United Airlines Navigates Boeing Strike Turbulence

United Airlines maintains its flight schedule despite a Boeing factory workers' strike affecting plane deliveries. They plan new transatlantic routes next summer. While Boeing delivery delays persist, United leases Airbus jets and modifies orders to mitigate impacts.

United Airlines is confident that a strike by Boeing's factory workers will not affect its flight schedule for next summer. The airline aims to proceed with its largest-ever transatlantic schedule and new destinations in Asia and Europe.

Boeing's strike, involving around 33,000 workers, has significantly reduced aircraft deliveries, with United receiving only 28 planes this year compared to 59 last year. Despite this, United's Senior VP Patrick Quayle expects no disruption to upcoming route launches.

To counter delivery slowdowns, United is leasing Airbus planes and altering Boeing orders. They also plan to replace Boeing 757s with Airbus' A321XLR in January 2026, showcasing a strategic shift amidst ongoing negotiations at Boeing.

(With inputs from agencies.)