/tags/united-airlines united airlines en-US Copyright Thu, 01 Oct 2020 12:12:00 GMT /news-partners/2020-10-01/united-and-american-airlines-tell-32-000-employees-theyre-now-on-furlough "To our departing 13,000 family members: thank you for your dedication and we look forward to welcoming you back," United told employees, as CARES Act payroll aid was set to expire. Thu, 01 Oct 2020 12:12:00 GMT /news-partners/2020-10-01/united-and-american-airlines-tell-32-000-employees-theyre-now-on-furlough Bill Chappell, David Schaper /news-partners/npr-news/2020-07-09/devastated-as-layoffs-keep-coming-hopes-fade-that-jobs-will-return-quickly Applications for jobless benefits are up again. "What we're seeing now is that lots more people who are unemployed are going to be unemployed for a longer period of time," economist Nick Bunker says. Thu, 09 Jul 2020 09:00:00 GMT /news-partners/npr-news/2020-07-09/devastated-as-layoffs-keep-coming-hopes-fade-that-jobs-will-return-quickly Scott Horsley /news-partners/2020-04-30/passengers-must-wear-masks-on-major-airlines-to-cut-spread-of-coronavirus Southwest, Alaska, American, Delta and United Airlines are joining JetBlue and Frontier in requiring face coverings amid growing pressure from Congress and their own employees. Fri, 01 May 2020 00:46:20 GMT /news-partners/2020-04-30/passengers-must-wear-masks-on-major-airlines-to-cut-spread-of-coronavirus David Schaper /news-partners/2016-12-12/uniteds-basic-economy-aims-to-compete-with-discount-airlines United Airlines will offer extra low fares to passengers willing to board last and carry only one bag that fits under the seat. Critics say this "basic economy" class could worsen flying for everyone. Mon, 12 Dec 2016 09:54:00 GMT /news-partners/2016-12-12/uniteds-basic-economy-aims-to-compete-with-discount-airlines David Schaper