United Airlines Flight 2092 from Chicago to New York diverted to Pittsburgh, where passengers were evacuated and bomb squads swept the plane.

United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby said on Wednesday ticket prices may need to rise by as much as 15% to 20% to offset a surge in jet fuel costs, signaling a significant test of consumers' willingness to absorb higher fares as the industry grapples with volatile oil prices.

A United Airlines flight from Chicago to New York landed in Pittsburgh Saturday morning due to a "potential security concern."

United Airlines says a flight that took off from Chicago's O'Hare airport was forced to land in Pittsburgh due to a "potential security concern." Passengers evacuated the plane on slides.

A United Airlines flight headed to New York's LaGuardia Airport was diverted to Pittsburgh after a reported "security issue." (AP Photo)

A United Airlines flight from Chicago to New York was diverted to Pittsburgh Saturday afternoon. Passengers were forced to evacuate via emergency slides.

A mega merger between Chicago's two largest airlines may be in the works. Scott Kirby, the CEO of Chicago-based United Airlines, has floated the idea of a merger with American Airlines to senior government officials,

United Airlines Holdings (UAL) plans to increase its schedule at Chicago O’Hare International Airport to a record level for the summer. The airline is planning 750 daily flights from its home city, which is 200 more than its nearest competitor and the ...

Federal officials are imposing a cap on daily flights at the airport for the summer, in an effort “to prevent widespread flight delays."

By Rajesh Kumar Singh CHICAGO, April 21 (Reuters) - United Airlines on Tuesday forecast second-quarter and full-year profits below Wall Street estimates as higher jet fuel prices squeeze margins and cloud its near-term outlook,