United Airlines news and trends

United Airlines’ New Card Capitalizes on Debit Rewards Trend
Loyalty & Rewards // November 04, 2025

The battle for travel loyalty is has already made a sizeable and comfortable home in customers’ wallets. From co-branded luxury credit cards with annual fees that boast a comma, to entry-level flexible offerings, there’s something for everyone when it comes to earning airline points while...

JetBlue and United Link Loyalty Programs Under ‘Blue Sky’ Banner
Partnerships // May 29, 2025

Airlines JetBlue and United have teamed to merge aspects of each other’s loyalty programs. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS...

United Airlines Taps Tech Investments, Strategic Capacity Cuts to Weather Expected Travel Turbulence
Transportation // April 16, 2025

Sometimes good things can come at surprising times. That was the case for United Airlines, which on Wednesday’s (April 16) first quarter 2025 earnings call posted its best first-quarter results in five years. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

United Airlines Reduces Domestic Capacity, Citing ‘Current Demand Environment’
Transportation // April 15, 2025

United Airlines said Tuesday (April 15) that it will remove 4 percentage points of its scheduled domestic capacity, starting in the third quarter, in response to the “current demand environment.” Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

Interviews & Exclusives
United Airlines Taps Tech Investments, Strategic Capacity Cuts to Weather Expected Travel Turbulence

April 16, 2025
Sometimes good things can come at surprising times. That was the case for United Airlines, which on Wednesday’s (April 16) first quarter 2025 earnings call posted its best first-quarter results in five years. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no […]

How Fortune 100 Companies Are Already Using GenAI to Reshape the Business

March 13, 2025
C-suite leaders from three of the nation’s largest companies — United Airlines, Target and AT&T — said they are actively deploying generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) even with its imperfections because they...

Travelers Increasingly Trust Their Travel to AI Assistants

January 07, 2025
Generative AI is making its mark in various industries, particularly in the travel and hospitality sectors, where it is increasing customer engagement, improving operational efficiencies and providing personalized experiences. Get...

Flying The Prepaid Skies

May 26, 2017
Not everyone wants to use credit cards to grab miles in the sky while debt accrues on the ground. Netspend and United Airlines are linking to offer a prepaid card,...

Quick Reads
United Airlines Integrates Lyft Into Loyalty Program

November 05, 2025
United Airlines has integrated Lyft into its loyalty program, and the companies have begun rolling out new ways for travelers to earn and use their rewards. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily […]

JetBlue and United Link Loyalty Programs Under ‘Blue Sky’ Banner

May 29, 2025
Airlines JetBlue and United have teamed to merge aspects of each other’s loyalty programs. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

United Airlines Reduces Domestic Capacity, Citing ‘Current Demand Environment’

April 15, 2025
United Airlines said Tuesday (April 15) that it will remove 4 percentage points of its scheduled domestic capacity, starting in the third quarter, in response to the “current demand environment.”...

Airlines Boost Premium Offerings as Demand for Main Cabin Seats Slows

April 14, 2025
Airlines are reportedly focusing on roomier seats and other perks for wealthier leisure travelers as other customer segments cut back on their spending. Get the Full Story Complete the form...