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United to Charge $15 for FIRST Checked Bag

United's Ted to fly no more

Reuters reports that United Airlines offers "early out deal" to some flight attendants.

United to ground 737s, 747s to save fuel

Continental won't merge - what is United to do? Find out at The Flying Critic.

Great news for United flyers - Continental's board decided today to pull out of merger talks and has issued a long statement explaining their decision to not merge with anyone at this time:

United passengers duct tape a drunk passenger to his seat after fighting with flight attendant - San Jose Mercury News.

Gadling blogger Grant Martin reports on Rumors that United and US Airways could announce a merger soon:

Word on the secret underground is that United Airlines and US Airways may be in talks to merge, and may even announce their plans as early as TODAY. Other reports say that they're waiting on union approval and could postpone an announcement in early May.

UAL Corp. Q1 2008 Earnings Call Transcript

Brett Snyder discusses: Why United’s Skyrocketing Costs Aren’t Just About Fuel:

Had regional affiliate expenses, purchased services, and other operating expenses not changed year over year, the airline could have saved $159 million. That would have put a big dent in the operating loss, bringing it down to $282 million.

United We Fall - Forbes.com:

The company's first-quarter earnings report fueled speculation by analysts that the airline was not fulfilling loan covenants.

United Airlines loses $542 million in 1Q - lots of cuts needed, some coming soon  Reuters reports $537 million.

United just announced a double elite qualifying miles (EQM) promo.

United to implement Saturday night stay requirement on cheap fares in ~65% of markets

United raises change fee to $150 for domestic and $250 for international

United kicks off passenger for not following crew instructions to return to seat before departing gate - man was in back of plane praying.  Media seems to be sensationalizing this because of the religious aspect.

United raises fares again.

One Mile at a Time points us to a statement by the ALPA re: a possible CO/UA merger