United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby slams the budget airline model: 'It's dead'

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CEO Scott Kirby of United Airlines celebrates opening of a new addition to its Flight Training Center in Denver, Colorado on Thursday, February 22, 2024
United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby.

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I flew on 2 long-haul flights, one in business and another in economy. The perks were drastically different — take a look.

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Insider's author sat in both economy and business class for long-haul flights.
Business Insider's author sat in both economy and business class for long-haul flights.

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Air travel is rough. Here's how the government is trying to fix it.

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Whether it's a delayed flight, lost luggage, added fees, or long security lines, flying can be painful. It's gotten so bad the government is stepping in to try to make air travel suck a little less. Here's how.

I spent over $2,000 to fly United Polaris, a 'reimagined' business class. It's only worth it for trips over 10 hours.

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United Polaris seats next to screen on United Polaris flight
I flew in United Polaris, a type of business class, for about eight hours.

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This time-lapse map shows US air traffic slowing to a near-standstill after the massive IT outage

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IT issues forced major flight cancellations and delays across the US and the world.

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Wheel Falls Off United Airlines Boeing Plane in Mid-Air

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Screenshot from a March flight where a United Airlines flight lost a wheel shortly after takeoff.

I was the first Black female pilot in the US Air Force, and captained a commercial jet for 30 years. Some people still questioned if I was qualified to fly.

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Cpt Theresa Claiborne

Cpt Theresa Claiborne

People thought they might die when oxygen masks deployed on a United flight to Maui, passenger says

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Oxygen masks falling from ceiling, photo of Lesley Scott and her daughters.
Ryan Scott was flying to Maui with his wife and their daughters when the oxygen masks deployed.

Ryan Scott

US flight prices are over $200 cheaper than they were 30 years ago when adjusting for inflation. Here's why it doesn't feel like it.

Tech Insider : Economy, Economy, Politics
upset airline traveler
Americans aren't happy with flight prices, but they're much more affordable than they used to be.

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United Airlines now allows frequent flyers to pool miles with 4 other people in a joint account

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a united plane flying over san diego, california
United is now allowing passengers to pool miles.

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