ICAO: A7A08A
Flt: UAL962 #UNITEDAIRLINES #EWR - #BER
First seen: 2025-10-18 06:32:35 CEST
Min Alt: 11264 m AGL
Min Dist: 10.47 km
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Ranking United’s mid-continent hub airports for connections
Having a major United Airlines hub be a one-seat Metro ride from my home does not ensure that I get a nonstop flight as often as I might like. The obvious reason is that flights to smaller cities usually require connecting somewhere; the non-obvious reason is that United will often price a connecting flight for significantly less than a direct one.
Whatever the cause, the outcome leaves me as a traveler with a choice: At which United hub should I plan to change planes after flying out of Dulles? Or National?
This week’s travel treated me to more time at Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport than I had planned on, which got me thinking about how I would rank ORD and UA’s other two options for connecting somewhere in the middle third of the U.S., Denver International Airport and Houston’s George Bush Intercontinental Airport
ORD: The worst part of O’Hare is the inexplicably long taxi every flight seems to take between runway and gate or vice versa–even though this airport’s taxi times are bad but not the worst, my flights never seem to take anything close to a direct path. But once I finally reach ORD, hopefully after postcard views of the Loop’s skyscrapers on the way in, seeing Helmut Jahn’s glass-and-steel architecture in Terminal 1 puts a smile on my face. And Michael Hayden’s “Sky’s the Limit” animated sculpture in the tunnel connecting T1’s B and C concourses brightens any travel day a little more. T2’s dreary F concourse, however, adds no glee to my travel experience and can be a long walk away from B or C.
Most of the United Club lounges are good, while the larger, newer one by gate C11 is outright great. ORD is devoid of credit-card lounges in United’s terminal spaces, but it offsets that shortfall by having the best airport restaurant in the U.S., Tortas Frontera.
O’Hare offers one other advantage: an easy, cheap transit ride to downtown that should vastly open up housing possibilities if I get stuck overnight–which somehow hasn’t happened to me since 2009.
DEN: America’s largest airport has been strikingly efficient in my experience despite its vast size–by which I mean, taxi paths don’t make me think of Chicago. Moving walkways speed getting from one end of each terminal to another, and the underground train system does the same for transfers between terminals… except when it breaks down, which has been happening an alarming amount of time lately.
That possibility makes me nervous, as does the potential of having to relive some bad security-line experiences here.
To DEN’s credit, United has immensely improved its selection of lounges at Denver International Airport after years of neglect. And Capital One’s upscale lounge in the A terminal constitutes a good reason to keep that travel-rewards credit card.
DEN’s train to downtown isn’t as cheap as ORD’s, but I do appreciate having that option in addition to all the hotels dotted along Peña Boulevard as that highway makes its lengthy way to Denver.
IAH: The worst part of the airport named after the 41st president (as in, not his far less successful son) isn’t specific to the airport or even Houston in general–it’s the weather. The lines of thunderstorms that regularly roll across Texas frequently hold up my flights to or from here and have twice left me stuck overnight. Bad weather can be a risk anywhere, but it seems to put the biggest dent into my travel hopes here.
IAH’s sprawling layout also routinely leaves me walking longer than at any other United hub, and its taxi times seem second only to ORD’s in my experience. And while United has renovated some of its lounges at Houston, none of them stand out–and the one by gate E11 now qualifies as borderline crummy. The two Priority Pass-accessible lounges from Air France and KLM at the farthest corner of the D concourse don’t add much value in practice.
IAH abounds with nearby hotels, but its inadequate public transportation options generally mean that an unplanned overnight stay either requires an Uber/Lyft/taxi or a wait for a hotel’s shuttle van.
(What about United’s other hubs outside of D.C.? I have to exclude EWR until Newark Airport wraps up the reconstruction of one of its two main runways that has made connecting through there so dicey this year. I think SFO is a great airport overall, but its vulnerability to weather delays and the reconstruction of much of Terminal 3 undercuts its appeal as a connecting airport. LAX does offer the superlative Star Alliance Lounge, but that’s a long walk from United’s gates at T7 and T8–and this airport is not great for short taxi times either.)
Looking at everything I just wrote, I realize that I’d look forward to returning to O’Hare more than I would Denver or Houston. Even though I spent more than three hours at ORD between Tuesday and Wednesday… or maybe because I did.
