United teases big MileagePlus loyalty announcement

United Airlines has something up its sleeve when it comes to the future of United MileagePlus. For months, the airline has been leaving cryptic hints about “really big ideas” it has for the future of its loyalty program. And the breadcrumbs kept dropping this week. During the company’s Wednesday earnings call, United chief commercial officer…

American adds 5 new routes as turf war with United expands

The gloves are off. American Airlines unveiled five new nonstop routes on Thursday that appeared to further escalate an ongoing turf war with rival United Airlines. American’s new service includes three routes from Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport (ORD), which has emerged as a competitive flashpoint between the Fort Worth-based carrier and United during the past…

United to block American from adding gates at Chicago O’Hare

United Airlines is not backing down in its battle with American Airlines over dominance at Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD). Scott Kirby, the CEO of United, told investors on Wednesday that his airline has drawn a “line in the sand” over further expansion by American at the airport. “We’re not going to allow them to…