United Airlines and Continental Airlines today announced that United Airlines has agreed to buy Continental in a $3 billion-plus deal that would create the world's largest carrier with a commanding position in several top U.S. cities. Interestingly, the headquarter will move to Chicago IL but it would be run by Continental CEO Jeffery Smisek. So, how would the merged company look like - United Continental Holdings Inc. Headquarter - Chicago, IL Hubs - Antonio B. Won Pat International... Full Story

US Airways is reported to be in talk with United Airlines with regards to a merger that will create the world's second largest airline (after last year's Delta Airlines and Northwest Airlines merger). This is not the first time when US Airways and United Airlines have talked about merger which failed in 2000 amid antitrust and labor opposition. Both US Airways CEO Doug Parker and United Airlines' CEO Glenn Tilton, have been champions for the need to consolidate capacity and hubs within the... Full Story

London, England United Airlines' pilot was pulled out of a flight (UA 949) shortly before takeoff at London Heathrow Airport as one of his co-workers suspected him of being drunk. The flight was about to take off for Chicago when the 51-year old pilot was taken off, taken the breathalyzer test and arrested. The flight had 124 passengers and 11 crew members.   Scotland Yard said the 51-year-old was arrested after officers were called aboard United Airlines Flight 949, due to fly from London's... Full Story