The US Presents advanced technologies for identifying aerial threats without compromising public privacy. "Countering drones is not just a battlefield problem, it's a homeland defense imperative. We only collect what is necessary to identify a potential threat."
The Federal Aviation Administration temporarily halted all JetBlue flights across the United States, at the airline's request. The ground stop measure has now been canceled
The UK has temporarily withdrawn embassy staff dependents from the UAE after Iranian missile and drone attacks on Dubai and Abu Dhabi. Diplomatic missions remain open
The UAE Ministry of Defense has announced that the helicopter crashed during an operational mission due to a technical malfunction
Wizz Air UK has secured permission to operate flights between the United Kingdom and the United States, opening the door to charter flights for football teams, fans, and tour groups. “This is a proud and exciting day for everyone at our airline”
As TSA officers continue to work without pay, absenteeism is increasing, staffing shortages are worsening, and lines at airports are getting longer
The national airline of the United Arab Emirates, Etihad, has announced the resumption of its operations on a limited basis, due to the escalating security situation in the region. These are the destinations that are returning to operation
The US Mission to the UAE is urging its citizens in the UAE to consider leaving if they believe they can do so safely, issuing important guidance for those who are unable to leave or choose to remain
Flight disruptions, drone strike on British base, and limited American aid in the north of the island: Washington urges its citizens to reconsider traveling to Cyprus, with an emphasis on Turkish Cyprus
Missiles and sirens changed their plans. A group of 120 Christian women leaders now remain in Israel, using their voices to show public support. Robert Stearns, founder and president of Eagles' Wings: "I am proud of our courageous women leaders who are demonstrating steadfast solidarity with Israel"
Birds hit a United Airlines plane during takeoff, causing an air compression problem. The crew discovered the cracked cockpit window and safely landed the aircraft. Full details
The collaboration between Jetblue and United goes one step further, letting passengers book flights on either airline’s website or app using cash, TrueBlue points, or MileagePlus miles, with more destinations and combined-ticket options coming soon
United Airlines has equipped more than 300 of its regional aircraft with Starlink, offering fast, reliable Wi-Fi, and aims to equip 500 mainline aircraft by 2026: "That’s one giant leap for in-flight Wi-Fi." The company also plans a big technology upgrade on Wednesdy, February 4, 2026
The American airline plans to operate 222 destinations from Chicago O'Hare Airport this summer, including 47 international destinations. New domestic routes are also scheduled, alongside 2,500 new hires by the end of 2026. Company Vice President: "Hiring in the city we call home"
The American airline is launching a series of innovations to save time, improve the airport and flight experience, and provide personalized information. The upgrades rely on intelligence-based navigation tools meant to identify relevant features for each passenger
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
