http://www.freerepublic.com/tag/ual/ en-us Fri, 1 Jan 2010 20:37:19 GMT Focus Forum 15 http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2419124/posts 1:52 PM CST, January 1, 2010 ST. LOUIS (AP) — A United Airlines Express flight returned to St. Louis as a precaution because of an unspecified "security concern." United Airlines spokeswoman Megan McCarthy says there were no incidents during the flight, and it redeparted at 9:30 a.m. Friday after the issue was resolved. She says Flight 7445 was headed from Lambert-St. Louis International Airport to Chicago's O'Hare Airport when it was called back by the airline around 8 a.m. McCarthy provided no details about the security issue and referred questions to Go-Jet, the regional carrier that operated the flight. But... kplr11.com http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2419124/posts#comment Fri, 1 Jan 2010 20:37:19 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/2406087/posts (Editor’s Note: Doug Hagmann’s popular site, the Northeast Intelligence Network is currently under transition to another server and will be back online later today.) It happened again on Wednesday, December 9, 2009, less than a month after the incident aboard AirTran Flight 297. United Airlines Flight 227, scheduled to depart Denver International Airport at 1:50 pm Wednesday for Los Angeles was disrupted when several passengers who were described as Middle Eastern in appearance, confirmed by this investigator to be a group of Muslims traveling together, were removed from that aircraft due to suspicious behavior that originated in the terminal and... canadafreepress.com http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/2406087/posts#comment Sat, 12 Dec 2009 15:20:50 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2406039/posts United Airlines passengers removed from flight at Denver airport This is a news story and video interview done by Chris Vanderveen of 9news about United Airlines Flight 227, which was detained at Denver International Airport yesterday. Police officers and FBI were called to the scene. The video at the side gives more info, including passenger interviews. ALSO SEE: Hmmm . . . Yet Another Dry Run?: United 227 Sounds Just Like AirTran 297 ----------- Clearly there is a pattern of such incidents; note similarities to what we are now finding out about Airtran flight 297 Annie Jacobsen's ordeal on Northwest... 9news.com http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2406039/posts#comment Sat, 12 Dec 2009 13:14:08 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2400246/posts LONDON -- A breast-feeding mother accidentally smothered her four-week old child aboard a United Airlines flight from Washington, D.C., to Kuwait, a British tabloid reported Tuesday. The Sun newspaper said that the mother, who it said was a 29-year-old Egyptian-born woman, fell asleep as she breast-fed on the jet and awoke to find that the child had been smothered. The paper said the plane was diverted to London's Heathrow in an attempt to save the baby's life. The paper cited an unnamed police source in its reporting. Scotland Yard confirmed that a United Airlines plane had been diverted to Heathrow... ktla http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2400246/posts#comment Fri, 4 Dec 2009 16:14:12 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2349428/posts I really feel for parents flying with small children. Over the last 20 years, I have seen a sad degradation of the available in-flight entertainment. It used to be that you might be bored by what the airline chose to show — but you didn’t ever find yourself wishing that your children weren’t on board because of it. I can remember about ten years ago or so starting to see airlines warn that the in-flight entertainment might not be appropriate to all ages; parents might want to think about whether this was something that they wanted their kids to watch.... Pajamas Media http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2349428/posts#comment Sun, 27 Sep 2009 14:49:21 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2267108/posts United Airlines is planning a major purchase of new airplanes in the next few years, a sign that corporate America may once again be developing an appetite for new investment. Businesses have dramatically pared back their spending over the past nine months, reluctant to make any investments in new plants, equipment or software. There have been many reasons -- loans and other financing have been hard to come by, businesses have less cash to work with as sales drop and, more than anything, they have been fearful of just how bad and how long the recession will turn out to... Washington Post http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2267108/posts#comment Mon, 8 Jun 2009 13:16:04 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2264691/posts NEW YORK (MarketWatch) -- United Airlines operator UAL Corp. said Thursday that it has sent a proposal request to Boeing Co. and Airbus, as the carrier plans to begin replacing its wide-body fleet. In a letter to employees, Chairman and Chief Executive Glenn Tilton said the request could result in a "significant" number of new planes. At the end of 2008, UAL owned 80 wide-body jets and leased an additional 34. MarketWatch http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2264691/posts#comment Thu, 4 Jun 2009 16:05:43 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2242237/posts A United Airlines flight from Munich to Washington has been diverted to Boston's Logan International Airport because a female passenger complained of flu symptoms, an airport official said. Flight 903, a 737 containing 245 passengers and 16 crew, has been isolated in the north cargo area of the airport, said airport spokesman Phil Orlandella. One patient was removed from the plane and was being taken to Masachusetts General Hospital, said Jennifer Mehigan, a spokeswoman for Boston Emergency Medical Services. The other passengers are expected to stay on board and continue to Washington after refueling, airport officials said. A United Airlines... Boston.com http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2242237/posts#comment Fri, 1 May 2009 19:10:02 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2241667/posts A member of the U.S. delegation that traveled to Mexico City as part of the advance