A United Airlines flight from Orlando to Chicago O'Hare was forced to divert to Atlanta after one of its engines failed mid-flight on January 3, 2025. The Boeing 777-200ER, operating flight UA1828, departed Orlando at 9:35 PM UTC and encountered the issue roughly an hour later. The flight crew notified passengers about the engine loss, prompting an emergency diversion.

In the latest of a series of troubling incidents for United Airlines, a Boeing 757-200 lost a wheel during takeoff from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) on Monday. United Flight 1001, bound for Denver, experienced the issue shortly after departing at 7:15 a.m. Despite the lost wheel, the aircraft landed safely in Denver at approximately 10 a.m. with no reported injuries among the 174 passengers and crew.

Starting June 1, United Airlines will offer travelers flying in its premium cabins on long-haul international routes complimentary Wrexham AFC-inspired amenity kits. These kits will include essential travel items such as an eye mask, toothbrush, and toothpaste, as well as exclusive Therabody skincare products. United Polaris® customers on flights lasting 14 hours or more will also receive pajamas designed to resemble the team's uniforms, reflecting United's sponsorship of Wrexham AFC.

United Airlines has suspended its operations to Tel Aviv in response to the recent missile attack by Iran on Israel, which occurred on April 13. This decision comes as a safety precaution, affecting numerous flights including the scheduled service from Newark and a planned departure to Jordan from Washington Dulles on Tuesday.