I flew United after flying on 2 of the world's best airlines earlier this year and it made me realize how mediocre US carriers are comparatively

United Airlines fell short in terms of customer service, food, and cleanliness compared to 5-star carriers Singapore Airlines and ANA.

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9/5/2023

United Airlines says the outage that held up departing flights was not a cybersecurity issue

United Airlines experienced a nationwide halt in departures due to a software glitch caused by a software update, although the issue was resolved within an hour and only a small number of flights were canceled.

9/6/2023

Southwest, United, and Other Airline Stocks Fall. A New Fear Is Emerging.

Airline stocks, including Southwest and United, are falling due to concerns over higher fuel costs.