security team for Energy Secretary Steven Chu exhibited swine flu-like symptoms upon his return, and three members of his family have tested positive for the A H1N1 virus, White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs announced on Thursday. The unnamed staffer tested negative himself, but Gibbs attributed that to the amount of time that had elapsed since the onset of his own symptoms. The staffer felt ill three days after his arrival in Mexico City, which was April 13th. On the following day (April 17th),... Huliq http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2241667/posts#comment Fri, 1 May 2009 01:02:25 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2237743/posts As the recession deepens, economic forces continue to drive consolidation in the retail industry, debt comes due and increasingly discerning consumers buckle down on discretionary spending, an analysis by 24/7 Wall Street predicts that a number of well-known brands are likely to disappear before the end of 2010. To determine which brands are most likely at risk, 24/7 Wall Street examined 100 large brands it believes are in trouble and, for each, looked at public financial records, sales information, analyses from industry experts, the competitive landscape in each’s industry and the likelihood that a brand could be sold off in... Seeking Alpha http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2237743/posts#comment Sat, 25 Apr 2009 19:53:20 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2230204/posts United Air to charge obese double on full flights Wed Apr 15, 5:29 pm ET LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – United Airlines, a unit of UAL Corp, will require obese passengers bumped from full flights to purchase two seats on a subsequent flight, matching the policy of some other carriers. The change brings the Chicago-based in line with eight other airlines including Continental, Delta, JetBlue and Southwest, United spokeswoman Robin Urbanski said on Wednesday. "Last year we had 700 complaints from passengers who had to share their seats," she said. Reuters http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2230204/posts#comment Thu, 16 Apr 2009 02:33:49 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2230142/posts Chicago, IL (AHN) - United Airlines has announced it will implement a new policy charging heavier passengers double the standard airfare. Under the new rules, United will charge passengers who "are unable to fit into a single seat in the ticketed cabin; are unable to properly buckle the seatbelt using a single seatbelt extender; and/or are unable to put the seat's armrests down when seated." Those who fall into these categories will be denied boarding unless they purchase an extra seat, and if no empty seat exists, the passenger will be forced to take a later flight.According to the airline,... All Headline News http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2230142/posts#comment Thu, 16 Apr 2009 01:17:41 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2229589/posts Airline Says Overweight Travelers Will Need To Buy Extra Seats Or Be Denied Entry To Planes. Chicago-based United has instructed its customer service representatives at O'Hare International Airport ticket counters and gates to be extra vigilant beginning Wednesday for passengers they deem to be overweight. Those unable to comfortably fasten a safety belt with one extension or sit comfortably with armrests down will be denied boarding unless they purchase an extra seat, even if they can be placed elsewhere in the aircraft next to an empty seat. If no empty seat exists, the passenger will be forced to take a... wbbm http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2229589/posts#comment Wed, 15 Apr 2009 14:22:32 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2227787/posts Because "It's Time For The Ticketing Agent's Break" Mike rushed his girlfriend to the airport to catch a flight to see her dying mother, only to watch her miss the flight because United Airline's ticketing agent refused to help because "it was time for her to go on her break." Passengers waiting in line were more than willing to let Mike's girlfriend skip to the front of the line, but her sad situation apparently wasn't enough to earn the agent's sympathies. When his girlfriend finally reached the gate in time to watch her flight depart, the gate agent defended his... The Consumerist http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2227787/posts#comment Mon, 13 Apr 2009 02:12:31 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2205048/posts Louisiana Sen David Vitter missed his plane and Dulles Airport last Wednesday, and he was not amused. Vitter, who recently gained infamy after being identified on the D.C. Madam's Phone List, found his gate closed, so he went through an armed security door. Why not? He's got that Senator's pin, after all, right? That gives you access to all areas of the airport ... right? As you might expect, an alarm went off as he then tried to verbally rip an unsuspecting United Airlines gate attendant a new one. Apparently, he even tried to pull rank. Come on. Would that... Gadling http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2205048/posts#comment Thu, 12 Mar 2009 14:53:16 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2204423/posts Among Members of Congress, there's a long-standing, proud tradition of the Airport Freakout. Add to the list of those who've indulged in meltdowns and temper tantrums while traveling one Sen. David Vitter, who on Thursday joined what we've dubbed the "Mile-Low Club" by going ballistic on an airline worker after missing a flight from Washington's Dulles airport to New Orleans. According to an HOH tipster who witnessed the scene, the Louisiana Republican arrived Thursday evening at his United Airlines gate 20 minutes before the plane was scheduled to depart, only to find the gate had already been closed. Undeterred, Vitter... Roll Call http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2204423/posts#comment Wed, 11 Mar 2009 19:05:58 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2186999/posts United jet safely stops takeoff at San Jose airport after bird strike Heather Knight, Chronicle Staff Writer February 16, 2009 SAN JOSE -- The pilot of a United Airlines jetliner preparing for take-off this morning out of Mineta