United outsourcing may question aircraft safety
Mike Rosenberg - 02/19/2010
United Airlines plans to outsource engineering work from its SFO maintenance hub to other parts of the world, but United employees and U.S. Rep. Jackie Speier, D-Hillsborough, question the impact the move will have on the quality of repair work and aircraft safety.
Mike Rosenberg - 02/19/2010
United Airlines plans to outsource engineering work from its SFO maintenance hub to other parts of the world, but United employees and U.S. Rep. Jackie Speier, D-Hillsborough, question the impact the move will have on the quality of repair work and aircraft safety.
Transgender United mechanic heads to trial
Michael Manekin - 04/09/2008
A San Mateo County Superior Court judge ruled Tuesday that enough evidence exists to try a United Airlines mechanic accused of sneaking a loaded handgun into a secure area of San Francisco International Airport.
Michael Manekin - 04/09/2008
A San Mateo County Superior Court judge ruled Tuesday that enough evidence exists to try a United Airlines mechanic accused of sneaking a loaded handgun into a secure area of San Francisco International Airport.
United Airlines Urged Not To Cut Jobs at SFO
Staff - 03/05/2008
Organized labor and elected officials took to the steps of San Francisco City Hall Wednesday to protest what they say is United Airlines' plan to close its maintenance facility at San Francisco International Airport.
Staff - 03/05/2008
Organized labor and elected officials took to the steps of San Francisco City Hall Wednesday to protest what they say is United Airlines' plan to close its maintenance facility at San Francisco International Airport.
FAA investigators examine slow-speed jet collision at SFO
Michael Cabanatuan - 01/15/2008
Investigators from the Federal Aviation Administration and the National Transportation Safety Board are probing the collision Sunday night of a United Airlines 757 and a smaller United Express jet in a ramp area at San Francisco International Airport.
Michael Cabanatuan - 01/15/2008
Investigators from the Federal Aviation Administration and the National Transportation Safety Board are probing the collision Sunday night of a United Airlines 757 and a smaller United Express jet in a ramp area at San Francisco International Airport.
Smoke forces plane to return to SFO
Mark Abramson - 12/21/2007
Some 350 airline passengers had their trips to Hawaii delayed Thursday morning when their plane was forced to return to San Francisco International Airport after smoke appeared in the cockpit, airport and federal aviation officials said.
Mark Abramson - 12/21/2007
Some 350 airline passengers had their trips to Hawaii delayed Thursday morning when their plane was forced to return to San Francisco International Airport after smoke appeared in the cockpit, airport and federal aviation officials said.
United mechanics face union-change
Tara Ramroop - 11/02/2007
Acquiring enough support from thousands of laid-off United Airlines mechanics appears to be the major hurdle standing between current, disgruntled mechanics and their coveted alliance with the powerful Teamsters union.
Tara Ramroop - 11/02/2007
Acquiring enough support from thousands of laid-off United Airlines mechanics appears to be the major hurdle standing between current, disgruntled mechanics and their coveted alliance with the powerful Teamsters union.
United mechanics agitate for different union
George Raine - 10/30/2007
A group of airline mechanics at United Airlines, displeased with the union that represents them, is asking members to switch to the International Brotherhood of Teamsters.
George Raine - 10/30/2007
A group of airline mechanics at United Airlines, displeased with the union that represents them, is asking members to switch to the International Brotherhood of Teamsters.
Body found in 747 wheel well
Michael Manekin - 07/20/2007
A routine post-flight inspection of a Boeing 747 that landed at San Francisco International Airport on Thursday morning revealed an unexpected discovery: a dead body.
Michael Manekin - 07/20/2007
A routine post-flight inspection of a Boeing 747 that landed at San Francisco International Airport on Thursday morning revealed an unexpected discovery: a dead body.
Body found in jet's wheel well
Matthew B. Stannard - 07/20/2007
San Francisco International Airport personnel discovered the body of a man in the wheel well of a 747 that had arrived from Shanghai on Thursday morning, an airport official said.
Matthew B. Stannard - 07/20/2007
San Francisco International Airport personnel discovered the body of a man in the wheel well of a 747 that had arrived from Shanghai on Thursday morning, an airport official said.
United to pay pollution penalties
Michael Manekin - 03/21/2007
United Airlines has settled a series of air violations at San Francisco International Airport by agreeing to pay the Bay Area Air Quality Management District $382,500 in penalties.
Michael Manekin - 03/21/2007
United Airlines has settled a series of air violations at San Francisco International Airport by agreeing to pay the Bay Area Air Quality Management District $382,500 in penalties.
