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The new food offerings for United Express first- and business-class passengers will be phased in starting March 1.

United to upgrade food on regional jets

May 25, 2019 at 1:05 p.m.

United Airlines on Wednesday said it is upgrading the food offerings on its regional jets for premium-cabin passengers. Chicago-based United said the new offerings, freshly prepared and served on chinaware,...

In day-to-day activities, protect your health insurance card as you would your Social Security card.

Protect your medical records from identity theft

June 29, 2019 at 8:27 p.m.

Identity theft to many people is not a big deal because it has become synonymous with the minor hassle of dealing with a stolen credit card number. You get another...

Amita Health is new name for hospital joint venture

June 15, 2018 at 7:50 p.m.

Amita Health is the new name for the third-largest hospital system in the state, a joint operating company formed by Adventist Midwest Health and Alexian Brothers Health System, the new...

In-flight Wi-Fi more popular outside of U.S., survey finds

June 15, 2018 at 7:36 p.m.

In-flight Internet access provider Gogo of Itasca released survey results Monday suggesting air passengers outside the U.S. are more interested in onboard connections to the Web and their email and...

More late flights, more lost bags, more complaints, study of airlines finds

June 15, 2018 at 8:13 p.m.

Airlines in the U.S. are doing a poorer job of serving travelers, with more late flights, more lost bags and more customer complaints, according to a report released Monday.And carriers...

A United Airlines plane at O'Hare International Airport in Chicago

United Airlines offers fixes to FAA concerns

June 15, 2018 at 7:53 p.m.

Chicago-based United Airlines has outlined a plan for aviation regulators on how it will deal with concerns involving pilot training and scheduling, and is implementing those changes. The airline in...

The rate of on-time departures in February from O'Hare Airport, as well as Midway, was below average.

Airlines more on time in February, but O’Hare ranks poorly

May 25, 2019 at 1:05 p.m.

Domestic airlines in February were more on time than a year ago, but departures from Chicago airports were among the tardiest, as usual, according to data released Thursday by the...

American Airlines, US Airways get FAA approval to fly as one carrier

May 25, 2019 at 1:05 p.m.

American Airlines, the world's largest airline and the second-largest carrier at O'Hare International Airport, received its single operating certificate Wednesday from the FAA, an important behind-the-scenes milestone in its integration...

Visa on its statements will break out charges for separate airline fees, representing the way carriers now charge customers.

Visa statements to detail airline fees separately

June 16, 2018 at 6:36 p.m.

Credit card company Visa recently said it will break out on its statements airline fees for such purchases as checked bags, in-flight meals and seat upgrades from basic ticket prices...

Southwest Airlines' frequent-flier program was ranked best in a poll of 1,500 fliers.

Southwest frequent-flier program voted best

June 15, 2018 at 8:40 p.m.

Southwest Airlines has the best frequent-flier program by a mile, at least according to a poll released Tuesday. In a poll containing 10 U.S. airlines, Southwest's Rapid Rewards program garnered...

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