Mastodawn

When #UnitedAirlines CEO Scott Kirby recently said he doesn’t think #eVTOL #aircraft will be #airport taxis, he was reacting to very real safety concerns surrounding conflicts between #helicopters and fixed-wing traffic at busy airports. Behind the scenes, however, the FAA is doing a lot of careful work to facilitate their safe introduction in the future. Full story in The Air Current: https://theaircurrent.com/air-traffic-control/united-skeptical-evtol-airport-taxis-faa-simulations-scott-kirby/

United CEO is skeptical of eVTOL airport taxis, but FAA has a more nuanced take

Data-driven reporting and analysis on the strategy and technology of flying.

The Air Current

AvDelphi 14h ago

United Airlines Boeing B767-322 MSN 424 Zurich, Switzerland
#AvDelphi #N647UA #Boeing #B767322 #LSZH #UnitedAirlines #ZurichAirport
https://www.avdelphi.com/i/245816

The New York Times - Breaking News, US News, World News and Videos 3d ago

How Airlines Turned First-Class Seats From Freebies to a Profit Engine

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/10/business/airlines-first-class-seats-tickets-upgrades.html

NewsletterTF 2d ago

United Airlines CEO's 'Vibe Check' Hiring Tactic Sparks Debate

United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby is using a 'hang-out test' with current pilots to vet new hires. This hiring tactic is causing debate about cultural fit versus merit.

#UnitedAirlines, #PilotHiring, #HiringDebate, #CorporateCulture, #ScottKirby

https://newsletter.tf/united-airlines-hang-out-test-pilot-hiring-debate/

NewsletterTF 2d ago

United Airlines pilots are now giving potential hires a 'hang-out test' to see if they fit in. This new hiring method focuses on personality alongside skills.

#UnitedAirlines, #PilotHiring, #HiringDebate, #CorporateCulture, #ScottKirby
https://newsletter.tf/united-airlines-hang-out-test-pilot-hiring-debate/

United Airlines CEO's 'Hang-Out Test' for Pilots Sparks Debate

United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby is using a 'hang-out test' with current pilots to vet new hires. This hiring tactic is causing debate about cultural fit versus merit.

NewsletterTF

Vibewire Magazine 3d ago

United Airlines’ Version Of The A321T: The Coastliner http://dlvr.it/TRxwn8 #AirbusA321neo #aircraft #Airlines #UnitedAirlines

blog.TO 6d ago

It just got more expensive for Canadians to fly with this U.S. airline
Canadians who book with United Airlines now have to pay more to check their luggage.United Airlines told us in an email that it is raising first and second checked bag fees by $10 for flyers travelling in the U.S., Mexico, Canada, and Latin America.The checked bag fee hike kicked in on Friday, April 3."This is the first time in two ye...
https://www.blogto.com/travel/2026/04/just-got-more-expensive-canadians-fly-us-airline/

AvDelphi Apr 5

United Airlines Boeing B767-322 MSN 424 Zurich, Switzerland
#AvDelphi #N647UA #Boeing #B767322 #ZurichAirport #UnitedAirlines
https://www.avdelphi.com/i/245123

Vibewire Magazine Apr 4

United Airlines To Introduce Base Fare Option To Polaris & Premium Plus http://dlvr.it/TRsxXt #aircraft #Airlines #legacycarriers #UnitedAirlines

AvGeeks Apr 4

United Unbundles Business Class Fares Creating a “Basic” Business Class with Restrictions

If you've been paying attention to the airline industry lately, you know that the race to unbundle — and then re-bundle — every aspect of flying has been relentless. United Airlines just fired a significant shot across the bow with a sweeping announcement: they are introducing tiered fare categories into their premium cabins. That means United Polaris and United Premium Plus passengers will now face the same "good, better, best" decision tree that economy travelers have been navigating […]

https://avgeeks.aero/airlines/united-unbundles-business-class-fares-creating-a-basic-business-class-with-restrictions/