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LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 17: A United Airlines Boeing 757 airplane departs from Los Angeles International Airport en route to Chicago on October 17, 2025 in Los Angeles, California.  (Photo by Kevin Carter/Getty Images)
EMERGENCY LANDING

United Flight Forced to Land After ‘Burning Sensation’

The plane returned to its departure airport, where ambulances were awaiting its arrival.

Harry Thompson

United Airlines Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft spotted flying on final approach for landing at London Heathrow Airport in the United Kingdom. The Boeing 787 Dreamliner wide body passenger airplane has the registration tail number N26970 and is powered by 2x GE Genx-1b74/75 jet engines. United is a major US airline carrier with headquarters and main hub base at Chicago, USA with a fleet of 967 planes ranking on of the largest airlines in the world, member of Star Alliance aviation group. The airliner arrives from Los Angeles LAX as flight UA923. London, England, UK on September 2024 (Photo by Nicolas Economou/NurPhoto via Getty Images)
AIR TRAGEDY

United Passenger Dies After Terrifying Midflight Emergency

The Tokyo-to-Denver flight diverted as fellow passengers fought to save the man.

Tom Latchem

A United Airlines Boeing 767 aircraft is seen at Chicago O'Hare International Airport in Chicago, Illinois, United States, on August 9, 2026.
BUCKLE UP

United Jet Declares Mayday Over Scary Midflight Emergency

The flight experienced difficulties after departing from Chicago.

Ewan Palmer

United Airlines
THOUSAND MILE U-EY

United Flight Declares Emergency Minutes After Takeoff

Passengers had to wait five hours.

Reagin von Lehe

Trailing edge of the wing of an American Airlines Boeing 757-200 en route SJU-MIA on flight number AA1236.
MILE-HIGH HORROR

Flight Makes Emergency Landing Over ‘Terrifying’ Issue

The plane experienced difficulties soon after taking off from LAX.

Ewan Palmer

Boeing 767 United Airlines. Aircraft at the international airport of Fiumicino. Fiumicino (Italy), July 23rd, 2024.
BRACE POSITIONS

United Plane Makes Emergency Landing After Mid-Flight Drama

The pilot was forced to divert soon after taking off from Venice.

Ewan Palmer

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TIRESOME

American Airlines Jet Blows Tires in Alarming Airport Trend

Passengers heard an extremely loud popping noise as the plane prepared for takeoff.

Harry Thompson

A major U.S. airport was hit by tire failures on two separate jets within hours of each other. The Federal Aviation Administration has launched an investigation into both incidents, which took place on Monday at Chicago’s O’Hare International.
TIRED OUT

2 Jets Suffer Same Scary Problem Hours Apart at Airport

The FAA is probing the incidents involved American Airlines and United jets.

Tom Latchem

A United Airlines aircraft taxis for departure at Toronto Pearson International Airport in Mississauga, Ontario, on July 28, 2026.
EVACUATION HORROR

United Pilot Slams on Brakes in Scary Takeoff Emergency

Passengers were forced to evacuate on the runway after two tires blew during takeoff.

Wiktoria Gucia

A United Airlines Boeing 737-800 takes off.
DON’T MIND US!

United Flight Forced Into Emergency Landing at Military Base

Strong winds and low fuel created a perfect storm.

Harry Thompson

United Airlines plane
AIRPORT ANGER

United Airlines Probes Employee’s ICE Threat to Passenger

The staff member is alleged to have told the customer that “you don’t act like a citizen.”

Will Neal

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