According to data from the Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA), United Airlines currently employs around 17,800 pilots, making it the largest airline globally by pilot count.
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The U.S. has deployed the USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN-78) Carrier Strike Group to counter drug cartels near Venezuela, signaling a major escalation in regional military activity and fueling diplomatic tension across Latin America.
A Delta Air Lines (DL) passenger claims he was poisoned by a toxic plant while flying from Chicago O’Hare (ORD) to Seattle-Tacoma (SEA) on October 21.
A Delta Air Lines (DL) flight attendant accidentally deployed an emergency evacuation slide on an Airbus A220 at Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT), causing damage estimated at around $70,000 and delaying passengers on Saturday evening.
An American Airlines (AA) Airbus A321 experienced a left engine failure shortly after departure from Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport (DFW), prompting the crew to declare a MAYDAY and return to the airport.
Delta Air Lines (DL) has confirmed plans to launch nonstop flights between Atlanta (ATL) and Riyadh (RUH), marking its first direct connection to Saudi Arabia.
Unions representing American Airlines employees are criticizing management for poor leadership and weak financial results, arguing that the carrier’s “premium” rebranding has failed to deliver improved performance.
A Delta Air Lines (DL) Boeing 737-900 experienced an engine failure shortly after departing Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) on October 21, 2025.
Alaska Airlines (AS) is working to restore normal flight operations after an extensive IT outage disrupted hundreds of flights and stranded tens of thousands of passengers across the United States.
United Airlines (UA) is facing hotel rejections for its flight attendants during layovers, according to the Association of Flight Attendants (AFA-CWA).