Federal investigators said a United Boeing 767 was too slow and low before it struck a light pole near Newark Liberty International Airport. The plane landed safely, but debris damaged a tractor-trailer and the aircraft sustained substantial damage.
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A United Airlines flight from Newark to Spain returned mid-flight after a Bluetooth device named "BOMB" triggered a security alert. Passengers were evacuated and re-screened before continuing the journey hours later.
A United Airlines Boeing 767 struck a light pole and a tractor-trailer on the New Jersey Turnpike during its approach to Newark Airport, injuring a truck driver and causing minor damage to the aircraft. Investigations by the FAA and NTSB are underway.
United Airlines announced on Monday that it will be introducing a new seat map feature to help families with children under 12 find seats together free of charge. The feature will dynamically find available adjacent Economy seats at the time of booking and open up complimentary upgrades to other available seats as needed. The change applies to travelers with standard and basic economy tickets and will be fully in effect next month. United hopes the new feature will make it easier for families to travel together and ensure that children are seated with an adult in their party.
The FAA has issued a "safety call to action" and formed a safety review team in response to a string of concerning airline incidents, including a close-call at the Daniel K. Inouye International Airport in Honolulu, Hawaii and another at John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York. The NTSB is investigating the Honolulu incident and the FAA is working to ensure the safety of passengers and crew.
On December 18th, United Airlines Flight UA 1722 experienced a terrifying incident shortly after taking off from Kahului Airport in Maui, Hawaii. The plane dropped 1,425 feet from 2,200 feet before regaining its climb out of Kahului, and United Airlines conducted an investigation with the Federal Aviation Administration and the pilots union to determine the cause. As a result, the pilots received additional training to ensure the safety of passengers in the future. United Airlines is committed to ensuring the safety of its passengers and crew.
This article discusses a fire that broke out on a United Airlines flight from San Diego to Newark on Tuesday morning. The fire was caused by a lithium-ion battery in an electrical device on board the plane and four people were hospitalized as a result. Emergency personnel responded and treated the remaining passengers at the airport, and the cause of the fire is still under investigation.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has ordered all domestic flight departures across the United States to be paused until at least 9:30 a.m. EST on…