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United Airlines has banned third-party AI assistants from purchasing or modifying tickets through its booking system. The policy sets United apart from rivals Delta and American Airlines, which are reportedly still evaluating how to handle AI agents making airline bookings on behalf of travelers.
American Airlines has expanded its SpaceX Starlink Wi-Fi deal from 500 aircraft to its full mainline fleet of over 1,030 planes, with installation beginning next year. The service uses Starlink's Performance Aero Terminal, offering speeds up to 1Gbps for American's more than 165 million annual passengers.
United Airlines is running a campaign that grants Delta and American elite frequent flyers matching United status for 90 days. To retain that status through Jan. 31, 2028, travelers must fly United and meet spending thresholds ranging from $1,500 for entry-level tiers to $7,000 for United's top 1K tier.
American Airlines, JetBlue, and United have issued travel waivers ahead of a strengthening nor'easter expected to hit the northeastern U.S. coast this weekend. Meteorologists forecast coastal flooding, up to 8 inches of rain, and wind gusts as high as 50 mph in parts of the region between Washington and Boston.
American Airlines is refreshing its main cabin snack offerings, introducing items like Goldfish crackers and Tate's Bake Shop cookies alongside its existing selection. The airline frames the change as an 'elevation' of its inflight menu and is soliciting passenger feedback on the new choices.