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United Airlines Announces Apple Watch App
United Airlines announced its Apple Watch app and provided details into the research that led to the creation of the app.
The airline’s app will provide features that include the ability to view reservations and check on flight status. It also supports flight alerts and allows the traveler to access his boarding pass via integration with the iPhone’s Passbook functionality.
Chris MacGregory, a user experience architect at the airline, said that the …
United to Upgrade International Economy-Class Meal Service
United Airlines announced it will introduce new in-flight meal options for economy-class passengers on select long-haul international flights beginning on June 1. The carrier will upgrade its complimentary meal to a three-course affair on these flights, as well as begin offering complimentary beer and wine.
First course will consist of a beverage and passengers’ choice of cheese and crackers, baked whole-grain bruschetta chips, or Kiri cheese spread and crackers.
As a main …
United Sees Decrease in Traffic and Capacity for March
United Airlines announced operational results for March 2015. Both the carrier’s consolidated traffic and consolidated capacity for the month were down slightly year-over-year, while its load factor also decreased marginally.
Total traffic for the Chicago-based airline during the month of March was 17.349 billion RPMs, or revenue passenger miles, a decrease of 0.7% from 17.465 billion RPMs in March 2014. The carrier’s total capacity for the month was down 0.6%, to …
Air Traffic Control Strike in France Causes Thousands of Flight Cancellations
Air traffic control workers in France began a two-day strike on Wednesday, causing thousands of flights that would fly over French airspace to be cancelled and delayed.
The French Civil Aviation Authority DGAC asked airlines to cancel approximately 40% of their flights on Wednesday, and warned that that number could be as high as 50% on Thursday, April 9.
Air France, the country’s flag carrier, which has its main hub at Charles …
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Last year, over 155,000 votes were cast. This year the field of nominees includes over 100 airlines and alliances, hotels and resorts, and car rental agencies. Other categories include Best Travel Tools and Apps, Best General Travel Blogs, and Best Points …
United Airlines February Figures Largely Unchanged
United Airlines announced operational results for February 2015. Both the carrier’s consolidated traffic and consolidated capacity for the month were up slightly year-over-year, while its load factor decreased marginally.
Total traffic for the Chicago-based airline during the month of February was 13.692 billion RPMs, or revenue passenger miles, an increase of 0.6% from 13.688 billion RPMs in February 2014. The carrier’s total capacity for the month was down 0.4%, however, to …
United Forms New Aviation Ground-Handling Operation, Makes Multiple Executive Appointments
United Airlines made multiple executive appointments and announced the creation of an aviation ground-handling operation on Friday.
The Chicago-based airline said it forming the ground-handling operation to provide services not only to United but also to other carriers, similar to what American Airlines has with Eagle Ground Handling, a part of its Envoy unit, and Delta with Delta Global Services. The carrier announced the appointment of Lynda Coffman, currently vice president …
