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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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 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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How airlines pick the movies and TV shows you'll see in flight

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Major airlines have teams dedicated to finding the right in-flight movies and shows for their diverse passengers.

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Flight attendants don't get to choose their 'base' cities — inside the intense process and what happens if you work somewhere you don't live

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Business Insider spoke to three flight attendants for three different airlines about their experiences.

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For a limited time, United is increasing 4 of its credit card welcome offers by 10,000 miles

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