#airportLounge #Chicago #connectingFlights #DEN #Denver #DIA #EWR #flightDelays #Houston #IAH #LAX #loungeAccess #ORD #SFO #TortasFrontera #UA #United #UnitedAirlines #UnitedAirlinesHubs #UnitedHubs #UnitedLounges
United trims management as AI automates corporate functions; 4% cut now, CFO says up to 8% of non‑union roles impacted
- By Meghna Maharishi
https://skift.com/2025/10/17/united-airlines-says-it-eliminated-4-percent-of-management-jobs-due-to-ai/
More: https://hype.aero/coverage/artificial-intelligence/?story=8d2228e0-60ba-44af-825d-8e18c44a9a2a
#united #unitedairlines #aviation
ICAO: AA44AD
Flt: UAL962 #UNITEDAIRLINES #EWR - #BER
First seen: 2025-10-17 06:17:14 CEST
Min Alt: 11264 m AGL
Min Dist: 16.94 km
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United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby warned that a prolonged U.S. government shutdown could dampen ticket bookings, echoing industry concerns as the FAA faces staffing shortages and flight disruptions mount.
#YonhapInfomax #UnitedAirlines #GovernmentShutdown #TicketBookings #FAA #FlightDisruptions #Economics #FinancialMarkets #Banking #Securities #Bonds #StockMarket
https://en.infomaxai.com/news/articleView.html?idxno=86014
@tonyarnold @sanguish
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the reason
Maybe slightly connected to the (slow) move to #AIhiring ?
"#UnitedAirlines 4% reduction in management headcount may seem modest, but it signals a structural shift toward automation that could redefine airline operations over the next decade.
Industry analysts predict that 30–50% of customer interactions and 20–40% of back-office functions could eventually be handled by AI"
https://aviationa2z.com/index.php/2025/10/17/united-airlines-cfo-says-ai-is-taking-over-jobs/
https://www.alojapan.com/1393707/united-sees-resilient-demand-as-premium-travel-drives-profit/ United sees resilient demand as premium travel drives profit #airlines #DeltaAirLines #FinancialResults #JapanTravel #travel #UnitedAirlines United Airlines Holdings expects brand-loyal flyers and demand for its premium seats to drive profit through the end of the year, maintaining momentum after reporting better-than-expected earnings for the third quarter. The Chicago-based airline on Wednesday released a forecast for adjusted earnings per
Delta and United Capture Most Industry Profits Since 2022 — Premium Focus Heightens Downturn Risk
- By Niraj Chokshi
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/10/16/business/delta-united-airlines-profits.html
More: https://hype.aero/coverage/airline-industry-market-trends/?story=bb2e2088-b0f9-421b-ae12-650fd6f36f34
#delta #deltaairlines #united #unitedairlines #aviation
United Airlines Holdings is betting on brand-loyal flyers and demand for its premium seats to drive profit through the end of 2025. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2025/10/16/companies/united-demand-premium-travel/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #business #companies #unitedairlines #deltaairlines #airlines #travel
United Airlines posted stronger-than-expected Q3 net profit but missed revenue forecasts, sending shares down nearly 2% in after-hours trading.
#YonhapInfomax #UnitedAirlines #NetProfit #Q3Earnings #RevenueMiss #AfterHoursTrading #Economics #FinancialMarkets #Banking #Securities #Bonds #StockMarket
https://en.infomaxai.com/news/articleView.html?idxno=85735
United lifts Q4 profit outlook as premium demand boosts results; Q3 EPS tops estimates
https://www.reuters.com/business/united-airlines-predicts-strong-q4-profit-driven-by-premium-travel-demand-2025-10-15/
More: https://hype.aero/coverage/airline-industry-market-trends/?story=0dfcb52d-3f15-4835-9cc4-e1a6498271c1
#united #unitedairlines #aviation
ICAO: A31A57
Flt: UAL761 #UNITEDAIRLINES #MUC - #DEN
First seen: 2025-10-15 17:26:40 CEST
Min Alt: 9734 m AGL
Min Dist: 1.68 km
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ICAO: A8C88F
Flt: UAL962 #UNITEDAIRLINES #EWR - #BER
First seen: 2025-10-15 06:53:13 CEST
Min Alt: 11264 m AGL
Min Dist: 15.58 km
https://globe.adsbexchange.com/?icao=a8c88f&lat=53.344116&lon=5.595258&zoom=12&showTrace=2025-10-15
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A Houston ISD parent and former United Airlines flight attendant is trying to get her job back after saying she was fired for confronting and criticizing state-appointed Superintendent Mike Miles while off duty at a Houston airport.
