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United Airlines De-boards Nigerian Passenger over Complaint of Poor Aircraft Facility

A Nigerian passenger, Taylor Alfred Oladotun was de-boarded from a flight operated by US mega carrier, United Airlines on Sunday because he complained about a non-functional lavatory in the aircraft. The pilot of the flight approved his de-boarding with a threat that he would never be allowed to travel with the airline in future, except if […]

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United Nigeria Airlines Secures AOC from NCAA

The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has issued the United Nigeria Airlines an Air Operators Certificate (AOC) with number UNA/AOC/01-21/961, after meeting the requirements as stated in the Nigerian Civil Aviation Regulations. The AOC would be valid till January 31, 2023, when it would be expected the airline would renew it. With this, the new […]

In this Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2019 file photo, United Airlines jets are seen as a plane approaches Newark Liberty International Airport, in Newark, N.J. United Airlines will woo high-fare passengers by retrofitting more than 100 planes to add more premium seats on key routes. United announced the moves Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2019. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez, File) Aviation

United Courts the Well-heeled with more Premium Seats

United, Delta and American Airlines are engaged in an airlines arms race to grab the most affluent customers. Now highly profitable after losing billions in the 2000s, they are plowing money into new planes, fancy seats with more legroom, airport lounges and other perks, many of which are aimed squarely at well-heeled travelers. United raised […]