United Airlines
United Restarts 787 Dreamliner Flights
The planes, made by Chicago-based Boeing, are returning after being grounded for four months by the federal government because of smoldering batteries on 787s owned by other airlines.
Computer Problems Cause Havoc For United Airlines Passengers
A major computer outage at United Airlines delayed flights for thousands of travelers across the globe on Thursday, the third time this year a computer problem has hit the world’s largest airline.
Paralyzed Vet Sues Airport, Airline Workers For Mistreatment At O’Hare
A former U.S. Marine, who was left in a wheelchair following his service in Afghanistan, is filing a lawsuit alleging he was injured and left soaked in his own urine after he was mistreated by airline and airport workers at O’Hare International Airport nearly two years ago.
United’s Super-Efficient 787 Dreamliner Makes First Commercial Flight
United’s Dreamliner landed at O’Hare this morning: the airline’s first commercial flight for the 787.
Actor-Model Held After Being Tackled By Passengers On Flight From Chicago
A man who has made a name for himself as a model, designer and actor is in custody, after passengers reportedly had to tackle him on a flight headed from Chicago to Orange County, Calif.
Report: United Airlines Ranks Dead Last For On-Time Performance
United Airlines ranks dead last in a U.S. Department of Transportation analysis of on-time performance for the month of July, according to a published report.
11 United Airlines Employees Win Cars For Perfect Attendance
They were never on the Oprah Winfrey Show, but 11 United Airlines employees are getting new cars.
United To Fly New Boeing 787 Dreamliner From Chicago-Houston
Boeing’s new 787 Dreamliner airplane will soon be flying over the skies of Chicago.
United Airlines Service Back To Normal After Computer Glitch
United Airlines’ reservation computers are functioning again, and service is back to normal at O’Hare International Airport, following a three-hour, worldwide reservations computer outage that created chaos for passengers.
Family Furious After Little Girl Gets Lost At O’Hare
A family from San Francisco is furious, after their young daughter was stranded for hours at O’Hare International Airport as she flew alone to a camp in Michigan.
United Airlines To Move Corporate Headquarters To Willis Tower
United Airlines headquarters will soon be contained within one iconic Chicago address.
Wall Collapses At O’Hare Airport Hangar
A large section of the wall of a hangar at O’Hare International Airport collapsed early Thursday morning as heavy storms brought strong winds to the area.
United Airlines Pilots Vote To Authorize Strike
Chicago teachers aren’t the only ones threatening to strike; United Airlines pilots could soon be walking picket lines.
United Agrees To Buy Nearly $15B Worth Of Jets From Boeing
Chicago-based United Airlines has agreed to buy 150 new jets from another Chicago aviation giant — Boeing — in a deal with a list price worth nearly $15 billion.
Emanuel Announces $40 Million In Upgrades At O’Hare United Terminal
Mayor Rahm Emanuel announced plans Wednesday for $40 million in improvements at the United Airlines terminal at O’Hare International Airport, which he says will create as many as 200 construction jobs.
Cyber Crooks Targeting Travelers’ Frequent Flyer Miles
Are you counting on using all those airline miles you’ve racked up on credit cards to keep down the cost of a vacation? Maybe not. CBS 2 Investigator Pam Zekman reports on what experts say is the latest twist in identity theft scams – thieves who’ve found ways to steal your miles.
PETA Protesters: United Airlines Flies Monkeys Off To Cruel Labs
About two dozen demonstrators from People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals stood in front of United Airlines headquarters downtown Wednesday afternoon, holding up paper monkey masks in front of their faces.
United CEO Says There’s No Need For More O’Hare Expansion
Mayor Rahm Emanuel is shrugging off comments from United Airlines’ CEO that there’s no demand for the expansion of O’Hare International Airport right now.
1 Hurt When Taxi Flips Over At O’Hare Terminal 1
One person was injured Thursday morning when a taxi flipped over, on the upper-level roadway for Terminal 1 at O’Hare International Airport.
United Flight Attendants Ratify Labor Agreement
A new labor agreement has put United Airlines a step closer labor peace with all parties in the airline’s merger with Continental Airlines.
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