on social media showed smoke and flames coming from one of the engines of a United Airlines flight headed for LaGuardia Airport in New York.
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38 Injured After ‘Unexpected Aircraft Movement’ on a United Flight
The authorities in Nigeria said that the United Airlines plane had to return to Lagos, Nigeria, after the episode. Six people were treated at a hospital, officials said.
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Travel 2025: New Lounges and Elite Cabins Aim to Win Over Air Passengers
Airlines hope to meet the traveler demand for premium flying, whether by offering more roomier seats in economy or upgrading higher-tier classes.
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As Delta Reports Profits, Airlines Are Optimistic About 2025
The industry is enjoying a strong demand for tickets and rising profits, but it remains vulnerable to unexpected problems like a recession or a surge in inflation.
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How Airlines Pick the Movies on Your Flights
Sure, everyone likes “Barbie.” But who knew that “Cats” would be a hit at 35,000 feet?
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Airlines and Senators Battle Over Added Fees for Checked Bags and Seating
At a congressional hearing on Wednesday, senators framed the tacked-on fees for passenger seats or bags as akin to extortion. Airline executives pushed back, saying they gave customers options.
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Are Airline Loyalty Programs Worth It?
Some travelers, frustrated with changing airline rewards programs, have stopped chasing status and adopted different strategies when booking flights and using credit cards.