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United unveils corporate venture fund for sustainable future investment

By Linda Fox | June 16, 2021

United recently announced a goal of net zero emissions by 2050 and the corporate venture fund will help it towards its target. Read More

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What is corporate travel's sequel post-pandemic?

By Linda Fox | June 7, 2021

As business travelers look to get back on the road, what will change for better or worse post-pandemic? Read More

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United Airlines upgrades health pass features of its app

By Robert Silk - Travel Weekly | April 23, 2021

United's platform now offers the ability to schedule tests and have results directly verified through its Travel-Ready Center on web and mobile. Read More

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IATA chief Willie Walsh says zero-risk approach from government is not possible

By Linda Fox | April 21, 2021

Governments need to look at the current procedures for travel post pandemic and create a more seamless experience. Read More

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United Airlines on the environment and being recovery ready

By Linda Fox | March 11, 2021

CEO Scott Kirby claims the airline managed to get ahead of most airlines when the COVID-19 crisis hit and that its measures will stand it in good stead coming out the other side. Read More

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United app now accepts flyers' COVID test, vaccine info

By Robert Silk - Travel Weekly | January 27, 2021

The rollout of the feature coincides with CDC mandates for U.S. arrivals that go into effect this week. Read More

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VIDEO: How the pandemic might impact travel loyalty programs

By Linda Fox | January 5, 2021

Travel loyalty programs will have to add flexible elements to their schemes to keep members with them. Read More

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United launches on-demand customer service at airports

By Mitra Sorrells | December 10, 2020

The service is expected to be available at all United hubs by the end of the month. Read More

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Airlines begin trialing “CommonPass” digital health passport

By Mitra Sorrells | October 9, 2020

United Airlines and Cathay Pacific Airlines are testing a new app that stores and verifies a traveler’s COVID-19 test status. Read More

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How airlines are scrambling to provide passengers with touchless technology

By Linda Fox | October 7, 2020

Minimum viable product has taken on a new meaning for airlines as they rush to meet the need for contactless solutions. But how do carriers work out what to prioritize? Read More

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Airline ancillary revenue projections slashed by half for 2020

By Linda Fox | October 1, 2020

Airlines are expected to report ancillary revenue declines of at least 40% for 2020 - but revenue rates are holding during this pandemic-hit year. Read More

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Aviation body says coronavirus could bankrupt most airlines in three months

By Linda Fox | March 16, 2020

The membership organization is calling for urgent “coordinated” government and industry action in light of the impact of coronavirus on the travel industry. Read More

Interview / Technology

The Future Of Travel Experience: The "space between" for digital-led airlines

By Jeff Katz - Journera | December 13, 2019

In this installment, Katz interviews two of the biggest forces behind United's customer experience strategy: Luc Bondar, VP for loyalty, and Praveen Sharma, VP for digital products and enterprise... Read More

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Business travel, part 4: How data management can minimize trip "leakage"

By Mitra Sorrells | August 26, 2019

Data management tools are enabling corporate travel managers to capture and analyze data from off-channel bookings to minimize leakage. Read More

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TripActions launches NDC platform in partnership with United Airlines

By Mitra Sorrells | June 11, 2019

The business travel platform is launching an end-to-end flight shopping and booking experience integrated with IATA’s NDC industry standard. Read More

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