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United Airlines touts diversity and sustainability in its first brand campaign since 2013

“Good Leads The Way” plays up innovation, as well as the airline’s record on diversity, customer service, and safety.

United is the first U.S. airline to purchase sustainable aviation fuel overseas

United Airlines has pledged to be 100% carbon neutral by 2050—and sustainable aviation fuel will have to play a large role in that.

United is the first U.S. airline to purchase sustainable aviation fuel overseas

United Airlines just shared 1 statistic that proves vaccine mandates save lives

Get vaxxed or get fired. It was a tough ultimatum, but the first airline to do it says it worked.

United Airlines just shared 1 statistic that proves vaccine mandates save lives

Safest airlines 2022: Reigning champ Qantas takes a nosedive, and Southwest falls off the list

As both travel and coronavirus cases surge, AirlineRatings.com has released its annual ranking.

Safest airlines 2022: Reigning champ Qantas takes a nosedive, and Southwest falls off the list

The first passenger flight powered by 100% sustainable fuel just took off

United just ran a test flight with a fuel made from fats, cooking oils, and grease that results in 80% fewer emissions than regular jet fuel. Now it’s up to the government to allow it on commercial flights.

The first passenger flight powered by 100% sustainable fuel just took off

Apple, Amazon, and others band together at COP26 to create a market for low-carbon technologies

The coalition is a partnership of the World Economic Forum and U.S. climate envoy John Kerry.

Apple, Amazon, and others band together at COP26 to create a market for low-carbon technologies

United Airlines just announced a major route expansion: Here’s where you can go in 2022

New routes for transatlantic flights show a healthy dose of optimism that overseas travel will pick up next year after being destroyed in 2020.

United Airlines just announced a major route expansion: Here’s where you can go in 2022

Want a new job? Get vaccinated

As if you needed another reason . . .

Want a new job? Get vaccinated

American Airlines app leads the download pack as summer travel takes flight

If you’re dusting off your passport for the first time in a year, you’re not alone.

American Airlines app leads the download pack as summer travel takes flight

You might be able to fly to Europe in half the time on United Airlines, but you have to wait until 2029

The U.S. carrier is planning ultrafast flights with help from the startup Boom Supersonic, but you have some time to prepare.

You might be able to fly to Europe in half the time on United Airlines, but you have to wait until 2029

United Airlines is giving you the chance to fly free first class for a year: Here’s how

If winning a $1 million lottery isn’t enough to inspire you to get the COVID-19 vaccine, maybe a year of first-class air travel will do it.

United Airlines is giving you the chance to fly free first class for a year: Here’s how

Airlines weighing passengers before a flight? The FAA says most probably won’t do that

The option is there, but the Federal Aviation Administration doesn’t think most airlines will use it.

Airlines weighing passengers before a flight? The FAA says most probably won’t do that

Air travel is about to get more complicated. Here’s how United Airlines is making things easier

United’s new Travel-Ready Center lets you see you upload proof of vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test for approval before you head to the airport.

Air travel is about to get more complicated. Here’s how United Airlines is making things easier

Airline, hotel, and travel stocks poised for Monday rally on Pfizer vaccine news

Everything’s up in the air right now.

Airline, hotel, and travel stocks poised for Monday rally on Pfizer vaccine news

United Airlines knows you aren’t sure about flying yet, but searching flights just got easier

The U.S. carrier is launching a new “map search” feature aimed at noncommittal travelers who want to explore their options before buying a ticket.

United Airlines knows you aren’t sure about flying yet, but searching flights just got easier

The middle airplane seat, which everyone already hates, stokes even more fury in the COVID-19 era

Many airlines are pushing out updated health and safety policies for those who still can and want or need to travel. But will COVID-19 spell the end of the dreaded middle seat?

The middle airplane seat, which everyone already hates, stokes even more fury in the COVID-19 era

Here’s how much bailout money industries want to survive the coronavirus crisis

As revenue streams dry up and profits vanish, industries are throwing their Hail Marys and calling up the Fed.

Here’s how much bailout money industries want to survive the coronavirus crisis

The airlines want a coronavirus bailout. Should they get it?

They’ve been in a world of hurt since coronavirus hit, and they’re hoping taxpayers can help out.

The airlines want a coronavirus bailout. Should they get it?

COVID-19 chaos: Here’s how much United, Delta, and American Airlines are cutting back on service

As the coronavirus pandemic rages on and countries enter lockdown mode, businesses that exist to move people from place to place are suffering.

COVID-19 chaos: Here’s how much United, Delta, and American Airlines are cutting back on service

Trump’s COVID-19 travel ban: What to do if you booked a flight to Europe on Delta, AA, or United

Airlines are once again dealing with coronavirus chaos after new restrictions were placed on travel from Europe to the United States.

Trump’s COVID-19 travel ban: What to do if you booked a flight to Europe on Delta, AA, or United

Tech

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News

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Co.Design

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Why the audio engineer behind your favorite indie albums sticks to analog

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This former Nike designer is taking performance apparel to the next level

Work Life

How to make decision fatigue more bearable

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This activist is organizing disaster recovery workers into a powerful labor force

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Whistleblower protections are spreading across the country, sparked by Ifeoma Ozoma