#Business #Education #EducationNews #HISD #Houston #Local #News #BushIntercontinentalAirport #GinnyMcDavid #HISDSuperintendentMikeMiles #HoustonISD #UnitedAirlines
United Airlines website is a fetid shit-scape. It does not fill me with confidence they can keep their planes in the air. The ratio of asking to sign up to their marketing agenda dwarfs my ability to actually get done the things I need to get done. #fetidshiscape #unitedairlines
United schedules first Starlink‑equipped mainline 737‑800 for Newark–Houston flight as installs exceed 50%
- By Jeff Peet
https://ala.aero/2025/10/united-schedules-first-starlink-equipped-mainline-flight-for-take-off/
More: https://hype.aero/coverage/satellite-news/?story=19646dfa-6c07-45fb-aabd-50d2495c41fb
#b737 #boeing #united #unitedairlines #starlink #aviation
ICAO: A2551D
Flt: UAL182 #UNITEDAIRLINES #DEN - #FRA
First seen: 2025-10-14 08:07:35 CEST
Min Alt: 11866 m AGL
Min Dist: 6.53 km
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Profeco calibra básculas de aerolíneas en Cdmx
La Profeco verificó 190 básculas en el Aeropuerto Internacional de la Cdmx para garantizar mediciones justas.
Por Gabriela Díaz | Reportera
La Procuraduría Federal del Consumidor (Profeco) calibró 190 básculas utilizadas por diversas aerolíneas en el Aeropuerto Internacional Benito Juárez de la Ciudad de México. La acción formó parte del programa de verificación que busca asegurar la precisión en el pesaje de equipaje y paquetería. Las verificaciones respondieron a nueve solicitudes realizadas por las propias compañías aéreas.
El objetivo del operativo consistió en ajustar los instrumentos de medición empleados en mostradores y zonas de carga. Con esta medida, la Profeco garantizó que los equipos cumplieran con las normas de exactitud requeridas por la ley. La dependencia explicó que las básculas calibradas ahora cuentan con los hologramas oficiales que avalan su correcta operación.
https://twitter.com/SociedadN_/status/1977391182683550088
Entre las aerolíneas verificadas se incluyeron Aeroméxico, Delta Airlines, Compañía Panameña de Aviación, United Airlines, British Airways, American Airlines e Iberia. Todas las empresas solicitaron la intervención del organismo para cumplir con la obligación de verificación de sus equipos de pesaje.
Aerolíneas verificadas en la capital
La revisión más amplia correspondió a Aeroméxico, donde se colocaron 42 hologramas en la zona de Hangares Paquetería y 109 en la Terminal 2. Delta Airlines recibió siete hologramas, mientras que Copa Airlines obtuvo cinco. En el caso de United Airlines, la Profeco registró once instrumentos verificados y certificados.
Asimismo, se aplicaron cuatro hologramas a British Airways, ocho a American Airlines y cuatro más a Iberia. En total, las 190 básculas quedaron acreditadas conforme a la norma oficial mexicana que regula los instrumentos de medición. La autoridad precisó que cada calibración garantiza la transparencia en el cobro del peso de equipaje.
Con esta acción, los proveedores ofrecieron certeza a los viajeros respecto al correcto registro del peso de sus pertenencias. A su vez, la Profeco ratificó su compromiso de proteger los derechos de los consumidores que utilizan servicios aeroportuarios.
Supervisión y vigilancia constante
La institución recordó que las verificaciones son obligatorias y periódicas, especialmente en terminales aéreas con alto flujo de pasajeros. Estas operaciones permiten evitar abusos y asegurar que los cobros correspondan al peso real del equipaje. Cada báscula calibrada porta un holograma visible que certifica su validez ante las autoridades.
La Profeco informó que sus verificadores están debidamente identificados con gafete oficial y documentos que autorizan la inspección. Recomendó a los proveedores y usuarios corroborar siempre la autenticidad de dichos elementos antes de permitir el acceso o realizar transacciones. El organismo reiteró que estas medidas son parte de su política permanente de vigilancia comercial.
El operativo formó parte del plan nacional de supervisión de instrumentos de medición, que abarca gasolineras, tiendas, supermercados y aerolíneas. Este programa busca fortalecer la confianza del consumidor mediante prácticas comerciales justas y verificables. –sn–
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ICAO: AA44D0
Flt: UAL962 #UNITEDAIRLINES #EWR - #BER
First seen: 2025-10-13 06:46:09 CEST
Min Alt: 10655 m AGL
Min Dist: 1.14 km
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