Turbulence at United Airlines: Reassurances After String of Incidents

United Airlines faces a bumpy ride as it seeks to reassure passengers following a series of incidents involving its Boeing jets in 2024. Some of which forcing a United Airlines flight emergency landing.

CEO Scott Kirby issued a statement emphasizing safety as the airline's top priority despite recent events.

A Flurry of Incidents

The recent string of troubles began on Friday when a United Boeing 737-800 landed in Medford, Oregon, missing a panel from its underbelly.

This incident followed four others earlier in the month, all involving United's Boeing fleet: