United Airlines announced on Jan. 28 it will temporarily suspend some flights between China and Hong Kong and several of its large U.S. hub cities, citing a “significant decline in demand for travel to China” as a result of the spread of a deadly coronavirus in the country.
A strong finish to 2019 helped United Airlines realize its 2020 earnings target a year ahead of schedule, as favorable demand and fuel trends continued to offset added costs from the Boeing 737 MAX grounding.
United Airlines will operate nonstop service between Milwaukee (Wisconsin) and San Francisco (SFO) during the 2020 summer, creating another midwest US connection to United’s SFO gateway.
American, Delta and United moved quickly to add nonstop flights from South Carolina to New Orleans so Clemson University football fans can watch their team square off against Louisiana State University.
United Airlines will take a $90 million charge against its Hong Kong routes that reflects reduced demand in the market and related capacity cuts due to continued political unrest, the carrier said Jan. 7.
United Airlines has been lobbying the US Department of Transportation to delay the proposed codeshare while the department undertakes a review into access issues for US carriers at Manila’s main airport.
United Airlines has removed its Boeing 737 MAXs from schedules through June 4, 2020—a three-month extension that signals a growing lack of confidence that the model’s grounding is close to ending.
United Airlines has been lobbying the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) to delay signing off on proposed codeshare operations between Philippine Airlines (PAL) and PAL Express while the department reviews access issues for U.S. carriers at Manila’s main airport.
Following on from a successful Routes Africa and citing World Routes as a primary catalyst, Cape Town has today welcomed United Airlines’ new seasonal service from Newark/New York.
United Airlines has become the fourth US carrier to commit to Airbus’ A321XLR single-aisle aircraft, which it plans to deploy on thin transatlantic routes.
This week: Cebu Pacific adds route to previous World Routes host; Budapest gains another Ukraine service; and United plans Los Angeles – Anchorage resumption.
Twelve new daytime slots for US-Tokyo Haneda flights have been tentatively awarded to four US carriers. It is hoped the proposed new routes and services will begin in time for the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo.
United Airlines is planning a return to the African market later this year when it will become the only carrier to fly non-stop between the US and Cape Town in South Africa.
The top three US carriers by passenger numbers are vying for new slots at Tokyo’s Haneda International Airport ahead of the 2020 Olympic Games in Japan.
This week: Air France to close Joon brand; Delta orders 15 more A220s, supersonic aircraft developer closes $100m funding round, Germania explores financing options and more.
This week: Wizz Air plots further London Luton growth; Boeing and Embraer agree joint venture terms; Virgin Atlantic's Flybe talks continue; American starts 28 new flights; MEA to take up to six A330-900neos and more.