County, United heading back to court
Mark Abramson - 01/26/2007
San Mateo County and United Airlines are scheduled to return to federal court today, after the two sides failed to resolve a legal dispute in which the county claims it has lost millions of dollars because of a deal between the airline and the city of Oakland.
Mark Abramson - 01/26/2007
San Mateo County and United Airlines are scheduled to return to federal court today, after the two sides failed to resolve a legal dispute in which the county claims it has lost millions of dollars because of a deal between the airline and the city of Oakland.
United flight diverted from SFO
Michael Manekin - 09/12/2006
As Americans marked the fifth anniversary of 9/11 Monday with memorial services and prayers, a United Airlines flight bound for San Francisco International Airport was diverted to Dallas for security reasons - serving as yet another reminder that we are living in a world less secure.
Michael Manekin - 09/12/2006
As Americans marked the fifth anniversary of 9/11 Monday with memorial services and prayers, a United Airlines flight bound for San Francisco International Airport was diverted to Dallas for security reasons - serving as yet another reminder that we are living in a world less secure.
United looks to brighter future
Tim Simmers - 02/01/2006
As United Airlines prepared to exit bankruptcy today after three years of cutting jobs, salaries and pensions, a brighter future for the airline and a stronger local economy could become reality.
Tim Simmers - 02/01/2006
As United Airlines prepared to exit bankruptcy today after three years of cutting jobs, salaries and pensions, a brighter future for the airline and a stronger local economy could become reality.
Airport hopes United will expand
Neil H. Dempsey - 01/31/2006
Airport officials hope the emergence of United Airlines from bankruptcy today means the carrier will expand its routes in coming years, although the airline warned it was largely oil prices and consumer demand that would determine that.
Neil H. Dempsey - 01/31/2006
Airport officials hope the emergence of United Airlines from bankruptcy today means the carrier will expand its routes in coming years, although the airline warned it was largely oil prices and consumer demand that would determine that.
Court OKs United management stock plan
Staff - 01/18/2006
United Airlines moved to the brink Wednesday of getting a final go-ahead to leave bankruptcy, winning court approval for its controversial management stock plan and resolving differences with its combative flight attendants' union.
Staff - 01/18/2006
United Airlines moved to the brink Wednesday of getting a final go-ahead to leave bankruptcy, winning court approval for its controversial management stock plan and resolving differences with its combative flight attendants' union.
United to hire 2,000
Staff - 11/12/2005
United Airlines' announcement Friday that it plans to hire 2,000 flight attendants in the coming year could be the first signs that the airline industry is finally beginning to rebound from 9/11.
Staff - 11/12/2005
United Airlines' announcement Friday that it plans to hire 2,000 flight attendants in the coming year could be the first signs that the airline industry is finally beginning to rebound from 9/11.
United crew probes cause of nose-up jet
Suzanne Herel - 08/16/2005
It was an odd sight at San Francisco International Airport this morning: A 747 sitting on its tail with its nose in the air.
Suzanne Herel - 08/16/2005
It was an odd sight at San Francisco International Airport this morning: A 747 sitting on its tail with its nose in the air.
Pension loopholes hid United's troubles
Mary Williams Walsh - 06/07/2005
Loopholes in the federal pension law allowed United Airlines to treat its pension fund as solid for years, when in fact it was dangerously weakening, according to a new analysis by the agency that guarantees pensions. That analysis is scheduled to be presented at a Senate Finance Committee hearing today.
Mary Williams Walsh - 06/07/2005
Loopholes in the federal pension law allowed United Airlines to treat its pension fund as solid for years, when in fact it was dangerously weakening, according to a new analysis by the agency that guarantees pensions. That analysis is scheduled to be presented at a Senate Finance Committee hearing today.
New routes for United workers
David Armstrong - 06/05/2005
The waves of layoffs that have roiled United Airlines finally reached Alex Agan 16 months ago, when the San Francisco customer service center where he worked as an instructor was closed in a cost-cutting move by the bankrupt airline. Offered a choice of another job with United in Washington or Honolulu, Agan chose the Bay Area and unemployment.
David Armstrong - 06/05/2005
The waves of layoffs that have roiled United Airlines finally reached Alex Agan 16 months ago, when the San Francisco customer service center where he worked as an instructor was closed in a cost-cutting move by the bankrupt airline. Offered a choice of another job with United in Washington or Honolulu, Agan chose the Bay Area and unemployment.
Anger swells over United pensions
Dana Yates - 05/16/2005
It's been a turbulent week for United Airline employees.
Dana Yates - 05/16/2005
It's been a turbulent week for United Airline employees.