United Airlines flight UA1157 encountered severe turbulence during its descent from Honolulu to Los Angeles on October 21, 2026, injuring four flight attendants. One crew member was hospitalized, while none of the 190 passengers were reported injured. The FAA is investigating as the incident renews attention on turbulence-related cabin injuries, changing atmospheric conditions and the safety measures available to airlines and passengers.
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United Airlines warns crew with dual nationality from 29 countries they may be barred from Tel Aviv flights under Israeli rules.
A United Airlines (UA) flight attendant allegedly accused a 70-year-old passenger of s*xual assault during a long-haul flight to South Korea, following an alleged misunderstanding over disposing of rubbish in the cabin.
United Airlines (UA) has reminded its nearly 30,000 flight attendants that employees who are too sick to work should not use their non-revenue travel benefits for leisure trips while on sick leave.
United Flight UA884 from Washington Dulles to Rome was canceled around 4:00 AM after nearly 12 hours of delays involving a cockpit fault, thunderstorms, crew duty limits, a door-seal problem, and a pushback tug incident. Passengers were rebooked on UA3028, which departed 6:55 PM Saturday, more than 25 hours after the original scheduled departure. One passenger reported receiving a $175 voucher.
A United Airlines Boeing 777 flying from Milan to Newark diverted to Bangor after an intoxicated passenger allegedly refused crew instructions, demanded more alcohol, assaulted a flight attendant, and resisted restraint.
United Airlines is preparing to open two new flight attendant bases, expanding its domestic crew-base network to 10 locations.
United Airlines (UA) is warning flight attendants that they could face termination for manipulating the carrier’s trip-trading system to secure pay protection while avoiding work.
United Airlines flight UA119 from Edinburgh to Chicago diverted to Green Bay after severe storms, where passengers faced hours of delays after the crew reached its duty limit and international processing became unavailable.
United Airlines (UA) is facing a lawsuit from flight attendant Lisa Denson, who alleges that former United first officer Andrew Hill secretly recorded her, posted intimate images online, impersonated her, and stalked her after their relationship ended.