Operational Information (UAL)
DEC 30 - Irregular operations and bad weather can negatively impact our IDs while at work. It’s important that you know what our contractual legalities are when confronted with a drafting scenario. Sections 2, 9 and 12 of our Contract deal with drafting.
AUG 23 - An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 5.9 struck this afternoon in northern Virginia at approximately 1:50pm EST.
Jun 20 - Thousands of passengers stalled at United Airlines terminals across the country over Father's Day weekend are the latest to have flights disrupted by computer glitches in the past year.
May 24 - Airlines clashed with regulators and pilots Tuesday as passengers braced themselves for days of uncertainty and chaos caused by a volcanic ash cloud being blown across the British Isles.
May 20 - While schedule and aircraft changes are a normal part of the airline business, it often takes time to obtain a full understanding of the changes that are being made. Until a single Contract is in place, Continental Flight Attendants will fly only on Continental Aircraft and United Flight Attendants will fly only on United Aircraft.
Mar 22 - The company that runs United and Continental airlines says it will shift more flying to international routes this year.
MAR 16 - Today the FAA responded to our concerns regarding operations into Narita.
Mar 15 - The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration on Tuesday said it was prepared to take action including the rerouting of Japan-bound flights if the nuclear crisis there worsened.
Mar 12 - An 8.9 magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Japan Friday, accompanied by Tsunami warnings for Hawaii and U.S. West coast.
Feb 15 - Late today we learned that the FAA has ordered United to comply with an air worthiness directive affecting its entire 757 fleet of aircraft.
Feb 4 - Our Contract provides for Guarantee when your flight fails to operate as scheduled or is cancelled.
Feb 2 - United has confirmed plans to restart the operation after the blizzard that has paralyzed much of the nation’s air travel has begun to subside.
Dec 21 - The European Commission on Tuesday criticized airport operators in Western Europe for being ill-prepared to cope with bad weather as snow, ice and freezing temperatures continued to hamper road, rail and air networks for a fourth day, threatening Christmas plans for millions of travelers.
Dec 21 - As the Midwest yesterday was impacted by the latest round of snow and ice storms, creating delays and cancellations, London’s Heathrow Airport and much of Western Europe continue to experience heavy snowstorms and similar weather related problems.
Dec 20 - Continental Airlines and Spanair, both members of Star Alliance, today announced they will begin codesharing on flights across the Atlantic and to destinations in Spain and Africa.
Dec 2 - United has announced a system-wide bid for Special Leaves of Absence for the three-month period of January/February/March 2011.
Nov 15 - United, which leads U.S. airlines in traffic to and from China, plans to start Los Angeles-Shanghai flights in May. American Airlines plans to add service on the same route and may fly to Hong Kong and Guangzhou as well.
Oct 25 - A combination of strong thunderstorms, followed by violent and destructive winds, will make for one of the most dangerous storms in 70 years.
Sept 2 - As part of the merger process, United must seek regulatory approval for a Single Operating Certificate from the Federal Aviation Administration.
Sept 2 - This week Jeff Smisek this week announced the Senior Leadership appointments for the New United.
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