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Grand Canyon National Park to Commemorate Designation of New National Historic Landmark 1956 Grand Canyon TWA-United Airlines Aviation Accident Site

The National Park Service (NPS) today announced plans to dedicate one of the nation’s newest National Historic Landmarks, the 1956 Grand Canyon TWA-United Airlines Aviation Accident Site in Grand Canyon National Park. This site commemorates a horrific airline collision over the Grand Canyon in 1956. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/1956-nhl-designation.htm




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United Airlines wants to resume China flights

Flights to three China cities could begin next month




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Big job cuts looming at United Airlines

Airline wants workers to take 20 days' unpaid leave





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United Airlines and Continental Airlines Transfer Assets to Southwest Airlines in Response to Department of Justice’s Antitrust Concerns

The Department of Justice announced today that in light of the agreement by United Airlines Inc. and Continental Airlines Inc. to transfer takeoff and landing rights (slots) and other assets at Newark Liberty Airport to Southwest Airlines Co., the department has closed its investigation into the proposed merger of UAL Corporation, the parent of United, and Continental.



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Justice Department Files Lawsuit Against United Airlines for USERRA Violation

The Justice Department filed a lawsuit against United Airlines Inc., alleging violations of the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act of 1994 (USERRA).



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Justice Department Settles Lawsuit with United Airlines to Enforce Employment Rights of Air National Guardsman

The Justice Department announced today that it has reached a settlement with United Airlines Inc., resolving Ten Eyck LaTourrette’s allegation that the airline violated the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA) by under compensating his retirement plan during his military service. LaTourrette is currently a major serving in the Colorado Air National Guard and a first officer for United Airlines.



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If cows could fly: What's in United Airlines' biofuel?

It turns out that it's probably beef fat.




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United Airlines service workers' union sues over schedule cuts after carrier got federal aid

United fleet and passenger service workers are suing the airline over a planned cut to their hours, saying it violates their contract and the law providing billions in coronavirus aid from the government.




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United Airlines makes some worker schedule cuts voluntary after outcry, lawsuit from union

United is walking back some worker schedule cuts, making them voluntary, after a lawsuit from the employees' union




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Republicans stall on next coronavirus relief bill, United Airlines halts $2.25 billion bond offering

Covid-19 has infected more than 3.8 million people around the world as of Friday, killing at least 269,881 people.




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United Airlines not proceeding with $2.25B bond offering

CNBC's Phil LeBeau reports on United Airlines bond offering. With CNBC's Melissa Lee and the Options Action traders, Carter Worth, Mike Khouw and Tony Zhang.




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United Airlines swings to $1.7 billion loss in first quarter as bookings disappeared in coronavirus pandemic

United Airlines had reported a first-quarter pretax loss earlier this month.




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United Airlines abandons $2.25bn bond offering

Investors demanded too high a price to lend to US carrier reeling from coronavirus shutdown




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United Airlines prepares to cut workforce to reduce cash burn

Incoming CEO tells investors and carrier’s 96,000 staff that he will not duck hard decisions




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United Airlines requires all cabin crew to wear face masks as a result of the coronavirus crisis

The Chicago-based carrier said that the 'proactive and aggressive' measure is to keep all staff and customers safe during the coronavirus crisis and follows the latest advice from the CDC.