All articles tagged with #united airlines
Originally Published 21 days ago — by NBC 5 Chicago
United Airlines Flight 1304 from Chicago to Santa Ana was diverted to Rockford due to a mechanical problem, but all passengers are safe and another flight is scheduled to continue their journey.
Originally Published 21 days ago — by CBS News
A United Airlines flight from Chicago O'Hare to Orange County was diverted to Rockford due to a mechanical issue but eventually continued to its destination with all passengers safe.
Originally Published 28 days ago — by ABC7 Los Angeles
A United Airlines Boeing 777-200 experienced an engine failure during takeoff from Dulles Airport while en route to Tokyo, but safely returned to the airport with no injuries; a fire caused by brush ignited during departure was extinguished, and the FAA is investigating.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by Fox Business
A United Airlines flight clipped another United plane while taxiing at LaGuardia Airport, causing minor damage but no injuries, amid broader air traffic disruptions due to staffing shortages and government shutdowns. The FAA will investigate the incident.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by Gothamist
Two United Airlines planes grazed each other on the ground at LaGuardia Airport, worsening delays amid staffing shortages and FAA staffing issues, with no injuries reported.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by TooFab
Model and activist Tess Holliday accused a United Airlines flight attendant of fat-shaming her during a flight, where the attendant made unsolicited comments about her weight and her family, leading to a 10-minute ordeal. Holliday, who was traveling with her son, chose not to escalate the situation but called for sensitivity training instead of disciplinary action, emphasizing the need for education and awareness to combat fat-shaming.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by AP News
A United Airlines Boeing 737 Max was likely struck by a weather balloon from Windborne Systems at 36,000 feet over Utah, causing windshield damage and an emergency landing in Salt Lake City. The incident is under investigation by the NTSB, with Windborne reviewing its balloon safety protocols.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by The New York Times
A United Airlines flight was diverted after its windshield was cracked, and a weather balloon company, WindBorne Systems, suggests their balloon may have caused the damage, prompting an investigation by transportation officials.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by AeroTime
WindBorne Systems suggests that a high-altitude weather balloon from their network likely caused damage to a United Airlines Boeing 737 MAX 8, prompting investigations by authorities. The incident resulted in minor injuries and a safe diversion, with WindBorne implementing operational and hardware changes to prevent future occurrences.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos
A United Airlines flight was forced to make an emergency landing in Salt Lake City after an unidentified object struck its windshield at 36,000 feet, causing it to crack and injuring the pilot. The incident, which is under investigation, is highly unusual due to the rarity of such objects hitting aircraft at high altitude, and the windshield is being examined by authorities.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by The Economic Times
A United Airlines Boeing 737 MAX 8 flying from Denver to Los Angeles diverted to Salt Lake City after a windshield cracked mid-flight, possibly due to hail or space debris, causing a six-hour delay for passengers. The incident is under investigation, with theories including space debris and hail damage.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by Aviation A2Z
A United Airlines Boeing 737 MAX 8 was diverted to Salt Lake City after a windshield cracked midair, showing scorch marks and bruising suggesting a high-energy impact, possibly from space debris or a meteorite, though the cause remains under investigation. The pilot was slightly injured, but all passengers were safely rebooked, highlighting a rare and mysterious incident in commercial aviation.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by The Guardian
A United Airlines plane at Chicago's O'Hare airport clipped the tail of another United aircraft, causing no injuries but highlighting ongoing concerns about aviation safety amid recent crashes and near misses. The incident involved a stationary aircraft and resulted in a delay, with passengers unaware of the collision until informed by the pilot.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by AP News
A United Airlines flight at Chicago's O'Hare Airport clipped the tail of another United aircraft, causing no injuries and a delay, highlighting ongoing concerns about aviation safety following recent incidents.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by CBS News
Two United Airlines planes clipped wings while taxiing at O'Hare International Airport, causing a delay but no injuries; the cause of the collision is unclear and under investigation.