In 2017, United made a major order of the MAX 10, which is larger and can carry more passengers. The 737 is Boeing's top-selling airliner. The FAA has currently capped production of the MAX at 38 planes per month after a 2024 mid-air emergency.

Caught in the middle of the issues at Newark is United Airlines, which is the most active airline at the New Jersey airport. While the problems lie with the FAA system, the airline is where people often aim their frustrations over cancellations and delays.

"We've turned the corner, and we have the commitment," United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby said of reforms to the Federal Aviation Administration.

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said the FAA plans to offer financial incentives to deal with a shortage of air traffic controllers.

The airline told the Sun the e-mail was sent to passengers who have upcoming flights to or through Newark’s airport, as well as its MileagePlus

A Massachusetts man has pleaded guilty to attacking a flight attendant with a broken metal spoon and attempting to open an emergency door on a cross-country flight.

The carrier on Tuesday unveiled a new business class suite called 'Polaris Studio' for the new aircraft, which will have 25% larger seats and more.

United joins the ranks of major carriers rolling out Elon Musk’s high-speed satellite internet system, promising free gate-to-gate connectivity for MileagePlus members.