San Jose International Airport stopped the plane and shut off one of its engines after striking a flock of seagulls. United jet safely stops takeoff at San Jose airport after bird strike 02.16.09 Flight No. 1220 - carrying 97 passengers and bound for Denver - was rolling down the runway at 120 knots, or 138.2 miles per hour, when it hit the... SFChronicle http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2186999/posts#comment Mon, 16 Feb 2009 21:45:29 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2177931/posts A United Airlines flight headed from Denver to SFO was forced to turn around this afternoon when it hit a bird, according to the Federal Aviation Administration. The story has just about everyone thinking about the Miracle on the Hudson from two weeks ago. This time the plane was able to land on the tarmac instead of a river. Flight No. 77 departed from Denver International Airport shortly after noon, but soon after takeoff a bird was sucked into one of the plane's two engines. The plane returned to the Denver airport and landed without incident, FAA spokesman Ian Gregor... NBC11 http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2177931/posts#comment Wed, 4 Feb 2009 04:32:10 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2157897/posts The crew of a United Airlines Boeing 767-300, registration N644UA performing flight UA-938 (dep. Dec 28th) from Chicago O'Hare,IL (USA) to London Heathrow,EN (UK), reported unspecified mechanical problems while enroute at approx. N5051 W5500 at FL350 and requested to return to Boston,MA (USA), later changed the request to divert to Washington Dulles, DC. The airplane landed safely at Washington International Airport 3:15 hours later. A replacement Boeing 767-300 N654UA resumed the flight and reached London with a delay of 9 hours. http://flightaware.com/live/flight/UAL938/history/20081229/0332Z/KORD/EGLL Aviation Herald http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2157897/posts#comment Sat, 3 Jan 2009 01:27:52 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2137021/posts A United Airlines flight was temporarily held at Los Angeles International Airport after a passenger fell ill and had to be diagnosed for a possible infectious disease. City Fire Department spokesman Cecil Manresa said the Boeing 747 jet was held at the gate after arriving from Tokyo around 8 a.m. Sunday. Crew members and 334 passengers were ordered to stay on board while investigators from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention evaluated the 28-year-old male passenger. Manresa said health officials determined that he suffered from food poisoning or some type of stomach illness. United Airlines spokesman Jeff Kovick said... cbs2 http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2137021/posts#comment Sun, 23 Nov 2008 18:28:42 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2080437/posts Excerpt - United Airlines saw a 76 percent drop in its share price Monday, after it was reported that the company had filed for bankruptcy protection. The news story turned out to have been six years old and had been erroneously picked up by the Google News service. It was then posted to the Bloomberg Professional network. In the words of duckcommander80 from Yahoo Finance's message board, who lost $19,000, "WHO THE HELL DO WE SUE???????" It's not clear... ~ snip ~ Slate.com (excerpt) http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2080437/posts#comment Fri, 12 Sep 2008 01:24:34 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2078564/posts On Monday, shares of United Airlines lost more than 75 per cent of their value -- erasing about $1.2-billion from the company's market capitalization -- after a story about the airline's bankruptcy in 2002 somehow got pushed onto the website of a Florida newspaper, was picked up by Google's news-aggregation service, then made its way onto the Bloomberg news wire and out to hundreds of thousands of stockbrokers and traders. But whose fault was it? By Tuesday morning, fingers were being pointed in multiple directions. Toronto Globe and Mail http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2078564/posts#comment Tue, 9 Sep 2008 23:28:19 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2073968/posts United Airlines has said that it will not end free meals in coach class on international flights, as announced earlier this summer. The carrier had said it would trial a program on transatlantic flights from Washington Dulles International Airport, in which travelers in coach class would be charged for food, and meals in Business and First Classes would be free...... Cheapflights.com http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2073968/posts#comment Wed, 3 Sep 2008 19:35:59 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2067320/posts You KNEW This Was Coming... In an announcement likely to surprise absolutely no one, pilots for United Airlines are against the carrier's latest, desperate move to raise cash. In a statement issued Wednesday, the pilots say they "strongly oppose" the airline's plans to drastically change its onboard meal service by raising prices for food and drink on most flights and by discontinuing complimentary meal service on many flights to and from Europe, affecting both economy and business class passengers. As ANN reported, United claims rising fuel costs require these changes... but the pilots say the real reason may be to... Aero-News Net http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2067320/posts#comment Sun, 24 Aug 2008 22:07:52 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2067315/posts Announces Latest Missteps In Never-Ending Race To Bottom Of CSI Rankings Attention, US Airways: it appears you have some serious competition for the title of Stingiest Major US Carrier. Starting next month, United Airlines will stop handing out free pretzels and cookies to coach fliers across North America... and will even drop free meal service in business class on most flights. "In the wake of high fuel prices and a challenging economic environment, we must continue to examine every aspect of our business and find new ways to improve our day-to-day operations through efficiencies that still meet our customers' expectations,"... Aero-News Net http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2067315/posts#comment Sun, 24 Aug 2008 21:53:53 GMT