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United Airlines (NYSE:UAL) celebrated its best operational performance at Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), achieving on-time performance metrics surpassing JFK and LGA airports. The airline served over 6 million passengers through Newark this summer, setting a historical record.
United plans to expand its network to over 160 destinations from EWR this fall and winter, adding routes to Rome, Venice, Porto, Marrakesh, and Dublin, among others. The company will hire 2,500 new Newark employees by 2026 and become the first airline to purchase sustainable aviation fuel for EWR operations.
The improvements follow operational challenges in April-May, addressed through FAA interventions including flight limitations to 72 per hour through summer 2026 and infrastructure upgrades. United currently employs 14,000 people in the Newark/NYC area and plans to purchase up to 1 million gallons of sustainable aviation fuel for EWR operations.
United Airlines (NYSE:UAL) has announced the resumption of flights to Tel Aviv, Israel from Chicago O'Hare and Washington Dulles international airports, marking the first return of these routes since 2023. The Chicago flights will operate four times per week starting November 1, while Washington D.C. flights will run three times per week beginning November 2.
United, which currently maintains twice daily flights between Tel Aviv and Newark/New York, leads U.S. carriers in Tel Aviv service. The airline will be the exclusive operator of direct flights from both Chicago and Washington D.C. to Tel Aviv, reinforcing its position as the U.S. airline with the most extensive service to Israel.
United Airlines (NYSE:UAL) has announced a significant winter schedule expansion starting January 6, 2026. The airline is adding flights to 15 cities, including popular destinations like Fort Lauderdale, Orlando, and Las Vegas.
The expansion includes new daily roundtrip flights from multiple hubs including Houston, Chicago, Newark/New York, and Los Angeles. United is also launching new routes connecting Newark to Columbia, South Carolina and Chattanooga, Tennessee, plus additional weekly flights to Central American destinations from Houston.
Following this expansion, United will operate 45 daily flights to Orlando, 30 to Fort Lauderdale, and 43 to Las Vegas. The airline cited potential disruption from Spirit Airlines as motivation for the expansion.
United Airlines (NYSE:UAL) announced its participation in Morgan Stanley's 13th Annual Laguna Conference. Chief Financial Officer Mike Leskinen will present on September 11 at 10:45 a.m. PST, discussing current business trends affecting the airline.
Investors can access the live presentation through United's investor relations website at ir.united.com. The audio webcast will be archived within 24 hours after the presentation.
United Airlines (NYSE:UAL) announced that its venture capital arm, United Airlines Ventures (UAV), has invested in aerospace startup Astro Mechanica, which is developing revolutionary supersonic aircraft technology. The startup's flagship product, Duality™, is an adaptive engine that combines hybrid electric architecture with innovative propulsion technology, capable of operating efficiently from takeoff to Mach 3+ speeds.
The engine design uniquely separates propulsion units from the turboshaft engine using electric motors, allowing it to function as a turbofan, turbojet, or ramjet depending on speed requirements. Initially targeting military applications, the technology aims to eventually enable transpacific supersonic commercial flights.
United Airlines (NYSE:UAL) has announced a significant entertainment upgrade through a partnership with Apple TV+. The airline will offer full seasons of award-winning Apple Original series for free on its 130,000+ seatback screens and United mobile app, featuring shows like Severance, Ted Lasso, and Silo.
As part of its United Next growth plan, the company aims to expand to 300,000+ screens across its fleet, featuring new 27-inch, 4K OLED Bluetooth-enabled screens - the largest among U.S. carriers. The partnership will initially include complete first seasons of several popular series, with The Morning Show and Bad Sisters joining in September 2025.
JetBlue (NASDAQ: JBLU) and United (NASDAQ: UAL) have received approval from the U.S. Department of Transportation for their Blue Sky collaboration. The partnership, set to launch in fall 2025, will enhance customer benefits across both airlines.
Key features include: reciprocal loyalty program benefits allowing customers to earn and use miles/points across both airlines, integrated booking platforms, shared premium perks, and infrastructure agreements. JetBlue will provide United access to up to 7 daily round-trip slots at JFK Terminal 6 starting 2027, while both airlines will exchange 8 flight timings at Newark. Additionally, United will transition its travel booking services to JetBlue's Paisly platform.
United Airlines (NYSE:UAL) announced the expansion of its Special Olympics Service Ambassador (SOSA) program to Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Newark hubs. The initiative aims to hire 10 more Special Olympics athletes, bringing the total to 28 SOSAs across all seven U.S. hubs.
NFL Hall of Famer Jerry Rice participated in San Francisco to support recruitment efforts. SOSAs work part-time with full benefits, helping customers navigate airport facilities. The program, launched in 2019, demonstrates United's commitment to creating employment opportunities for people with intellectual disabilities.
This expansion builds on United's extensive partnership with Special Olympics, which includes various initiatives such as plane pull competitions, Capitol Hill Day support, and accessibility improvements across their services.
United Airlines (UAL) reported strong Q2 2025 results with a pre-tax profit of $1.2 billion and diluted EPS of $2.97. Total operating revenue grew 1.7% year-over-year to $15.2 billion, with adjusted diluted EPS of $3.87 exceeding guidance.
The airline observed a 6-point acceleration in demand and double-digit business demand growth in early July 2025. United updated its full-year adjusted EPS guidance to $9.00-$11.00. Key revenue growth areas included premium cabin (+5.6%), cargo (+3.8%), and loyalty (+8.7%).
Operationally, United achieved its best post-pandemic Q2 performance in on-time departures and lowest seat cancellation rates. The company strengthened its balance sheet by repaying remaining debt from a $6.8B MileagePlus financing, ending Q2 with a 2.0x trailing twelve months net leverage.
United Airlines (NYSE:UAL) announced it will host a conference call to discuss its second-quarter 2025 financial results on Thursday, July 17 at 9:30 a.m. CT/10:30 a.m. ET. The company will release its Q2 results and outlook after market close on Wednesday, July 16. Investors can access a live, listen-only webcast of the conference call through the company's investor relations website at ir.united.com.
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