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News / Online
United announces sustainable flight fund
By Kathryn Walson | February 22, 2023
United and its inaugural partners – Air Canada, Boeing, GE Aerospace, JPMorgan Chase and Honeywell – provided the initial investment of more then $100 million. Read More
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News / Technology
United boss warns airlines have "outgrown their technology infrastructure"
By Linda Fox | January 19, 2023
United CEO Scott Kirby says pilot shortages and other staffing issues as well as the delay in aircraft delivery and parts are inhibiting the growth of carriers. Read More
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News / Distribution
Q&A: Travel Technology Association on DOT transparency proposals
By Robert Sik - Travel Weekly | October 12, 2022
Stewart Alvarez, president of the Travel Technology Association discusses how the DOT's proposal around disclosing ancillary fees might affect members. Read More
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United Airlines makes second eVTOL investment in less than a month
By Mitra Sorrells | September 8, 2022
United says it is the first major airline to publicly invest in two eVTOL companies. Read More
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News / Technology
MintAir partners with Jaunt for 100 eVTOL aircraft
By Linda Fox | September 2, 2022
MintAir plans to launch a passenger air taxi service in Korea via a partnership with Jaunt. Read More
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News / Online
United Airlines orders 100 electric air taxis from Archer
By Kathryn Walson | August 11, 2022
Archer CEO Adam Goldstein calls the payment a “milestone” in Archer’s partnership with United Airlines. Read More
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News / Technology
Travel fintech momentum builds as industry looks to boost revenue
By Linda Fox | May 17, 2022
Travel companies plan to equal or increase investment in fintech products and services this year. Read More
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Interview / Distribution
Sounding Off: The best strategy is ultimately what’s right for the consumer
By PhocusWire | February 4, 2022
The rhetoric around still wanting consumers to book direct is, some might argue, unhelpful to the evolution of the technology so far. Read More
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News / Technology
Customer-centricity, digitization are exec priorities
By Mitra Sorrells | February 3, 2022
The CEOs of United Airlines, British Airways and Hopper discuss the future of travel during an online panel hosted by CarTrawler. Read More
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Opinion / Technology
The next steps for travel are long and led by digital
By Koen Deryckere and Emily Weiss - Accenture | September 6, 2021
Why collaboration and investment in cloud and digital technology will make travel companies future-ready. Read More
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United reaches NDC deal with Amadeus
By Robert Silk - Travel Weekly | July 21, 2021
The airline will begin making NDC-enabled content available on the GDS later this year. Read More
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News / Startups
United unveils corporate venture fund for sustainable future investment
By Linda Fox | June 16, 2021
United recently announced a goal of net zero emissions by 2050 and the corporate venture fund will help it towards its target. Read More
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What is corporate travel's sequel post-pandemic?
By Linda Fox | June 7, 2021
As business travelers look to get back on the road, what will change for better or worse post-pandemic? Read More
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United Airlines upgrades health pass features of its app
By Robert Silk - Travel Weekly | April 23, 2021
United's platform now offers the ability to schedule tests and have results directly verified through its Travel-Ready Center on web and mobile. Read More
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IATA chief Willie Walsh says zero-risk approach from government is not possible
By Linda Fox | April 21, 2021
Governments need to look at the current procedures for travel post pandemic and create a more seamless experience. Read More