It's National Plan for Vacation Day, which coincides with some of the darkest, coldest days of winter. To help travelers observe – and possibly boost their moods – United Airlines is running a promotion that offers bonus frequent flyer miles to travelers who book flights to select international destinations.

Nearly 40 people were injured, with six seriously injured, when a Boeing aircraft operated by United Airlines suddenly plunged in mid-air, forcing the fight to make an emergency landing.

For most of the past decade, Delta Air Lines has been the unquestioned leader in the commercial aviation industry. The carrier has been the first to innovate in key areas, has drastically reshaped the definition of a successful airline loyalty program through its valuable partnership with American Express,

Six people were taken to hospital with injuries but have been discharged, United Airlines said.

A United Airlines flight bound for Puerto Rico made an emergency landing at Newark Liberty International Airport on Saturday morning, according to the FAA. The flight returned to Newark around 10 a.m.

Nearly 40 people have been injured and six hospitalised after a United Airlines Boeing plane suddenly plunged mid-flight, throwing passengers into the walls and ceiling and sending food and drink flying all through the cabin.

The plane headed back to Nigeria after experiencing "unexpected movement" mid-flight on Friday, Jan. 24, according to multiple reports

United Airlines posted better-than-estimated fourth-quarter results and gave a bullish current-quarter outlook on the back of increased consumer demand for premium travel.

By selling points or air miles to third parties, such as banks or credit card companies, airlines forged a hugely valuable source of revenue. The loyalty programmes of the big three US airlines alone were worth $73.8bn in 2023, according to calculations from On Point Loyalty, a consultancy.

By David Shepardson WASHINGTON (Reuters) -A U.S. appeals court on Tuesday blocked the Biden administration's 2024 rule requiring upfront disclosure of airline service fees, saying the Transportation Department had not complied with procedural rules.

Boom, the American company building what promises to be the world's fastest airliner, broke the sound barrier for its first time with a test flight in Mojave, California.