An F-16 plane crashed during a training exercise in the deserts of the western United States. The pilot ejected seconds before the crash and is in good condition; the US military has launched an investigation into the incident
The United Nations Tourism Organization has published its periodic report, signaling more than 690 million tourists who have traveled the world since the beginning of 2025; some countries have jumped by more than 21%
Travelers to the UK must have a valid ETA from February 2026. Most applications are processed in minutes via the official app. Since October 2023, 13.3 million visitors have used the ETA system
It starts today: for a week, from November 25 to December 2, millions of passengers are expected to pass through US airports. On peak day, the Sunday after Thanksgiving, 3 million passengers will fly in one day
Etihad will deploy its A380 on daily Abu Dhabi–Tokyo flights from June 2026, adding capacity and bringing The Residence and full premium service to Japan; daily flights will be available via A380's only three-room suite in the world
The new flight will provide early morning departures and arrivals to enhance two-way connectivity to major international destinations in Europe including the UK, France, Norway, and Italy, as well as the United States
United praised employees for keeping passengers informed and satisfied as the FAA cut flights during the U.S. government shutdown; CEO: "Never been prouder to be on this team."
A strong M6.8 quake struck in the open sea off northeast Japan at 08:03 UTC, according to the USGS
Amid a shortage of air traffic controllers and increasing congestion in the aviation system, the FAA has begun proactive measures to maintain safety, including reducing flights at 40 airports
The vice president of UPS released a statement naming the crew members of the cargo plane that crashed during takeoff at Louisville Airport: "Words can’t express the sorrow we feel. United, we are strong."
United praised employees for keeping passengers informed and satisfied as the FAA cut flights during the U.S. government shutdown; CEO: "Never been prouder to be on this team."
MileagePlus members can now earn miles on Lyft rides, with bonus miles for new users and upcoming redemption options in the Lyft app starting in 2026
"End the shutdown now!": Amid ongoing chaos at US airports, U.S. Secretary of Transportation warns he may close parts of the airspace if the government shutdown does not end; airline stocks respond with sharp drops
United Airlines has launched the MileagePlus Debit Rewards Card, offering members miles for shopping, dining, and saving, plus a 10,000-mile welcome bonus
United Airlines launches new San Francisco-Bangkok route with a stopover in Hong Kong, becoming the only American company with direct service from Thailand's capital city
Two United planes clipped wings at O’Hare Airport on Friday. Flight UA2652 had just landed; all passengers and crew were unharmed
United Airlines' Q3 report exceeds forecasts with significant profits and loyal customer base; CEO Scott Kirby expects stronger demand and higher unit revenue in Q4
United Airlines is preparing for simpler and faster international connections via a new pilot program designed to skip baggage pickup and recheck, significantly reducing baggage retrieval time for connecting flights in the U.S
Starting October 15, 2025, United Airlines will provide free high-speed Starlink Wi-Fi on Boeing 737-800 flights, enhancing the travel experience for MileagePlus members
Strengthening U.S. Connections
