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• Truck clips plane wing at D.I.A.; no injuries

  October 9, 2011 8:28 AM

  DENVER (AP) - Authorities say a truck clipped the wing of a plane waiting to be deiced at Denver International Airport, but no one was hurt. Airport officials say passengers aboard United Flight 6478 were returned to the terminal after the accident Saturday. A report by KUSA-TV says... more »

• United, Continental shareholders vote on deal

  September 17, 2010 8:29 AM

  Shareholders of United's parent company and Continental Airlines are voting on a deal that would create the world's biggest airline. Results of the voting will be announced Friday. If shareholders approve, the deal is expected to close in the next two weeks. Then the real work begins, including... more »

• Pueblo United Way sets record fundraising goal

  September 15, 2010 5:42 PM

  The United Way of Pueblo County is asking you to open up your hearts and pocket books. On Wednesday a big crowd gathered at the Pueblo Convention Center as the organization kicked off its 2010 fundraiser. Their goal is to raise $975,000 during the campaign--that's $17,000 more than last year,... more »

• Pentagon takes aim at China cyber threat

  August 19, 2010 3:38 PM

  The U.S. is warning about the Chinese military's use of civilian computer experts in clandestine cyber attacks repeatedly aimed at American companies and government agencies. The Pentagon says the People's Liberation Army is using "information warfare units" to develop viruses to attack enemy computer systems and networks. Those units... more »

• American Airlines to charge for front-row seats

  August 18, 2010 12:02 PM

  American Airlines has found another fee to charge passengers. The Fort Worth, Texas, airline will charge between $19 and $39 for "Express Seats" - those spots in the first few rows of coach that include bulkhead seats. The carrier said Wednesday that the price of the seats includes... more »

• Passenger removed from jet at unscheduled DIA stop

  June 30, 2010 1:49 PM

  DENVER (AP) - The FBI says it doesn't expect to file charges against a passenger accused of disruptive behavior on a United Airlines flight from Las Vegas to Chicago. The passenger, whose name wasn't released, was removed from the flight during an unscheduled stop at Denver International Airport late... more »

• Non-stop flight to Dulles announced

  June 8, 2010 11:26 AM

  United Airlines will soon begin a new non-stop flight from the Colorado Springs Airport to Dulles Airport near Washington, D.C. An official announcement will be made at 8 a.m. Wednesday. The flight will leave daily just before 9 a.m. and return around 8:30 p.m. It's the only non-stop flight... more »

• U.S. talks with Cuba about approaching oil

  May 19, 2010 12:51 PM

  A U.S. State Department official says U.S and Cuban officials are holding "working level" talks on how to respond to the massive Deepwater Horizon oil spill that is believed to be dumping some 5,000 barrels of crude a day into the Gulf of Mexico. The talks are the latest... more »

• Continental and United announce plan to combine

  May 3, 2010 9:16 AM

  United and Continental Airlines say they're joining to form the world's largest airline in a deal worth about $3 billion. The new airline would jump past Delta Air Lines in size. But first it will need approval from shareholders and antitrust regulators. The announcement Monday says the new carrier will... more »

• U.N. criticizes construction for 2014 games in Russia

  March 15, 2010 2:36 PM

  The United Nations has criticized Russia for ignoring the ecological impact of construction projects for the 2014 Sochi Olympics. In a report obtained Monday by The Associated Press, the United Nations Environment Program says government assessments do not take into account the effects the various projects will have on... more »

• US airlines apply for Japan routes

  February 16, 2010 5:44 PM

  Delta, Continental, and United airlines say they're applying for permission to fly from the U.S. to Tokyo's Haneda Airport. Delta and United are the biggest U.S. airlines serving Japan, and they already fly to Tokyo Narita airport. Continental is looking to expand its flights to Asia. Flying to... more »

• Infant dies on Colorado-bound plane

  January 21, 2010 8:29 AM

  A 2-month-old boy has died after he stopped breathing on a United Airlines flight that made an emergency landing in Milwaukee. Milwaukee County sheriff's Sgt. Philip Wentzel said Thursday the infant was with his parents on a flight from Detroit to Denver Wednesday afternoon when he stopped breathing. Wentzel... more »

• FAA proposes fines against United, US Airways

  October 14, 2009 12:37 PM

  The Federal Aviation Administration wants to levy multimillion dollar penalties on United Airlines and US Airways for safety violations. The FAA said Wednesday it has proposed a $5.4 million fine against US Airways for operating eight planes on a total of 1,647 flights from October 2008 to January 2009 in... more »

• Jane Norton joins GOP Senate race

  September 15, 2009 12:54 PM

  The crowded contest to challenge Democratic Sen. Michael Bennet is getting a new player. Former Lt. Gov. Jane Norton will introduce herself to voters in a three-city campaign announcement Tuesday. The Republican joins at least five others from the GOP who will seek to challenge Bennet next year. Norton was... more »