Is United Airlines ethical?

It operates a domestic and international passenger air transportation network.

Mobility & transportation

Penalized for worker-protection violations — 11 findings

United Airlines Final Order Imposes $14,502 Penalty

A final order dated June 6, 2024 imposed a $14,502 penalty on United Airlines, Inc. for a Serious OSH Act General Duty Paragraph violation.

United Airlines settles OSH Act violation with OSHA

United Airlines, Inc. settled with OSHA over a violation of the OSH Act General Duty Paragraph. The final order was issued on April 30, 2026, and the settlement carries no monetary penalty.

United Airlines Final Order 342(A)(18B-CA) Penalty $3,750

United Airlines Inc was issued a final order under 342(A) (18B-CA) for Work-Connected Fatality/Injury Reporting, with a $3,750 penalty, on August 8, 2024.

United Airlines record lists current penalty $5,000.00

A public record entry for United Airlines lists current penalty as $5,000.00; standard cited as 542(A); citation type as Other.

United Airlines record lists current penalty $0.00

A public record entry for United Airlines lists current penalty as $0.00; standard cited as 19040040 A; citation type as Other.

United Airlines record lists current penalty $3,107.50

A public record entry for United Airlines lists current penalty as $3,107.50; standard cited as 19100134 E01 Respiratory Protection; citation type as Other.

United Airlines final order 3203(B)(2) violation fined $600

United Airlines was issued a final order for a 3203(B)(2) General Industry, Accident Prevention Program violation; a $600 penalty was imposed. The final order was issued February 17, 2022.

United Airlines record lists current penalty $6,000.00

A public record entry for United Airlines lists current penalty as $6,000.00; standard cited as 19101001 J02 II Asbestos; citation type as Serious.

United Airlines settles discrimination suit for $99,000

United Airlines, Inc. agreed to pay $99,000 and provide other relief to settle a hostile-work-environment discrimination lawsuit based on race and national origin, announced by the EEOC. The settlement stems from a 2021 Denver incident where a manager used a racial slur.

United Airlines selling customer data for targeted ads

United Airlines is selling customer data so that companies can push targeted advertisements throughout the travel journeys of its flyers.

United Airlines replaces staff with machines at headquarters

United Airlines said it is replacing people with machines at its headquarters, with AI driving a staffing reduction.

United Airlines donates $1 million to Trump inaugural committee

United Airlines donated $1 million to President-elect Donald Trump's inaugural committee. The act was disclosed on January 17, 2025, with CEO Scott Kirby planning to attend events over the long holiday weekend.

United Airlines donates $1.25M to DonorsChoose for aviation and STEM projects

United Airlines donated $1.25 million through education nonprofit DonorsChoose to fund aviation and STEM classroom projects nationwide.

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