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The nation's second-largest airline, United controlled 12 percent of the U.S. market and operated more than 3,600 flights around the globe each day in 2007. One of the oldest airlines in the world, United was founded in 1926 and was part of Boeing until 1934, when federal regulators forced the company to separate its air transport and airplane manufacturing businesses. United is one of a handful of U.S. carriers to successfully navigate the industry's late-1970s deregulation and periodic labor unrest, including a pilot's strike in 1985 and slowdown in 2000, the "summer of hell," infamous for flight delays. In February 2006, United emerged from a three-year bankruptcy, one of the costliest in...
The nation's second-largest airline, United controlled 12 percent of the U.S. market and operated more than 3,600 flights around the globe each day in 2007. One of the oldest airlines in the world, United was founded in 1926 and was part of Boeing until 1934, when federal regulators forced the company to separate its air transport and airplane manufacturing businesses. United is one of a handful of U.S. carriers to successfully navigate the industry's late-1970s deregulation and periodic labor unrest, including a pilot's strike in 1985 and slowdown in 2000, the "summer of hell," infamous for flight delays. In February 2006, United emerged from a three-year bankruptcy, one of the costliest in U.S. history. Although posting its strongest financial results in years during 2007, United is struggling with record-high fuel prices and the threat of more labor unrest. Since CEO Glenn Tilton has been one of the airline industry's staunchest proponents of consolidation, deal rumors involving United are a staple of industry gossip.
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Fontana Man Says United Airlines Lost His Wheelchair
KTLA NewsFONTANA, Calif. (KTLA) -- John Ramirez, who lost his right leg when he was seven years old, now says he's lost his wheelchair as well -- or rather, that United Airlines lost his wheelchair when he flew to Mexico in late March. "I faxed a property...Tags: Air Transportation Industry
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Honeymoon Vacation Giveaway
Getting married soon? Love to get messy? It may sound strange, but we've got an amazing honeymoon offer for you. We will be giving away an amazing all-inclusive five-night stay at Fiesta Americana in Cozumel, airfare included. During your stay you'll get...Tags: Honeymooning, Family, Marriage, Travel, Trips and Vacations
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United Jet Struck by Lightning, Lands Safely at LAX
KTLA NewsJust last night, a United Airlines jet in San Francisco was also struck by lightning, forcing the plane to return to the airport. Duty Manager John Ginty says the plane landed safely Thursday night and there were no injuries to anyone on the jet. United...Tags: Air Transportation Industry, Boeing Co., Los Angeles International Airport
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US Airways Pursuing Merger With American Airlines
KTLA NewsNEW YORK -- Workers for three American Airlines unions have agreed to support a potential merger with US Airways Group, according to a US Air document filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on Friday. The unions - the Allied Pilots...Tags: Health, Financially Distressed Companies, U.S. Airways, Delta Air Lines, Unions
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Solar Storms Cause Few Problems on Earth
CNNGeomagnetic and solar radiation storms hitting Earth after Tuesday's solar flares may not be as big as advertised, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration said Thursday. Together, such storms can affect GPS systems, other satellite systems...Tags: Radio, Baseball, Sports, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Delta Air Lines
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Man With Explosives Tried to Board Plane in Philly
CNNPHILADELPHIA -- A 29-year-old man was arrested Thursday after screeners at the Philadelphia airport found flash powder and fireworks in his backpack, the Transportation Security Administration said. A federal criminal complaint accused Joseph Picklo of...Tags: Emergency Incidents, Lawyers, Philadelphia (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania), Crime, Law and Justice, Transportation Security Administration
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LAX-Bound Plane Makes Emergency Landing in Colorado
KTLA NewsGRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KTLA) -- A United Airlines flight flying from Denver to LAX was forced to make an emergency landing on Sunday after an engine mishap. United Airlines flight 321 carrying 125 passengers and crew was flying from Denver to Los...Tags: Air Transportation Industry, Boeing Co., Los Angeles International Airport, Air Transportation, Disasters and Accidents
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Woman Charged with Fake Terrorism Call Against Ex-Boyfriend
KTLA NewsTEMPLE CITY (KTLA) -- A Temple City woman is in federal custody on charges that she called in a fake terrorist threat on a flight that her ex-boyfriend was about to board at LAX. Police say 45-year-old Lizet Sariol was looking for revenge on the man,...Tags: Media Industry, Terrorism, Tourism and Leisure, Crime, Law and Justice, National Security
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Newly Released 9/11 Audio Recordings Reveal Chaos and Confusion
KTLA NewsNEW YORK (KTLA) -- Newly-released audio recordings of air traffic controllers, flight attendants and military officials are shedding new light on the horror and confusion that ensued as the September 11th terror attacks were carried out. The 114...Tags: Health, Armed Forces, Terrorism, Physical Fitness and Exercise, Aircraft Hijacking
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Gayle on the Go! Events for Sunday, Sept. 11, 2011
KTLA NewsKTLA 5's Gayle Anderson previewed these events for Sunday, Sept. 11: Sunday @ 3pm Real Women Wear Blue Gospel Concert Trinity Baptist Church 2040 West Jefferson Boulevard Los Angeles 1-323-735-0044 www.trinitybaptistchurchofla.org There's a FREE...Tags: Health, Physical Fitness and Exercise, Arts and Culture, Social Media, Human Interest
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United Airlines Battles Delays After Computer Glitch
KTLA NewsLOS ANGELES (KTLA) -- United Airlines representatives said flights will continue to be delayed throughout the weekend after a computer glitch grounded thousands of travelers nationwide Friday night. A "network connectivity" issue was reported around 5:30...Tags: Air Transportation Industry, Los Angeles International Airport, San Francisco
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Stun Gun Found on JetBlue Plane
KTLA NewsNEWARK, NJ -- Authorities are investigating how a stun gun ended up on a JetBlue aircraft in New Jersey. An airline crew found the stun gun in a seat-back pocket while cleaning the plane after it landed at Newark Liberty International Airport around 10...Tags: Local Government, Weaponry, Terrorism, Crime, Law and Justice, Port Authority of New York and New Jersey
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