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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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

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.

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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.

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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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United is now allowing passengers to pool miles.

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United just announced 3 new international routes starting this year, including one 'fifth freedom' — see the list

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United 767.
United Airlines announced a new "fifth freedom" route that will fly between Tokyo's Narita International Airport and Cebu, Philippines, starting later this year.

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United Airlines is the latest carrier to raise bag fees. Here's how much more you'll have to pay.

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Major airline passengers will be paying more for checked bags.

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The best and worst airlines in the US for 2023, according to the WSJ

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Delta and United planes.
Delta Air Lines is ranked the best carrier in the US, according to the WSJ's annual rankings.

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